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Colin Murphy
2023-09-19 15:16:03
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At the end of the rainbow...
We all know the devastating effects of climate change, but in extremely rare cases, it can result in something that might be viewed as positive. One such case is to be found in Peru, and the amazing phenomenon of Rainbow Mountain (5,200m), 1000km SE of Lima in the Andes. Up until as recently as 2013, it was permanently covered in snow and ice, but due to rising temperatures, the mountain’s beauty has been revealed. The colours are a result of 14 different mineral compositions, among them quartz, sandstone, iron, magnesium & sulphur. Nowadays snowfall is restricted to the winter months (June-August) and even then, the mountain is only partially covered.
It is possible to climb the mountain, but only in the company of a group and a local guide. The actual ascent takes about 3-4 hours.
Photo credit: Michaellbrawn |
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A visit to Tievummera via its South East spur. |
 simon3 12 hours ago.
Starting from the Glenummera River, this route uses the forest to gain height on a forest road. The forest as of... walk, Len: 11.9km, Climb: 712m, Area: Tievummera, Sheeffry Hills (Ireland) Ti|| |
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Ben Creggan: Craggy summit with long descending spur to the east. |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 12 hours ago.
Park at L888 673 in the entrance to a Coillte forest. Cross the road and begin to ascend the long ridge on the eastern side of Ben Creggan. This is a fairly gently rising slope about 3km long... |
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Teevenacroaghy: Misty Achill. |
 simon3 12 hours ago.
One May day this watery view opened towards Achill over Clew Bay. To the left the twin humps of the two tops on Achillbeg Island. To the rear, Slievemore in the mist. |
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Summit Summary
Teevenacroaghy: A heathery ridge bump with good views. |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 13 hours ago.
Teevenacroaghy will always be in the shadow of its famous western companion, Croagh Patrick.It is a heathery whale back around 200m long with the westmost end being marginally higher than to ... |
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Summit Comment
Teevenacroaghy: A clear day on the Hill |
 three5four0 13 hours ago.
Climbed Croagh Patrick East Top, Croagh Patrick Far East Top and Croagh Patrick on our way home from Dingle at Easter. It certainly was the best weather I have had for an ascent. Stopped for ... |
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Madeira: From Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo |
Onzy 16 hours ago.
Madeira's premier high walk, linking its two highest peaks. Although you can drive practically to the top of the low walk, Len: 14.2km, Climb: 1039m, Area: Unid, Unid () || |
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Summit Comment
Hag's Tooth: This might hurt |
 No1Grumbler a day ago.
Like 1950s dentistry, my pursuit of the Vanderleur-Lynams over 30 years is rarely elegant and sometimes painful. I knew that eventually I would have to climb Stumpa a’ tSaimh. This hill had t... |
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Forum: Suggestions
More EastWest names added for summits. |
simon3 a month ago.
EastWest mapping have brought out a series of maps, mostly 1:25k, which contain of course the details for a number of summits. Some the names that EastWest use are different from the official... |
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Forum: General
Donations Drive, now finished. |
simon3 2 weeks ago.
The donations drive that MV has been running for the last month is now complete for this year. The MV committee who receive the funds would like to express thanks to all who donated.Such don... |
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