AconcaguaOf the seven continental summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22,840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow and ice, and experienced hikers can… more about Aconcagua 
DenaliAt 6194 m (20,320 ft) Denali (Mount McKinley) is the highest mountain in North America. Its arctic latutude makes for extreme weather conditions and its remote location… more about Denali
EverestAt 8848 m (29,028 ft) Mount Everest is the world's highest peak. Even the trek to Base Camp is arduous. Climbers aiming for the summit must survive the extreme… more about Everest
KilimanjaroAt 5895 m (19,340 ft) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain on earth. The author has summited by all the main trekking routes, and compares them in… more about Kilimanjaro
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