857-90928 - A climber rappels down Cerro Fitz Roy's south face, with distant peaks and lakes of Argentine Patagonia in the distance. Cerro Fitz Roy is one of the most massive peaks in the Southern Andes, and is a sought after summit by the world's top alpinists. It was named in honor of the captain of Darwin's ship, the Beagle, Captain Robert FitzRoy, who explored the region. The indigenous name for the peak is Chalten, which means "smoking mountain". , Argentina
857-90853 - A mountaineer rappels down Cerro Torre's south east ridge in the early morning, after an ascent of the peak in Argentine Patagonia. Cerro Torre is one of the most difficult and iconic peaks in the Southern Andes, and is a highly sought after summit by the worlds top alpinists, Argentina
857-89692 - Female hiker waits for pack horses to pass on the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park north of Williams, Arizona May 2011. The South Kaibab Trail starts on the south rim of the Colorado Plateau and follows a ridge out to Skeleton Point allowing for 360-degree views of the canyon then down to the Colorado River. At the Colorado River the trail connects with the North Kaibab trail as part of the Arizona Trail system, that crosses the state of Arizona from Mexico to Utah.
857-88779 - Mountain ranger Brian Scheele on this way to Windy Corner on Mount McKinley, also know as Denali, in Alaska. He is pulling a sled, that together with his heavy backpack is containing all the gear like tents, clothing and food. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to Basecamp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage. Mount McKinley, native name Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,321 feet (6,194 m) above sea level. At some 18,000 feet (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is considered the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level. Measured by topographic prominence, it is the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, McKinley is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.
857-88775 - High Mountain Rangers Tom Ditola and David Weber are taking a rest on the West Rib on Mount McKinley, Alaska. Mount Hunter in the background. They are above the clouds in blue sky and the sun is shining. Mount McKinley, native name Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,321 feet (6,194 m) above sea level. At some 18,000 feet (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is considered the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level. Measured by topographic prominence, it is the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, McKinley is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to base camp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage.
857-88773 - A mountain ranger is digging out tents after a snowstorm covered them during the night in 14k camp on Mount McKinley, Alaska. Climbers are advised to spare no expense on a expedition-quality tent as it can mean the difference between life and death during a ferocious storm on Denali. Extra poles and repair materials are important in case of damage caused by storms. Plan to take extra pickets, wands or deadmen for tent anchors. Never leave a tent without anchoring it securely. Tents are lost each year due to sudden gusts of wind while the tent was left unattended or drying. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to base camp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage.
857-88783 - A female hiker is enjoying the view near Embd, in the Swiss Alps. This region of Wallis, close to Zermatt, is famous for the outdoor activities one can do. It is a paradise for hikers, climbers, mountainbikers and nature lovers. In the background the Nadelgrat range, with the Ried glacer coming down the hill.
857-88636 - Two climbers dig out their tent after a snowstorm covered them in 14k camp on Mount McKinley, Alaska. Climbers are advised to spare no expense on a expedition-quality tent as it can mean the difference between life and death during a ferocious storm on Denali. Extra poles and repair materials are important in case of damage caused by storms. Plan to take extra pickets, wands or deadmen for tent anchors. Never leave a tent without anchoring it securely. Tents are lost each year due to sudden gusts of wind while the tent was left unattended or drying. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to base camp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage.
911-10613 - Looking down into the Langdale Valley above valley mist formed by a temperature inversion on Loughrigg, near Ambleside in the Lake District National Park.
832-372020 - Llama tour to the summit of Boeses Weibele Mountain in the Defregger Group, Carnic Dolomites, Upper Lienz, Puster Valley, East Tyrol, Austria, Europe
1174-896 - A young man walking down a wooden pier, towards calm lake surrounded by mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
10-317 - Buddhist flags framing the view down into the Dalhousie and the Hill Country beyond at sunrise from Adam's Peak (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka, Asia
832-304111 - Pukara de Quitor, originally an Atacamenos fortress later taken over by the Incas, San Pedro de Atacama, Region de Antofagasta, Chile, South America
832-128451 - Church ruins and the pilgrimage site of Maria Hilf on Welschenberg Mountain at Muehlhausen on the Danube, Tuttlingen district, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
832-128535 - View from Mt. Hoher Kasten over the Stauberenfirst, down to Lake Saemtisersee, on the right Mt. Alp Sigel with the autumnal Sigelwald forest, Mt. Saentis on the horizon, Canton Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Switzerland, Europe
832-128538 - View from Mt. Kamor down to Alp Soll, in the back Lake Saemtisersee between the Appenzell Alps, Canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes, Switzerland, Europe
832-128493 - View from Bettmerhorn Mountain, 2872 metres high, down to Bettmeralp with Bettmersee lake and the Rhone Valley with the Pennine Alps on the horizon, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe
832-128430 - View down to Allmendhubel Mountain, below Schilthorn Mountain, towards the cloud-covered Bernese Alps, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Europe
832-128494 - View from Bettmerhorn Mountain, 2872 metres high, down to Bettmeralp with Bettmersee lake and the Rhone Valley with the Pennine Alps on the horizon, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe