Mountaineering

Seven Summit

Seven Summits is a coveted mountaineering challenge that sees climbers tackle some of the world’s tallest mountains in order to reach the highest peaks located on each of the seven continents. A mighty goal, climbing all of these mountains is a pinnacle achievement that many mountaineers dream of. It’s a phenomenal feat that requires extreme fitness, commitment, determination, resilience and courage and as such, joining the ‘Seven Summiters’ club is a very exclusive privilege held by few people.

Asia : Mount Everest - (29,035ft | 8,848m)
Africa : Mount Kilimanjaro - (19,340ft | 5,895m)
North America : Denali - (20,320ft | 6,194m)
South America : Aconcagua - (22,841ft | 6962m)
Antarctica : Vinson Massif - (16,050ft | 4892m)
Europe : Mount Elbrus - (18,510ft | 5642m)
Australia : Mount Kosciuszko - (7,310ft | 2228m)
Or Australasia : Carstensz Pyramid - (16,023ft | 4884m)

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the fourth most topographically prominent peak on Earth. It is part of Kilimanjaro National Park and is a...

Mount Kosciuszko

Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest mountain. It is sometimes included as one of the Seven Summits, which are the highest...

Aconcagua

Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range, in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the...

Denali

Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level. With...

Mount Elbrus

Mount Elbrus, Russian Gora Elbrus, highest peak of the Caucasus mountains, southwestern Russia. It is an extinct volcano with twin...

Vinson Manssif

The highest mountain in Antarctica, Mount Vinson rises 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level. Mount Vinson is one of...

Carstensz Pyramid

Puncak Jaya, or Carstensz Pyramid, is a mountain peak on the continent of Oceania. It is located in Indonesia, in...

Mount Everest

Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal...

8000m Peaks

In the world of mountain climbing, peaks with a height of more than 8,000 meters above sea level have a special distinction. They are the highest mountains in the world, and they’re recognized by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) as "eight-thousanders." There are 14 major peaks above 8000 m, the ascent to which is an honorable task in the world of high-altitude mountaineering and is called "Crown of the Earth".