A Guide to the Seven Summits

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A GUIDE TO THE

SEVEN SUMMITS Tony van Marken

KILIMANJARO

MT. ELBRUS

Tanzania, East Africa - 5,895 M

Caucasus Range, Russia - 5,642 M

Kilimanjaro is the most rewarding and diverse climb. As a free-standing dormant volcano, it's the tallest mountain in Africa! Kilimanjaro can be summited by climbers in 3 - 5 days.

The volcanic peak of Mt. Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. It is the highest peak in all of Europe and takes 3 5 days to summit.

ACONCAGUA Argentine Andes - 6,961 M

Located in the Andes mountain range, Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside of Asia. The trek up the mountain takes approximately 20 days.

VINSON MASSIF Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica - 4,892 M

Located in Antarctica, Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif and the highest peak in Antarctica. This extreme altitude climb takes about 16 days depending on the weather.

MT. EVEREST

DENALI Alaska Range - 6,194 M

Tucked in the heart of the Alaska Range, Denali is the highest mountain in North America. The average expedition takes 17 - 21 days round trip. It's possible to reach the summit by day 13!

CARSTENSZ Papua New Guinea - 4,884 M

Rising above the rainforest, Carstensz is the tallest peak on Oceania. This is the most exotic of the Seven Summits and is a large limestone escarpment. Carstensz is also the shortest climb. Plan to spend 4 - 6 days roundtrip!

Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal - 8,848 M

As the highest mountain above sea level, Everest is also the longest hike topping out at 40 days to reach the summit.

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