International Travel: The best Countries To Visit For Mountain Climbing

If you’re one of the few but proud people who dare to call themselves mountain climbers then you’ve probably fantasized about traveling to some remote destination in search of new challenges, right? Well, we’re about to take a look at some of the most fascinating places for climbers, each location featuring it’s own unique beauties as well as challenges.

Tanzania - Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is well-known as being Africa’s tallest mountain, but what many might not realize is that it’s actually made up of three extinct volcanoes. Needless to say, if you’ve got the will to complete this climb you’ll be treated to some simply exquisite views unlike anything you might have ever imagined.

Tanzania – Kilimanjaro

Switzerland - The Matterhorn

Most Europeans should already be familiar with the Matterhorn as it’s been a distinctive landmark and point of conversation for ages. Many people feel that mounting this peak really separates the chaff from the wheat, so to speak. Its rugged rocky terrain will certain challenge even the most self-assured mountain climber, but isn’t that the point?

Switzerland - The Matterhorn

Nepal - Annapurna & Mount Everest

In the Himalayan mountain range of Nepal sits Annapurna. Simply put, this is a very demanding mountain to climb and is well-known as being one of the world’s most dangerous as well. However, nothing is impossible and many have successfully climbed this behemoth over the years; will your name also be written among them? Of course if you’re actually traveling to Nepal, you’ll probably want to visit legendary Mount Everest, which is certainly the most well-known and celebrated peak throughout the world due its rank as having the tallest peak (coming in at 29,035 feet or 8,856 meters).