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Updated:01/09/2024
In ‘Reach New Heights’, four prominent mountains are discussed, each representing unique challenges and accomplishments.
1. Mount Everest
Height: 8,848 meters
Location: Nepal/Tibet
First Ascent: 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Key Challenges
- Extreme altitude
- Severe weather conditions
- Technical climbing skills required
2. K2
Height: 8,611 meters
Location: Pakistan/China
First Ascent: 1954 by Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni
Key Challenges
- Known as “the savage mountain” due to difficult climbs
- High risk of avalanches
- Unpredictable weather
3. Mount Kilimanjaro
Height: 5,895 meters
Location: Tanzania
First Ascent: 1889 by Hans Meyer
Unique Features
- Tallest free-standing mountain in the world
- Variation in ecosystems: rainforest to alpine desert
4. Denali (Mount McKinley)
Height: 6,190 meters
Location: Alaska, USA
First Ascent: 1913 by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper
Key Characteristics
- Highest peak in North America
- Extreme weather, chilling temperatures
Table of Mountains
| Mountain Name | Height (m) | Location | First Ascent Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest | 8,848 | Nepal/Tibet | 1953 |
| K2 | 8,611 | Pakistan/China | 1954 |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 5,895 | Tanzania | 1889 |
| Denali | 6,190 | Alaska, USA | 1913 |
Mind Map of Key Concepts
1. Major Mountains
- Mount Everest
- K2
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Denali
2. Key Features
- Height
- First Ascent
- Location
- Challenges
3. Areas of Interest
- Climbing techniques
- Climbers’ experiences
- Environmental impact
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