Essays on Mountains

At 28,000 feet Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Located in Nepal, Asia thousands have attempted to climb this mammoth mountain ever since 1953 when the first climbers put their feet on the summit of Everest. Climbers are going too far by…

After the conclusion of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, it is somewhat difficult to say which literary theory provides the most insight into the text. Initially, the novel was analyzed from potentially four different perspectives: reader response theory, archetypal theory, feminist theory, and post-colonial theory….

If you want to visit a place where nature and serenity work hand in hand, away from the bustling sound of any busy city, then Mount Koya is definitely the place for you. It is Japan’s sacred and magnificent wonder which was included in the…

When you think of Mussoorie, you think of pristine mountains, clear skies and laid-back cafes. While for most people, the mall road and Kempty falls might qualify as one of the most happening places in Mussoorie, for the rest, a little hamlet named Landour wins…

“Come and listen to my story about a man named Jed…” Set in the 1960s, Jed Clampett and his family of mountain folk, move from Ozark to Beverly Hills, California. He becomes very rich after oil prospectors discover oil in their swamp, giving them the…

Question2 As the winter of 1822 approached, the Batlokwa of Manthatisi appeared cozy enough, with solely minor squabbles interfering with their daily lives. The villagers, who have been settled on the slopes of the Kathlamba Mountains, near the sources of the Wilge and the Mooi…

True to its mission of preserving nature and history, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is able to preserve its forests, wildlife, terrain, and history. There are a number of reasons why most tourists flock to this national park. Two states border the park: Tennessee…

In Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracey Kidder, we learn about the life of doctor Paul Farmer and his pursuits to solve many of the world’s health problems. His approach is unconventional, but it works. It involves being there with the people he wants to help,…

Are you a hiker who so enjoys climbing mountains and looking down at the people walking and other activities and feel as though you were on top of the world? I know I do! Have you been looking for a dream destination that serves as…

People go hiking for many reasons. The first reason is that hiking is great for your fitness. Hiking is one of the best outdoor activities; it helps you stay fit and healthy. There are many other ways you could get fit such as working out…