Essays on Mountains

6 facts about Altai that will inspire you for planning your trip right now. In Altai, you can see almost all natural zones of Russia: steppe, forest-steppe, taiga, and mountains. There are two Altais from the point of view of territorial division, the Altai Territory…

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…

The article Embedded by Barry Corbet is about his experience in a nursing home as a paraplegic. Corbet explains some of the freedoms he had to give up, the social, physical, and mental struggles he faced, and flaws of the nursing home. Throughout, this article…

You want to have all your gear when mountain biking – just in case. You’ll want to take your phone, some water, some sustenance, spare tubes, a multi tool (and other knick knacks in case you get in a pickle) and a first aid pack…