Questions tagged [mountains]
For questions typically involving visiting mountain areas or mountain climbing.
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What essential documents and gear should I bring for a motorcycle trip in India?
I am looking to join an Umling La tour in India during August, and trying to get a list of travel essentials and documentation to pack for the trip.
By my self study, I am currently ready with these ...
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Clearest sky month in Pyrenees
I’m thinking of visiting the Pic du Midi observatory, in the Pyrenees. What time of year is statistically likely to have the clearest skies?
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Choosing a snowy destination in Europe for travel by train
What regions are easily reachable by train from the Netherlands and are (almost) sure to have snow in winter? I'm trying to avoid skiing areas as those are crowded, expensive, sold out and geared ...
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Driving from Tulsa to Salt Lake in the Winter
Me and a group of friends are planning to drive from Tulsa, OK to Salt Lake City, UT in the winter. Are there any roads we should avoid for safety reasons? Is there also any equipment we should bring ...
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eBiking and swimming in Austrian lakes
I am looking to spend this year's summer holidays in Austria. Last year I was in Seefeld in Tirol and I really enjoyed renting ebikes and just exploring around and also swimming in lakes around the ...
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Highest mountain summit in Western Europe accessible without climbing gear?
I'm trying to find out which is the highest summit in Western Europe that can be reached by a fit hiker without the need for real climbing gear. (Crampons and/or a safety rope to cross ice/snow fields ...
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Drive from Detroit MI to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. - Is it scary?
I want to drive to pigeon forge with my family and I see that going from where I am to pigeon forge is a good 8 hour drive. I've driven a lot through Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois but not further down....
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Mount Triglav in June: accommodation opportunities
Calling all Slovenia experts. I will climb the Triglav mountain from Krma on june 15th:
https://www.summitpost.org/krma-valley-via-kredarica/809427
However, it seems that all the huts on the way are ...
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What challenge can I face staying in Talesh mountains in Iran?
I saw some videos of the Talesh mountains in Iran e.g. :
Spring at Talesh Mountains
I am curious about access to the healthcare facility (I have asthma), electricity, and the Internet. Can anyone ...
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Mount Etna: from Nicolosi to Rifugio Sapienza on foot?
I will visit soon the north-east of Sicily (provinces of Catania and Messina).
I would like to know if there is any pedestrian trail starting from the town of Nicolosi (CT) and leading to the lodge ...
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Germany, Thuringia, Inselsberg visible from Bavaria, Coburg?
My husband and me have different opinions about this. But we both are not able to find the reasoning or proofs:
We drove from Bavaria to Thuringia via the highway A73. After passing the town Coburg, I ...
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Projected opening date of Trail Ridge Rd, Rocky Mountain National Park?
I know it varies each year depending on the amount of snow, but on average around the end of May. How has the recent weather and snowfall been? Planning a trip to Denver soon so it would be great to ...
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How much have eastern Bieszczady Mountains changed over the last 30 years?
I used to trek across the eastern Bieszczady Mountains 30 years ago when visiting Poland. It was awesome.
I am planning to be back (this time with my teen children) and would like to understand how ...
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What does this sign near a waterfall in Switzerland (Saut du Doubs) mean?
Among my friends we had a disagreement/confusion as to what the following sign means:
The sign is located on the top of the waterfall, but an access path to the bottom is nearby.
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Does this painting depict the Alps or Rockies?
This painting is oil, old and I've been searching for the location. It would help if this mountain range could be sourced, I could then figure out who the artist might be.
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