Topping the bucket list of explorers worldwide, Mount Everest is widely recognized as the tallest mountain in the entire world, reaching 29,029 feet toward the sky. Set within the Mahalangur Himalayas, the notoriously challenging mountain range was named after the Surveyor General of India, George Everest. Around 500 people try to climb Mount Everest during the springtime every year, where they face harsh weather conditions, altitude sickness, and high winds.
Such a dangerous trek is not to be taken lightly; around 300 people have died while trying to reach the summit of the mountain, many of whom have never been found. It wasn’t until 1953 that a group of British explorers led by Colonel John Hunt were able to reach the summit of Mount Everest, along with the Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay and the mountaineer Edmund Hillary, who took the less deadly
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Hills — as remnants from aeons of erosion.
Viñales, Provinz Pinar del Río, Kuba
Published on July 21, 2017 (UTC)
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Download this free HD photo of moon, nature, sky, and night by Benjamin Voros (@vorosbenisop)
Published on January 2, 2018 (UTC)
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Moon’sun, but not the wind or the rain! :-)
Mühlwald, South Tyrol, Italy
Published on November 3, 2017 (UTC)
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Known as “The Matterhorn of North America,” Mount Assiniboine stands tall in the Canadian Rockies. Its pyramid shape and pristine alpine lakes are a sight to behold. The Indigenous Ktunaxa people called the mountain “Squin K`a-mi,” which means “Stone with a hole.”
Vinicunca, often referred to as Rainbow Mountain, is a geological wonder situated in the Peruvian Andes. The mountain’s mesmerizing rainbow-like striations make it one of nature’s most colorful masterpieces. The hues are created by mineralogical composition, and it remained hidden under ice and snow for centuries.
Table Mountain is a flat-topped peak that looms over Cape Town. Its unique plateau shape has been shaped over millions of years and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A cable car whisks visitors to the summit, where sweeping views of the city, coast, and surrounding landscapes await.
