
Diran (Minapin) Peak
Diran mountain belongs to the Karakoram range, located in Gilgit - Baltistan. The mountain lies to the east of Rakaposhi, offering its amazing slopes to many athletes.
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Stob Coire nan Lochan is the northern summit of Bidean nam Bian. It is an inspiring ascent for any newcomer in Scotland’s natural beauties. It is said that Glencoe is the wettest part of the Highlands and heavy rain can very often turn parts of walks around into impassable.
Although Stob Coire nan Lochan is usually used as a stopping point to Bidean, this mountain has many excellent routes of all grades to offer to mountaineers. Defined by high steep ridges, tall columnar cliffs, deeply cut gullies, rock step of boulders and small notches in the ridges, are some of the features that set the scene up to the peak. Sometimes, during the ascent, you will have the opportunity to admire the waterfalls crashing down with a great force. The view from the summit is magnificent, so don’t miss it!
Diran mountain belongs to the Karakoram range, located in Gilgit - Baltistan. The mountain lies to the east of Rakaposhi, offering its amazing slopes to many athletes.
Broad Peak or also known as K3 is the 12th highest mountain of the world. The peak is a part of the Gasherbrum massif in Baltistan, situated on the border of Pakistan with China. Its exact location is on the Karakoram mountain range, at almost 8 km/5 mi away from K2.
Glen Coe is one of the most famous Scottish glens in the Highlands. In the heart of Glen Coe, a small village named also Glencoe is located. Surrounded by mountains, this place is perfect for those who love mountaineering. The peak of Buachaille Etive Mor (Stob Dearg) is a 'must do'.
Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, is a mountain that belongs in Spantik-Sosbun Mountain which is a subrange of Karakoram mountain, situated in Nagar Valley, Pakistan. The peak lies at northeast of Malubiting and east of Diran.
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Mountaineering in the Dolomites area is one of the most exiting experience you can get! The magnificent landscape carved from the continuous rapid water and the strong winds, offers unforgettable experiences and incredible images of unique scenery. Fans, with different level of difficulty, can practice here their preferred sport with totally safety. Here the nature offers a huge play room, full of strong emotions.
Cairngorm Mountain's ski resort is one of the three sites for skiboarding, available in Aberdeenshire.
Cairngorm mountain is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Cairngorm ski resort is one of the most popular in United Kingdom, located in United Kingdom's largest National Park. It offers some of the most beautiful routes, quite challenging however. What makes it different as a spot is that the only mountain railway or funicular is provided as a lift system. Visitors have the opportunity to choose among a wide variety of facilities, like hotels, restaurants, ski & snowboard schools and shops, at Aviemore, which is around 18 km/10 mi away.
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There are three ski resorts, suitable for snowboarding in Aberdeenshire.
Between Ballater and Dinnet -on the north side of the A93- you will find Cambus O'May, one of the many enchanting woodlands in Scotland. This forest will offer you the tranquility of its stunning firs and dominant Scots pines while enjoying a ride with your mountain bike.