Tag: p30

Pico do Facho

North Atlantic Islands
2024-04-07
hike
322m
P32m

After a glorious sunny day of exploration, I detoured to a small bump on the road for a final adventure before dinner. The sun dipped below the horizon, transforming Madeira into a magical landscape. I climbed a short flight of stairs (just 10 meters!) to a trig pillar. But the true peak, nestled amongst the…

Jinjuseong

Taebaek Sanmae
2024-03-23
hike sight
61m
P30m

We eased off the train from Seoul into Jinju, our limbs thankful for the stillness. Ditching the station’s buzz, we hopped into a taxi that whisked us another 10 kilometers to our abode, the New Yorker Hotel. A curious fusion of luxury and kitsch greeted us with a jacuzzi and a cinema right in our…

Peak 2366m, Buyant

Hangay Mountains
2023-06-25
hike
2366m
P48m

What a splendid day, in every sense imaginable—the sky’s blue hue, the successful ascent of Otgon Tenger Uul, and the overall triumph of our expedition. There’s more, of course. As we drive out of the valley, veering left just before the national park gates, our car flexes its off-road muscles in low gear. We park…

Peak 1727m, Taishir

Altai
2023-06-16
hike
1727m
P49m

Shortly after conquering “Peak 1774m Taishir,” we encountered its twin, “Peak 1727m, Taishir.” The routine was familiar: drive, park, a brief walk—so quick, if you blinked, you missed it. Next on the agenda? A well-deserved ice cream break in Taishir, before continuing our drive to Altai city, where we’ll take a well-earned rest.

Peak 1774m, Taishir

Altai
2023-06-16
hike
1774m
P66m

After scaling “Peak 1622m Jargalan,” our journey led us to the base of “Peak 1774m Taishir.” The shepherd’s trail made for an easy and brief ascent. The summit plateau, rugged with at least three subsummits vying for dominance, presented a puzzle. Rob, armed with a hand level, spent some time discerning the true high point,…

Peak 1622m, Jargalan

Altai
2023-06-16
hike
1622m
P50m

Descending the verdant slopes of Hasgat Khairkhan Uul, we set our sights on the next ultra-prominent peak, Bumbag Khairkhan Uul, preparing for a two-day trek. Along the way, the allure of lower peaks was too tempting to resist, and naturally, we discovered some. First up was “Peak 1633m Jeragalan”, where Rob confirmed a modest 50m…

Peak 2222m, Bayankhongor

Altai
2023-06-14
hike
2222m
P67m

Bayankhongor offered the next chapter in our adventure. Initially drawn to “Peak 2085m, Bayankhongor,” we found ourselves atop “Peak 2222m, Bayankhongor” just minutes later. The views from both peaks, while impressive, weren’t quite jaw-dropping but certainly worth the effort. Tomorrow brings an unplanned climb of Tariani Bogd, adding an element of spontaneity to our journey.

Peak 2085m, Bayankhongor

Altai
2023-06-14
hike
2085m
P47m

En route to Bayankhongor, nestled beside the Tuin River, the allure of “Peak 2085m, Bayankhongor” and subsequently “Peak 2222m, Bayankhongor” captivated us. We embarked on the ascent of the former, quickly followed by the latter, each offering expansive views that made our efforts worthwhile and enhanced our sense of achievement.

Peak 1158, Bulgan

Gobi Desert Ranges
2023-06-10
hike
1158m
P60m

After summiting Peak 1156, Rob ventures northwest to Peak 1158, and I head back to the car, driving a few kilometers before we reconvene at the col. This new peak appears more approachable and gentler than its counterpart. Parking a short distance away, we split up once more: Rob explores the left slopes while I…

Peak 1156, Bulgan

Gobi Desert Ranges
2023-06-10
hike
1156m
P51m

Yesterday’s attempt to cross the Gobi Desert took an unexpected turn with a sandstorm blurring our path forward. We halted, seeking direction from road construction workers, whose varied advice only tangled our plans further. Thus, we retraced our steps 150 km back to Dalanzadgad. Today, en route from Dalanzadgad to Bogd, we’re making quick stops…

Picket Hill North Summit

Guinea Highlands
2023-03-31
hike
888m
P93m

We are sailing from the Banana Islands to the mainland and are very close to one of Sierra Leone’s three P600 peaks – Picket Hill. We are aware that the highest point may be a mile in south of where the trail ends. However, we hope to find a path between the two peaks. Hope…

Sameiro

Bight of Benin
2023-02-05
hike
142m
P65m

This is the last peak of the trip, a small hill with communication masts and a dirt road. We left our car at one of the forks, although with a larger car it might be possible to drive all the way to the top (rough road). At the top we found a trig pillar, a…

Barr Beacon

Great Britain
2022-11-18
hike
227m
P82m
i11.79km

Just outside Birmingham, we turn off the M6 motorway, drive for a few miles, and stop in a large car park. I thought we were going to drive all the way to the top, but it turns out we have to walk a few hundred meters. Nice. There is a memorial at the top, apparently…

Bukit Bongo

Nusa Tengarra
2022-10-13
hike
59m
P39m

Moto GP race track that leads to the well-hidden Tenggara beach. Sandy, wide, and empty, like many others. At the end of the beach, after crossing a small square, we find the trail to the Tanjung Bong peninsula. The hills and precipices, covered with low grass, are more reminiscent of England than of an island…

Kemmelberg

North France-West Rhine Area
2022-04-15
hike
154m
P92m
i23.36km

The Kemmelberg is a hill near the village of Kemmel in the Belgian province of West Flanders. It is the highest point in the province. About 2,500 years ago, a Celtic community of the Hallstatt culture settled on the Kemmelberg and had trade relations with the Romans. I left my car at the monument to…

Beerzelberg

North France-West Rhine Area
2022-04-13
hike
51m
P31m
i35.33km

The Beerzelberg is a remarkable natural feature in the Putse sub-municipality of Beerzel in the province of Antwerp. At 51.60 metres, it used to be the highest point in the province. However, as of 2010, the Beerzelberg is no longer officially the highest point in Antwerp due to the remediation of the Hooge Maey landfill,…

Groot-Valkenisse

North France-West Rhine Area
2022-04-13
hike
54m
P54m
i56.42km

Groot Valkenisse is a beautiful hamlet in the Dutch province of Zeeland, between Zoutelande and Klein Valkenisse. It was formed from two centres called Valkenisse, Groot being larger than Klein. The dunes in Groot Valkenisse are the highest point in Zeeland, with the highest dune top being 54 metres high – making it the second…