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Climbing Mt Shasta: California’s Snowy White Behemoth
May 30th, 2010 | 
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The western United States has a number of mountains available for climbers of all skill levels. One of the most popular of these is northern California’s Mt. Shasta. About a three hour drive north of Sacramento, Mt. Shasta rises to an elevation of 14,162 feet. The mountain is actually a dormant volcano and still has the potential to erupt like Mt. St Helens did in 1980.
The mountain is covered with snow year round and is also popular among back country skiers. Because of its easy accessibility, Mt. Shasta is a favorite for adventurers from all around the world. There are 17 established routes for climbing Mt Shasta, the most popular being Avalanche Gulch and Clear Creek.
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Tags: alpine climbing, climb mount shasta, climbing california, climbing mt shasta, climbing shasta, ice climbing, mountaineering, mountaing climbing | 
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Climbing Aconcagua: South America’s Highest Mountain
Mount Aconcagua, the tallest mountain outside of Asia is a climb on every true mountaineers list. One of the seven summits, climbers from all around the world travel to Argentina to climb this behemoth. Located on the border of Chile and Argentina, this mountain soars 22,840 feet into the air, clearly asserting its dominance over the region. Climbing Aconcagua is a challenging yet rewarding experience, and one that you will never forget.
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Tags: aconcagua climbing routes, aconcagua expeditions, argentina adventure travel, climb mt aconcagua, climbing aconcagua, mountain climbing south america, seven summits, south america travel |
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Rock Climbing the Challenging Granite Walls of Yosemite
Yosemite National Park has long been a popular destination for rock climbers around the world. Across the 1200 square miles of the park lie some of the most unique and exciting climbs in North America. Whether you’re looking for a short half day climb or you’ve set your sights on El Capitan, Yosemite is the place to be for rock climbers.
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Tags: el capitan climbing, half dome, hiking yosemite, rock climbing training, royal arches, yosemite adventures, yosemite rock climbing |
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