Mountain climbers must be familiar with the term seven summits in Indonesia and worldwide. Opinions about the seven summits of the world have many versions. The list sometimes changes, but most of the mountains stay the same. It depends on each continent's definition. The first originator of this seven summit was Dick Bass. The reason is that the mountains taken represent each continent, namely the continents of Asia, America, Africa, Europe, and Antarctica.
Besides, Each summit presents unique difficulties, from extreme weather conditions to technical climbing skills. In addition, the criteria for mountains included in the category of the 7 highest mountain peaks also include having eternal snow.
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Dick Bass included Mount Kosciuszko in Australia as the 7th highest mountain in the world. As time passes, an Austrian climber, Reinhold Messner, thinks Mount Cartenz is more appropriate to represent Asia as the 7th highest mountain in the world because the track is more challenging and complex. It is also higher than Mount Kosciuszko. Messner's opinion is shared by many world climbers, including the legendary Canadian climber Patrick Allan Morrow.
What Are The Seven Summit of The World?
In the end, the last version of Messner and Morrow was widely used by world climbers to determine the seven summits of the world. Which high mountains are included in the seven summits of the world?
1. MOUNTAIN EVEREST (TIBET - ASIA) - 8,848 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Everest, part of the Himalayan mountain range, is the highest mountain in the world. It is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, so it is aptly nicknamed the roof of the world. Tibetans also call this mountain Chomolungma, or Holy Mother, while the Nepalese call it Sagarmatha, or the Goddess of Heaven. Luckily, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing were the first to reach the top of the world's roof in 1953.
Climbers are required to pay a permit to enter this mountain, which costs USD 11,000, or around 154 million. This fee is only for licensing, not including the cost of a guide or porter to guide climbers to the top. From chatting with friends in Nepal, the costs that must be incurred are quite varied, but at least the cheapest climbers are required to pay around USD 70,000, or around 980 million. Wow.
The average climber takes about 60 days of travel to reach the top of the mountain. Besides the high cost and long time, the risks faced are also extraordinary. My dream is to reach Everest base camp.
2. MOUNT ACONCAGUA (ARGENTINA - SOUTH AMERICA) - 6,962 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
The second-highest mountain in the world is located in South America. Precisely on the border of Chile and Argentina in Mendoza. It takes approximately 20 days to reach the summit. The highest mountain in the southern hemisphere has extreme temperatures reaching -35 degrees. Usually, climbers visit this mountain from mid-December to mid-January.
To climb this mountain in the Andes mountain range, climbers should spend around USD 6,100, or around 85 million, for the cost of climbing alone. In addition to budget preparation, physical preparation is also very important. The mountain that was first climbed by Matthias Zurbriggen is known for its extreme weather because it is dominated by ice, glaciers, and rocks.
3. MOUNT DENALI (ALASKA - NORTH AMERICA) - 6,194 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
The mountain known by another name, McKinley, is located in Alaska, North America. Extreme weather on the mountain reaches -35 degrees. First discovered by George Vancouver in 1794, it has become one of the dream mountains of many world climbers.
The first climbers to reach the top of this mountain were Hudson Stuck, Hary Karstens, Walter Harper, and Robert Tatum via the southern route.
It takes about 17-25 days to reach the top of this mountain, which is categorized as an extreme mountain. In addition to physical preparation that must be mature, you also need to spend a budget of at least USD 11,000 or around 150 million rupiah.
4. MOUNT KILIMANJARO (TANZANIA - AFRICA) - 5,895 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
This mountain, located in Africa precisely on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, is the highest in Africa. It takes about 10-15 days to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. You need to spend around USD 5,000 or 70 million to climb this mountain, which is still reasonably cheap compared to the previous mountains. This mountain was first climbed by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller.
5. MOUNT ELBRUS (EUROPE) - 5,642 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Elbrus is one of the highest mountains in the world, located on the border of Russia and Georgia. It is in the Caucasus mountain range that divides Asia and Europe. Reaching the top of the highest mountain takes about 10-14 days. Almost the same as Mount Kilimanjaro, the cost to climb this mountain is around USD 5,000 or around 70 million.
This mountain, which has a beautiful view, is the highest in a row that is easier to reach than the other highest mountains. Even so, the extreme weather on this mountain can reach -30 degrees.
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6. MOUNT VINSON MASSIF (ANTARCTICA) - 4,897 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
This mountain is located in the Ellsworth mountain range and is 965 km from the South Pole. The cost to climb it is around USD 45.00, or around 620 million. The price is quite fantastic for a climb, not to mention the time it takes, about 15-20 days. Nicholas Clinch was the first lucky climber to reach the top of this mountain.
The extreme temperature can reach -30 degrees, so this mountain is only open from December to April. These months are summer when the sun shines for 24 hours, so climbing is relatively safe. The rest of the weather is very extreme, and the climbing route is closed.
In addition, some references mention that in addition to the terrain that is quite difficult, even the most difficult climbing route in the world because it consists of slippery ice piles, the cost is quite expensive, and there is no insurance that covers climbing to this place. So the risk is very high.
7. CARTENZ PYRAMID (INDONESIA - OCEANIA) - 4,884 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
This is the highest mountain in Oceania, precisely in the country of Indonesia. The mountain, known by another name, Puncak Jayawijaya, has relatively rare eternal snow throughout the year and is the only snowy mountain in Indonesia because it is in the tropics.
The average time required to reach the top of this mountain is around 10-15 days. Depending on which path is chosen to start the climb. The cost to climb this mountain varies depending on which agency is used. However, the average cost incurred is around 100 million.
MY THOUGHT
That's the highest mountain in the world by continent. Curious to visit it? Although it is enough to make heavy breathing when looking at the height and cost that must be incurred to reach the top. Not to mention the risks that will be faced.
But even so, I hope to visit some of the highest mountains and return home safe, healthy, and without anything lacking. Aamiin. Of course, Indonesia's seven summits can also be completed. Have you ever visited one of the highest seven summits in the world? Let me know in the comment below.
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