Ascent to Mt.Hallett Peak in the Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado

The hike to Hallett Peak 3.877 m above sea level begins from the Bear Lake Trailhead. The peak is named for William L. Hallett (1856–1947), an outstanding mountain climber. Non-technical climbers may reach the summit of Hallett Peak by hiking up the Flattop Mountain Trail to its high point, then walking south along the ridgeline and ascending the peak over talus piles.Read more “Ascent to Mt.Hallett Peak in the Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado”

Sognefjellet Scenic Route, Norway

The Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe. It climbs through the valleys from 0 to 1.434 m above sea level. Its length is 108 km and travels from Lom to Gaupne and it is a part of the route No.55. The road is also the second gateway to the Jotunheimen National Park with great scenic views of its many two thousand peaks including the highest peak in Norway, which is Galdhøpiggen rising to the height of 2,469 m.Read more “Sognefjellet Scenic Route, Norway”