Apuan Alps
Monte Rossola
Italy , visited september 2011
situated in Levanto, Italian riviera. This basalt mountain reaches only 563 m a.s.l. but what a view when swimming in the sea !The mountain is of volcanic origin.
Cinque Terre - Portovenere
Italy, visited september 2011.
In the foothills of the Apuan Alps, and very close to the mediterranean, the five villages of Cinque Terre offer great hiking and swimming opportunities. The villages can be hiked using the low trail (route nr 2) or the high trail (route nr 1) , and many combinations are possible. Expect steep ascents and descents on either route. A very nice trail goes from Portovenere to Riomaggiore too.
Norway, visited august 1994.
Sacred mountain Kailash
Tibet, China, 6714m – visited june 2001.
The awe inspiring mountain, never been climbed by anyone , sacred mountain to four religions and the source of four of the largest rivers in China and India.
Read the whole story here.
Mt. Emei
China, 3077 m – visited september 1999.
Wonder how you can reach the golden summit of this Holy mountain ?
Read further here
Mount Sinai
Egypt, 2285 m – visited october 2004.
The biblical holy mountain, easily climbed using the camel track , at night, to reach the freezing temperatures on top and admire the stunning sunrize. (Do not visit the toilet on the top – don’t)
At the bottom , on the way back , visit the Catherine monastery.
If you want more pain, take the steps all the way up (not recommended)
Ushuaia, Argentina – visited october 2005.
Martial Glacier
Ushuaia, Argentina – visited october 2005.
The backdrop of the entire city of Ushuaia is truly dramatic. One of the peaks is Cerro Martial, and it has a glacier which is easily reached by going up the mountain along the sides of the cable cars used for skiing in winter.
Reachable from the centre of town by a couple of minutes taxi drive …
Fantastic views over Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel.
