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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Karamjeet Singh's Himalayan Home
Karamjeet Singh is a true expert on the Himalayas, having lived in the mountains since he was six months old. On his site, he provides brilliant photos of every section of the Himalayas are provided along with informative write-ups about the legends and histories of the mountains. This visually stunning personal website surpasses many professional sites.
Birth of the Himalayas How were the Himalayas formed? This biographical sketch of the world's largest mountain range is peppered with beautiful photos and links.
- Project Desafio 8000
Talk about setting lofty goals! This group of explorers sought to scale the 14 highest mountains in the world in just one year. Of course, the Himalayas were on their "To Do" list. Although they didn't meet their goal, their achievements were nothing short of astounding. After 12 months, the team had reached the peaks of five of the tallest mountains. This website provides an account of their expedition and details what it took to undertake this mountainous feat.
- Academy of Achievement: Sir Edmund Hillary
In 1953, two relatively unknown people, Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary, made it to the top of Mount Everest. They weren't unknown after that. Look at the life of Sir Edmund Hillary and learn why he was so interested inadventure. Click on "Interview" to see the story in his own words.
- Climbing Mount Everest
This website is the online home of Everest expeditions dating back to 1996. Follow the paths of the adventurous few who have braved the elements to reach their goal. Day-by-day reports featuring audio accounts put readers in the action with no goofy pom-pom hats required.Running: Mt. Everest Marathon 1999 Think climbing Everest is difficult? Try running it!
- Everest Statistics
Fastest descent of Everest? 11 minutes — by paragliding! Largest climbing party? 410 people. Bizarre and true facts and figures of Everest are provided here.
- Snow Leopard
The beautiful snow leopard is found in the mountains of Central and South Asia, including the Himalayan regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Hunting and trapping have severely reduced the wild snow leopard population to about 5,000. This website provides more information about this fascinating endangered animal including its closest animal relatives and its mating, birthing, and hunting habits.
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