Questions tagged [mountain-climbing]
Mountain climbing or mountaineering concerns climbing mountains as a sport, ranging from expeditions to hiking, as ways to scale a mountain.
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Where should I travel in Europe if I want to climb a high mountain without equipment?
I'm really into hiking during the last few years. Now I want to climb the highest mountain in Europe that is accessible by a hiker without any alpine tour experience. That means I have no problem ...
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How can I find a guide that will take me safely up Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus?
Where/how can I find a local/professional guide that will take me safely up Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus?
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How many 6,000 meter peaks are there in Asia? In the world?
Climber Maximo Kausch claims there are 118 "6,000ers" in the Andes. And according to Peakbagger, 6,000 meter peaks are found only in the Andes, Central Asia (including the Himalaya, the Hindu Kush and ...
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How to find people to do long hikes?
I'm hoping to do the summit climb at Gunung Mulu National Park. Unfortunately, a guide is required, and there's a 3-person minimum. Since only 30-40 people do this climb every year, just showing up at ...
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How to choose international mountain insurance, mostly for Europe?
There's a saying 'Better safe then sorry', and unfortunately, I was too lazy to follow that rule in the future.
I live in Central Europe, which gives me an opportunity for quick, few-days trips to ...
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