Tag: Mountaineering
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Ararat Expedition Day 3
Summiting during extremely strong winds. No other people on the top. Being rewarded with incredible views of Iran, Iraq and eastern Turkey.
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Ararat Expedition Day 2
Climbing to High Camp at 4300m before anyone else. Doing an acclimatization hike to 4700m and seeing Little Ararat.
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Ararat Expedition Day 1
Driving through the Kurdish areas of eastern Turkey. Meeting the local shepherd. Arriving right before a storm at Base Camp.
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Kazbek – The Ultimate Climbing Guide
Before travelling to Georgia on my own to climb Kazbek, I had hundreds of questions but couldn’t find any source online to answer them. Here’s a collection of all questions I had before I climbed Kazbek and first hand answers :) I hope you’ll find them useful when planning your trip!
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Kazbek Expedition Day 4
When you’re on the summit, you’re only halfway there. Even more important than reaching the summit is to get back safely. The climb back to civilization from Kazbek’s beautiful peak was equally amazing as the climb up.
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Kazbek Expedition Day 3
Reaching the summit of Mount Kazbek was an incredible experience, which made me push to my personal limits and beyond. The views were amazing, Elbrus, Ushba, all those iconic peaks were welcoming us from the distance.
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Kazbek Expedition Day 2
Day 2 of the incredible climb of Mount Kazbek got us from Betlemi Hut at 3600m to High Camp at 4500m. From intense feelings of altitude to how it was to fall into a crevasse. Read all in today’s blog post.
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Kazbek Expedition Day 1
In the heart of the Caucasus mountains range is a place, so unique so beautiful. It makes you feel like you’re on another planet, somewhere out in space. Its red glowing landscapes, only interrupted by its mighty glaciers, allow views which can’t be compare to any other place on earth. Mount Kazbek, it was a pleasure to climb you. Read the daily summary in this blog entry.
Inga Ecker | Vastfreedom 