The 7 summits

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!

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[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by 7summits	Jul 2 2009, 07:32
[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by MoT	Jul 2 2009, 03:21
[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by MoT	Jul 2 2009, 03:18
[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by MikeW	Jun 25 2009, 19:06
[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by m.c. reinhardt	Jun 25 2009, 13:25
[Denali]	Re: Summit pic on Denali by 7summits	Jun 24 2009, 08:23
[Denali]	Summit pic on Denali by MikeW	Jun 22 2009, 22:11
[Elbrus]	Climbing partners for elbrus June 2010 by everest7	Jun 22 2009, 17:54

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Gear & Stuff	Questions:
Scarpa Phantom 6000 boots for sale Nov 9 2008, 18:07 by highclimber A new pair of 08 Scarpa Phantom 6000 boots, size 7 mens for sale. Worn only inside, because its the wrong size. Retail for $700USD, selling for $400. These boots are in mint condition. 0 comments \| Write Comment	Has anyone ever repeated Messners Route up the Norton Couloir from the North Col Feb 20 2008, 14:03 by MoT Was just reading about the solo climb in 1980. Haven't heard of anyone repeating this route? Why is that? Is the NE ridge technically an easier/more straight forward climb or is the NC more demanding ... 2 comments \| Write Comment

News:	General:
Lorenzo Gariano summits Vinson - completes 7 summits Jan 8 2009, 07:09 by m.c. reinhardt Congrats to Lorenzo! Click here for updates. Audio blog w/pix. MC 0 comments \| Write Comment	Highs and lows Apr 22 2009, 10:12 by wackb Ok so here's a question: I would be really interested in hearing what highs and lows everyone has experienced from doing/attempting the 7 summits ?? Mine (if anyone is int... 1 comment \| Write Comment

Gear & Stuff	Questions:
Scarpa Phantom 6000 boots for sale Nov 9 2008, 18:07 by highclimber A new pair of 08 Scarpa Phantom 6000 boots, size 7 mens for sale. Worn only inside, because its the wrong size. Retail for $700USD, selling for $400. These boots are in mint condition. 0 comments \| Write Comment	Has anyone ever repeated Messners Route up the Norton Couloir from the North Col Feb 20 2008, 14:03 by MoT Was just reading about the solo climb in 1980. Haven't heard of anyone repeating this route? Why is that? Is the NE ridge technically an easier/more straight forward climb or is the NC more demanding ... 2 comments \| Write Comment

Summitlog:	Books & Movies:
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Apr 27 2009, 09:00 by ashley1407 In February on this year I was fortunate enough to climb Kilimanjaro via the Rongai route. What a fantastic experience! 10 out of the 11 made it to the summit and the one who didn't make it just had r... 1 comment \| Write Comment	Everest PEace Project DVD narrated by Orlando Bloom, now available Nov 26 2007, 21:30 by 7summits Just came in from my friend Lance: "We are very proud to announce that Everest: A Climb for Peace is now available for purchase! Narrated by Orlando Bloom and hailed as a "tre... 1 comment \| Write Comment

Quotes & Jokes:	ChitChat:
Monty Python Climbers Oct 13 2007, 02:08 by MoT I posted this before but did something wrong so it vanished. Just had to share it again though [youtube=425,350]<object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtub... 0 comments \| Write Comment	Hi! Dec 2 2008, 18:52 by Jedi Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum and hope to take part in some good 7 Summits chat. I must be honest and say that I am no mountaineer, I just have a great interest in mainly the history... 0 comments \| Write Comment

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