Showing posts with label Argentina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Argentina. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

10 Most Beautiful Mountains In The World


The landscapes that can be found in the various lengths and breadths of the Earth are unique. Mountains, seas, oceans, lakes, rivers, valleys, ravines, mountain ranges. Whatever one chooses, the only sure thing is that our planet has a special beauty in every part of it.

Wild Junket Magazine has compiled a list of the most beautiful mountains from Antarctica to Alaska.


1. Ama Dablam, Nepal - Himalayas


The Himalayas include some of the most impressive mountain peaks in the world, nine of which are on the list of the 10 highest. The Ama Dablam peak may not be on the list of the 100 highest mountains, but it stands out for its wild beauty. Most mountains gradually rise into the sky, but Ama Dablam stands out sharply and demands the attention of anyone there.


2. Kirkjufell, Iceland


Kirkjufell is a masterpiece all year round. When the weather is hot, everything turns green and the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfalls create a fairy-tale setting. When it is cold the mountain turns white from the snow and the waterfall freezes. It is one of the most photographed places in Iceland.


3. Cerro Torre, Argentina and Chile


A very steep mountain, plagued by strong storms. Cerro Torre rises in Patagonia on the border of Argentina and Chile. Writer and climber Jon Krakauer described his experience with this mountain in his book "Into Thin Air": "I climbed a scary and very high, vertical, granite rock, which was" hit "by strong winds. "It used to be believed that it was the most difficult mountain in the world."


4. Huayna Picchu, Peru


The Incas were well aware of what they were doing when choosing the location for their famous city of Machu Picchu. Surrounded by lush mountains, Machu Picchu is a jewel of humanity in the majesty of Nature. The most impressive mountain in the area is Huayna Picchu, which "overlooks" the ancient city. Adventurous visitors to the area can climb to the top and enjoy the view of the famous Inca city from ... higher up.


5. The Specter, Antarctica


Few people have the opportunity to see up close the 1,500-mile-long mountains that cross Antarctica. Perhaps the most impressive peak is Specter, the central peak of a series of peaks called Organ Pipe Peaks. "I could not believe that a group of mountain peaks would be so impressive and perfect," wrote geologist Edmund Stump, who has visited Antarctica 13 times in 40 years.


6. Mauna Loa, Hawaii


Mauna Loa is not kidding. It is the largest volcano on Earth, and covers half of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the 10th highest volcano in the solar system.


7. Matterhorn, Switzerland


The Matterhorn peak is located in the Swiss Alps. "For three days I could not see anything and suddenly through the blue sky I saw the most beautiful mountain I had ever seen in my life," said Andrew Evans of National Geographic.


8. Denali, Alaska


Mount Denali is the highest peak in the United States and North America at 6,194 meters. The nearby mountains show little ... The wildlife of the area is unique and includes glaciers, tundra and forests, while 39 mammals live there as well as grizzly bears.


9. Alpamayo, Peru


This icy pyramid is located in the Cordillera Blanca Mountains of Peru. Due to its unique shape and location it is a popular destination for climbers.


10. Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy


The stunning Dolomites (Dolomites Alps) in northeastern Italy include three massive rocks that protrude from the Earth's surface. They stand in a row like bowling alleys and are a favorite destination for climbers, cyclists and nature lovers.