The Seven Summits
The Seven Summits are the highest peaks on each continent
  • Mount Everest (29,035ft/8,850m) Nepal, Asia, and the world
  • Aconcagua (22,840ft/6,962m) Argentina, South America
  • Denali ("Mount McKinley", 20,320ft/6,195m) Alaska, North America
  • Kilimanjaro (19,339ft/5,963m) Tanzania, Africa
  • Mount Elbrus (18,481ft/5,633m) Russia, Europe
  • Vinson Massif (16,067ft/4,897m) Ellsworth Range, Antarctica
  • The Seventh Summit is in some dispute:
    Indonesia's Carstensz Pyramid (16,023ft/4,884m) is Australasia's highest mountain. However, some consider Australia to be the seventh continent as opposed to Australasia, in which case Australia's 7,000 foot walk-up Mount Kosciuszko is the seventh summit. Most climb both just to be sure, making eight in total.

A Current list of Seven Summiters with Carstensz

A Current list of Seven Summiters with Kosciuszko

ABOUT CLIMBING THE SEVEN SUMMITS WITH ALPINE ASCENTS
Throughout the years Alpine Ascents has assisted hundreds of climbers in reaching the highest points on each continent. As of March 2004, 17 of the 39 Americans (and 21 overall) to complete the seven summits have climbed with or guided for Alpine Ascents International. One of our long-time climbers Hugh Morton climbed Mt. Vinson for his seventh summit December in 1999 [Details on Hugh Morton's seventh summit] Guided climbing and trekking expeditions with Alpine Ascents International

For those with Seven Summit aspirations, there is a logical progression which enables climbers to build on previously developed skills. This suggested program is economically prudent and considers technical skill level, acclimatization and summit success rates.

Seven Summits Lists courtesy of Adventurestats.com


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