4 articles tagged with mountaineering
The mountains of Wangdue Phodrang aren't just geographic formations—they're living deities wrapped in prayer flags and mist. As someone who's chased summits across four continents, I can tell you that nowhere else have I felt terrain so deeply infused with...
Standing beneath the Matterhorn for the first time is a humbling experience. This iconic pyramid-shaped peak has captivated mountaineers for centuries, its imposing silhouette both a challenge and a siren call. As someone who grew up studying the architectural marvels...
The moment my plane descended toward Quito International Airport, I knew this business trip extension was the right decision. Surrounded by a crown of volcanic peaks and nestled in a high Andean valley at 9,350 feet, Ecuador's capital presents an...
The morning sun had just begun to paint El Misti's perfect cone with golden light as I stood at 16,000 feet, my breath forming small clouds in the thin air. Twenty-six years after my first Himalayan trek sparked my love...