Tag: mount elbrus
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Mount Elbrus
A QUICK OVERVIEW Mount Elbrus or “Mingi-Tau” the name given to the mountain by the local Balkar people (the Turkic people of the Caucasus region) which translates to “resembling a thousand mountains” is the highest mountain in Europe. One of the seven summits the mountain is actually a dormant volcano located in Russia and is…
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Reflection & Goal Setting
Blog Update #10 April marks 12 months since trekking the Kokoda Track, a life-changing experience that lead to a year of experiences that many would be happy to have in a lifetime. I’ve been on top of the highest mountain in Europe, the highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in South America. I’ve…
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Die Trying: One Man’s Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits Review
Written By: Bo Parfet & Richard Buskin Bo Parfet’s Die Trying is an eye opening and all inspiring recollection of Bo’s quest for the respected mountaineering challenge, the seven summits. From a troubled dyslexic to a Wall Street investment banker and eventually becoming a member of the seven summit club and a book writer, Bo’s story…
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The Eight Seven Summits
The eight seven summits, a group of eight mountains that span across the globe, challenging thousands of individuals each year. Each mountain marking the highest point on each of the worlds continents. From Mount Kilimanjaro and its 5 different vegetation zones in Africa, Mount Kosciuszko a relatively easy day hike in Australia, Denali pulling heavy…
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The Seven Summit Dream
It’s fair to say the idea of climbing the seven summits has become quite a popular goal. Thousands of people from around the globe dream of summiting all 7 (really 8) peaks. Climbing to the top of each of the highest peaks in each of the worlds continents. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The highest Mountain in…
Thomas "The Tank" Dade 