What has dopamine got to do with climbing mountains? When dopamine is released by neurons in the 'reward center' of the brain, it generates a feeling of pleasure and well-being as well as increasing alertness. &n...
Only eight kilometers from Mt. Everest! The Pumori Expedition awaits the climbing enthusiast and adventurer. Go for it! One of the more difficult 7000m peaks.
Mt. Pumori (7161m/27,494ft) will test your endurance a...
This is a true expedition to a less climbed, but amazingly beautiful mountain. Serious mountaineers will see Baruntse Peak (7129m/23,389ft) as another addition to their climbing logbook - despite the ice, fragile slopes,...
Mount k2 (8611M/28,251ft) lies on the borders of China and Pakistan and is the second highest mountain in the world. K2 is located in the Karakorum Range and lies partly in th...
“Mountain of the Spirit” The meaning of Manaslu in Sanskrit is enough to tempt the true adventurous spirit in you to climb this magnificent peak. Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meanin...
The ultimate challenge for any climber!
Climbing Annapurna 1 (10th highest in world) will add your name to the history books!
Height is not the only factor to consider when climbing a mountain. Annapurna 1 (...
Sparkling like a multi-faceted diamond in the sky!
You are entitled to boast about it if you have climbed Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m/26,795ft), the 6th highest mountain in the world. Mt.Dhaulagiri is a true giant, an...
Not exactly a walk in the park, but Cho Oyu (8188m/18,753ft), the 6th highest mountain in the world is claimed to be the easiest of the 8000m peaks to climb. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan and is ...
Fascinated by the pyramids! How about an 8485m pyramid covered in snow, ice, and rock?
Are you an experienced mountain climber looking for a real challenge? Try Makalu, a four-sided pyramid soaring 8,485m (27,8...
Take a detour at the “Yellow Band” and head to Lhotse as you make your way on the route toward Everest’s summit. Lhotse will not disappoint the serious alpine climber.
Lhotse, at 8,516m (27...
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