Ankit on Instagram: "Follow @mov.fy for more... Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, rises 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) above sea level on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Known locally as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, it has captured the imagination of explorers and climbers for over a century. Its summit, where the air is thin and temperatures can drop below –40°C, represents both the ultimate physical challenge and the pinnacle of human endurance. Everest was formed

Mount Kilimanjaro guide on Instagram: "Mount Everest contains numerous bodies of deceased climbers in its "death zone" due to the dangerous conditions and high fatality rate, with many bodies remaining unrecovered due to the extreme cost and difficulty of retrieval. Thinning ice and snow are increasingly revealing these bodies, which serve as grim landmarks and raise sanitation concerns, prompting government-led clean-up campaigns to remove them. Why Bodies Remain on Everest The "Death Zone": Th

The Karachay-Balkars are the most mountainous people of Europe, living among the highest peaks of the Caucasus. Their homeland lies by the two tallest mountains in Europe — Mount Elbrus (also known as Mingi-Tau) and Dykh-Tau. This rugged region, with its steep valleys and snow-capped summits, has shaped their resilient spirit and proud traditions. As Mahesh Dutt Sharma, the noted journalist and author, wrote in his book “Tales of the Most Adventurous Mountain Peaks”: “The region around Mount Elb

Polish climber skies down Mount Everest

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Explore the wild on Instagram: "🚨 MOUNTAIN SAFETY REMINDER 🚨 A 31-year-old hiker tragically lost his life on Mount Nama (5,088 m / 16,690 ft), Sichuan, China, after unclipping from his safety rope in order to take a selfie. The fall was nearly 200 meters, and rescue teams could do nothing to save him. ❄️ High-altitude environments are unforgiving. At elevations above 5,000 meters, oxygen levels are less than 50% of what you breathe at sea level. Every step demands balance, awareness, and respe

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Ankit on Instagram: "Follow @mov.fy for more... Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak, rises 12,389 feet and is one of the most iconic symbols of the country. Located about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo, it is both a natural wonder and a cultural treasure. The nearly symmetrical cone of Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707, though it has remained dormant since. Its beauty has inspired countless works of art, poetry, and spiritual traditions. For centuries, Mount Fuji has been