Questions tagged [mountains]
For questions typically involving visiting mountain areas or mountain climbing.
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Climbing Mount Fuji
I'd like to trek to Mount Fuji. Some of my colleagues at work tell me that it takes about 10 hours and there's a pit stop I can stop at and rest before I go up to the peak.
I've heard that it's ...
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What kind of clothing should I be wearing if I were to hike up Mount Hua in Xi'an during October
I'll be visiting Xi'an on the first week of October this year (2014) and I am planning to hike up Mount Hua. I've read that it's generally cool during October period. Would wearing a sweater be ...
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Where is this lake?
The filename of this image is "rocky mountains", but it rather looks like Norway to me. Where is it exactly? No source I find through Google Images or through tineye will be more specific than „...
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What is Successful Ratio of Climbing K2? [closed]
I just want to assess the difficulty of hiking on K2 with historical perspective. So I want to know How many people tried to climb K2 and how many of them successfully climbed, How many died and how ...
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Cheap accommodation in Fichtelgebirge?
Are there any cheap/economic class accommodations available in Fichtelgebirge (in German part)?
I've searched for mountain huts there, but I haven't found anything. Is it possible to overnight there ...
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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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Is there a way to get to the top of Mount Everest without hiking too far?
The title says it all, really.
Are there possibilities using helicopters for example? What are the prices? Any experiences?
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How to use trekking clothes?
I will be going to Peru in July and will do the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, but I have no experience with layered clothing (I live in Brazil, sub 10°C is dead cold here).
From what I understand, ...
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What mountain in NW USA is this?
So on a flight from YVR (Vancouver) to SLC (Salt Lake City), not far south of Vancouver - we'd just turned inland after flying down the coast, I saw this mountain. I've gone through photos of Mt ...
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Mountain rescue and medical care in Georgia?
How does using the mountain rescue and medical care services (in case of emergency) work in Georgia? Is buying insurance required for an EU citizen? If so, how and where can I buy such insurance?
I'm ...
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Is there an online community to find travel partners (for mountains, sightseeing etc.)?
Is there an online community to find travel partners for mountain trekking or sightseeing, or anything else?
I don't want to travel to foreign mountains alone, but I don't know where to search for ...
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Where is this mountain with very striking bright colors?
This blog has an image from Zhangye, Province of Gansu, China.
This mountain is made of earths or stones in gradients of often bright colors, predominantly red but also yellows and blues.
However I ...
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Do I need to make a reservation in a mountain hut in Slovakia in the Tatra mountains?
I'd like to go trekking in the Tatra mountains in Slovakia, and sleep in mountain huts.
Do I need to make a reservation before the trip? Or can I reasonably expect to always get a place to sleep (...
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Can Albania be considered secure?
Can Albania be considered secure?
How secure is Albania (particularly in the mountains) compared to countries like Ukraine or Romania? What security issues should a traveller take into account, such ...
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What shoes required for simple trekking in Georgia?
I'm planning a trip in Georgia, where I plan to visit main cities and spend a few days on trekking in mountains. I don't plan any glacier trekking or climbing, just a bit walking below.
I know the ...
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How much to pay for hiring marshrutka in Ukraine?
I was in Ukrainian mountains with the group and the marshrutka was hired in Lviv to transport us directly into Carpathian Mountains. This was very convenient and I've heard also it was quite cheap, ...
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Legal and security issues with wild camping in Ukrainian mountains?
What are the legal and security issues with wild camping in Ukrainian mountains?
First of all: is it legal? I've heard, that many groups camp in mountains, including camp fires, and have never had ...
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Issues when camping during trek in Georgia?
What should I consider when planning to sleep in tents during trekking in Georgia?
We plan to move for about 2 weeks to Georgia, about half that time in cities, half in the mountains. The tourist ...
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Huashan Cliffside Path: Accessible for tourists?
Today I saw some very nice pictures of the Huashan Cliffside Path in China:
Now I'm asking myself if this path is accessible for tourists? This means, if I have mountaineering experience can I walk ...
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Good mountains to camp on in Japan
I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. It will be my first time there. While there, I'll probably spend a few days hitting up the major tourist attractions, but I'd also like to spend some time ...
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Hiring a Ferrari in Italy
I am planning a trip to Italy, and would like to hire a Ferrari for a day. I am aware that this will be expensive.
What should I watch out for? When the deductible is 80,000 Euros, I'd assume it's ...
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Everest Base Camp Hiking
What is the difficulty level and how much would that cost for Everest Base camp hiking? As for me, I'm pretty fit and do regular sport. Also, please tell me the best time of the year to do that.
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Is Mount Pilatus worth visiting in winter?
I'm going to be in Luzern in late February for a couple of days and a friend suggested visiting Mount Pilatus and going up to the summit. He visited in summer and it looked amazing, however is it ...
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How to get from Caracas to Mount Roraima?
Mount Roraima is said to be the mountain that one in the Pixar movie "Up" is based on.
Pixar image:
Photo:
If I'm in Caracas, what's the simplest land-based way to reach Mount Roraima, and is it ...
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Sacred mountains in Japan?
I read about a sacred mountain in Japan that was not Fuji. You know - the kind with monasteries all around and nice hiking in the hills. So now I wonder if this is a common concept in Japan? And what ...
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How to prepare for a trip to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park?
I'm a huge mountain fan and I'd really like to go to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park. Since today I only did some hiking tours in the Alps and therefore I don't really know what I should ...
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Do I need sunglasses in the Dolomites?
I was recommended to have sunglasses when hiking in the Dolomites, as the surfaces are of rather light color and reflect a lot of light.
I was hiking in other areas of the Alps and cross-country ...
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Elm, Switzerland - Suvorov monument and Glarus thrust
I'm searching for any tours in this municipality from Bern.
I'm going to visit Elm to view the Suvorov monument there:
and the Glarus thrust:
Do you know any variants? I heard there is a ski resort ...
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Can I visit the castles/fortresses in the mountains around Turin, Northern Italy?
Three years ago I traveled from Turin to Paris by train, and saw amazing old castles all across the mountains. Are any of them available for a visit? I'm going to rent a car so the transport won't be ...