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The highest mountains on the seven continents

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Kilimanjaro, Denali, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson & Everest. The seven summits are magical mountains that have been climbed by a select few. Follow your dreams here and join them!

Find facts & figures, Pictures, stories, tips about gear, organized trips & expeditions to the seven summits, statistics, literature, videos and more. Your opinion counts in the voting booths and on the forum!


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[News] Re: Ian McKeever dies on Kilimanjaro by 7summits Jan 17 2013, 03:47
[News] Ian McKeever dies on Kilimanjaro by MoT Jan 4 2013, 05:40
[Carstensz Pyramid] Re: Tour Operators by 7summits Sep 28 2012, 02:23
[Carstensz Pyramid] Re: Tour Operators by 617 Sep 27 2012, 20:24
[News] Re: Second Seven Summits completed by Hans Kammerlander by Cy Kaicener Aug 16 2012, 03:32
[Polls] Re: Summiting Everest with oxygen increases chances of survival by 200%. Is it f by Ron Jul 29 2012, 18:36
[General] Re: New National Geographic Adventure edition of Harry Kikstra's 3x Everest (Dutch) by Ron Jul 29 2012, 18:30
[General] New National Geographic Adventure edition of Harry Kikstra's 3x Everest (Dutch) by 7summits Jul 27 2012, 19:38


Check out the latest topics on the 8 most popular boards of the 7summits forum:

Gear & Stuff Questions:
xx 7 Summit tent and expedition
Oct 28 2009, 23:41 by abouttandoutt
My choice that I have picked for my climbs are
Solo: Hilleberg Solo
Not Solo: Hilleberg Saivo
Anyone Want to infer??! Afro
When there's more than 1 party we just put a tarp between t...
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xx Info about KLIMANJARO
Nov 24 2010, 21:14 by serucar
Hello friends..

I am a new member of here from Turkey.  Last summer on Mount Ararat Climb, i saw some of 7summits.com members..And i found that site.

We are planning to go Klim...
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News: General:
xx Ian McKeever dies on Kilimanjaro
Jan 3 2013, 23:40 by MoT
Former 7 summits world record holder, Ian McKeever was killed on Kilimanjaro yesterday. He was struck by lightning as the team made their way to Lava Tower.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam   :-...
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xx New National Geographic Adventure edition of Harry Kikstra's 3x Everest (Dutch)
Jul 27 2012, 14:38 by 7summits
The new National Geographic Adventure version of my acclaimed book 3x Everest is available now! Unfortunately it is only in Dutch as I did not have time to translate it yet.

Below is the...
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Gear & Stuff Questions:
xx 7 Summit tent and expedition
Oct 28 2009, 23:41 by abouttandoutt
My choice that I have picked for my climbs are
Solo: Hilleberg Solo
Not Solo: Hilleberg Saivo
Anyone Want to infer??! Afro
When there's more than 1 party we just put a tarp between t...
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xx Info about KLIMANJARO
Nov 24 2010, 21:14 by serucar
Hello friends..

I am a new member of here from Turkey.  Last summer on Mount Ararat Climb, i saw some of 7summits.com members..And i found that site.

We are planning to go Klim...
3 comments | Write Comment




Summitlog: Books & Movies:
xx MOUNT ELBRUS
Sep 23 2009, 19:04 by GARY GREENWOOD
I SUMMITED MOUNT ELBRUS 17TH OF SEPTEMBER AT 12.09 PM GARY GREENWOOD
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xx NEw National Geographic Adventure edition of Harry Kikstra's 3x Everest (Dutch)
Jul 27 2012, 14:36 by 7summits
The new National Geographic Adventure version of my acclaimed book 3x Everest is available now! Unfortunately it is only in Dutch as I did not have time to translate it yet.

Below is the...
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Quotes & Jokes: ChitChat:
xx Always with.....
May 5 2010, 20:37 by Tony
 From the Eiger Sanction:   [Hemlock saves Meier from falling off the mountain] 

Anderl Meier: You're very good. I have really enjoyed climbing with you. 
Dr. Jonathan Hemlock: We'll m...
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xx Mallory Stained Glass Window
Sep 20 2009, 14:18 by Jedi
George Mallory was born in 1886 in Mobberley, Cheshire England, the son of Herbert Leigh Mallory who was a clergyman at the local parish church, St Wilfred’s.

As we all know, Mallory and...
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7summits' Wise Words:
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New: the 7summits.com Mount Everest Guidebook by Harry Kikstra. Practical, light & filled with information and pictures. Read more and see sample pages here. Everest guidebook cover by Harry Kikstra
New: the 7summits.com Denali Guidebook by Harry Kikstra. Practical and light filled with information and pictures. Read more and see sample pages here.
New: the 7summits.com Aconcagua Guidebook by Harry Kikstra. Practical and light filled with information and pictures. Read more and see sample pages here. The 7summits.com Aconcagua guidebook by Harry Kikstra

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Morning in camp 2 on Aconcagua
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5 Reasons to Climb Mount Everest


Sitenews:
Carstensz Pyramid classic Jungle trekking expedition: February 2008, €8850
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New Elbrus program: 13 days with an unique traverse! Really climb the mountain
New 2007-2008 Aconcagua trip dates and prices announced, $150 discount
New summiteers added, records broken, statistics updated!

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Acacia tree in Serengeti
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