Questions tagged [mountains]
Questions specifically about mountains and their properties, geology, geography and topology should be tagged with this tag. This tag is not to be confused with mountaineering tag.
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What counts as climbing a mountain?
Obviously by anyone's definition, you need to reach the top to successfully climb a mountain, but after hiking to the top of Guadalupe Peak, where the peak is at 8,751 ft, but with a prominence of ...
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How can I tell the difference between a Tentworm caterpillar and a Fall Webworm caterpillar by observing the web?
A question from August 13, 2018 asked what type of caterpillar was living in a cocoon on a tree at the Mass. Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, on Mt. Wachusett, in Princeton, Central Massachusetts, USA. ...
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What is growing in these cocoon-looking structures found on a mountain in Massachusetts, USA?
We found a few things which we think are cocoons on a tree at Mass. Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, on Mt. Wachusett, in Princeton, Central Massachusetts, USA. It was last week, mid-August. The tree ...
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What are the simplest 5000 m mountains to hike?
My friends and I are 4 years experienced hikers, and next year we want to go for a 5000 m (16,400 ft) mountain. What are the best options regarding the complexity of the trail and how beautiful the ...
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How warm should a sleeping bag be to sleep in summer in the Alps comfortably?
I am looking to buy an ultralight sleeping bag, that would be warm enough for sleeping in the Alps in summer comfortably. I would be sleeping in a tent on a sleeping mat. I would probably be staying ...
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Is there any measurable effect on acclimatization rate for people living in middle mountains?
Do people living in middle mountains (500-1000 m.asl) have any measurable advantage against lowlanders when it comes to acclimatization?
Are there measurable differences in blood cells density?
I'...
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How dangerous is it to rummage the ground in the mountains of Nevada desert with venomous creatures out there?
I made plans to do some hiking in the mountains of Nevada this weekend. I'll have someone there nearby and a hospital is an hour drive away. We thought it would be fun to uncover rocks and even dig ...
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At what wind speed is hiking considered unsafe
I have enough experience with mountain hiking, but in the area where I live (the Alps), the wind rarelly gets extremelly strong, so I have no idea about judging when it is actually unsafe to hike ...
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What are the busiest months for hiking in the New Hampshire Presidential Mountains?
I'm planning a 3 day hike (somewhere between early June and early September) in the New Hampshire's White Mountains, specifically the Presidentials.
I'd like to avoid the biggest crowds and would ...
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Camping on top of a mountain
I have experience in backpacking but have no climbing experience. I am trying to learn how to camp on top of mountains after class 2 or 3 climbing. My motive is to take sunrise and sunset photos. ...
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Can you get permanent brain damage by spending a day at 10,000ft (~3000m) altitude?
I read some articles that suggested that even moderately high altitudes can lead to some irreversible brain damage. Thus, I was wondering whether that is actually possible and what is its likelihood?
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Hiking in France in August - Grenoble
I know that in the mountains around Grenoble there are some huts. I would like to go on a two-day hike and spend a night in such hut. I mean how much snow there is? How low can a temperature drop ...
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Why can I hear such long distances in the mountains?
The other week me and my wife climbed into a Cwm/Corrie/Cirque in the lake district on the side of St Sunday Crag in the UK. I could distinctly hear someone talking. I could basically hear every word. ...
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Can overexertion cause AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)?
Recently I did a trek in the Himalayan region and one of the group members was affected by what we believed was AMS at around 4600m.
We had to evacuate the person from there and get to around 4100m ...
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How to begin trail / fell running?
I'm looking to challenge myself more than just running and wanted to know if there were any specifics in how to begin trail / fell running (In this case running up hills / mountains).
Is there ...
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Is it dangerous to rope together on an ascent of hard packed ice?
This image has recently come under considerable criticism on social media for dangerous mountaineering practices. The location is unknown as the qualified mountain guide observer wanted to maintain ...
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What is the difference between a Pass and a Col?
Are there any specifics about how to differentiate a Pass and a Col in terms of mountaineering?
For non-mountaineering and non-geographical interests it's all the same.
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Terms for different parts of a mountain
Is there a graphic representation of the terms used in mountaineering literature which narrates different aspects/parts of a mountain?
While reading any expedition report, climbing detail we come ...
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Would it be warmer to sleep at the bottom or on the side of a valley?
Given that temperature decreases with altitude, and yet inversions happen where cold air is below warmer air, as a general rule of thumb, where would the warmest place to sleep be?
Here is one place ...
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Are there fish in lakes with a lots of glacial flour?
Often times in high alpine lakes you will see lakes like this,
where the color comes from the rock/glacial flour suspended in the water.
The lakes and sometimes even streams are very pretty, but if ...
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Mountain guide leading towards a thunderstorm - does his explanation make sense?
I just got back from a guided walking trip to high mountains. There was one day when we encountered a thunderstorm - and the guide advised we are OK to proceed with the day's walking, instead of ...
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Training to Circumambulate Around Mount Kailash
I wish to circumambulate around Mount Kailash on foot. This is roughly 33 miles of mountaineous terrain.
Many people do this for spiritual reasons, i.e circumambulate once to wash away your sins, ...
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Marked trail off the Beartooth Highway to a peak
I'm looking for a marked trail off the Beartooth highway that leads to a peak with a nice overview about the region. I googled for the last couple of hours, but couldn't find a lot of information. Is ...
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Is it feasible to use Zakopane as a base to climb the Tatra mountains?
I'm planning a trip climbing in the Tatras this summer. I was planning on basing myself at Zakopane (seem's the be a good availability of accommodation, etc.). I mentioned this on a climbing forum I ...
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What easy 6,500m peaks would serve as easy qualifiers for Everest?
So there's been talk of this for a while, but it seems like the Nepalese government is finally committing and closing Everest to inexperienced climbers. So from now on, as a safety measure, if you ...
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How can I survive multiple days in cold environment?
What can I do to survive multiple (2-4) days in a cold environment (like in mountains in winter)? As resources I've normal Skitouring gear with me for a single day, no sleeping bag or bivy bag.
What ...
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Where in the US can I find green mountains to hike like in Scotland, such as Dalveen Pass?
I really enjoyed hiking in green, grass covered mountains in Scotland, especially Dalveen Pass. Are there any mountains like that to hike in the US, especially in parks?
The Dalveen Pass
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Do mountains regularly (for a mountain) change height?
a little related to this question:
How many "Munro" revisions has there been?
Leads me to wonder do mountains change height? or is this because the equipment is more precise these days?
I ...
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How many “Munro” revisions have there been?
In 1891 Hugh Munro published his list of mountains in Scotland over 3000 feet, since then the list has been revised a number of times and the current total stands at 282.
How many revisions have been ...
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4x4 vs AWD off road
Could my compact SUV/AWD handle a regular off road track that's suitable for 4x4? Is it a dumb/risky idea?
I understand it would depend on the type and condition of the SUV, the track and the weather....
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Which notable/challenging mountains can be ascended with few technical skills? [duplicate]
By technical skills I am specifically referring to advanced ropework and rock climbing skills.
I understand that Aconcagua is achievable with good fitness, equipment, self-awareness, medical skills ...
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Fatigue on high altitudes
Time and again I read how climbers feel incredible fatigue on altitudes 7000+ m. Most of us have probably flown in airplanes on altitudes greater than that in pressurized passenger airplanes and didn'...
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Trekking maps of Svanetia available abroad?
Are there any trekking maps of Svanetia available abroad? I'd like to purchase the maps before arriving to Georgia.
The preferred map scale is at least 1:50.000, however 1:100.000 would also fit in ...
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Climbing Mount Teide from sea-level
Is it possible to climb Mount Teide from sea-level in 2 days for a reasonably fit person? Essentially, I was thinking of walking up to the Altavista mountain refuge on the first day (can that be done ...
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Is it possible to do the whole turn of the Mont Blanc (TMB) by bike?
I was planning on making the famous TMB, "Tour du Mont Blanc" by bike ? Is it possible ? Is it authorized ? What are your recommandations ?
