The roof of Europe: Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is part of the Caucasus Mountains that divide the Eurasian continent into two continents. Its peak, 5,642 m high, lies within Russia, making it the roof of the continents. The mountain is a dormant volcano and was first climbed by Kilav Khachirov, a native of Russia, in 1829.
For Russians, this mountain has many names with different meanings such as "eternal mountain", "happy mountain", "giant snow mountain"... but the name Elbrus is still called by many people with the meaning "mountain surrounded by clouds".
Roof of Asia: Mount Everest
Located in the central Himalayas, Mount Everest is 8,848m high, the tallest of the continents.
Conquering Mount Everest is the dream of many people because of the breathtaking beauty of nature here. Whether it is summer or winter, day or night, the roof of Asia is still a magnet attracting many tourists to visit.
Especially if you set foot here on a beautiful sunny day, the clouds drifting around the mountain or the night sky dotted with thousands of twinkling stars create a rare, majestic and poetic scene.
The roof of Oceania: Mount Carstensz
When mentioning Oceania, people probably think of Australia, but the name on the list of the roofs of the continents will surprise you. That is the Carstensz peak, 4,484 m high, in the Sudirman mountain range stretching from Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, with a terrifying terrain of steep and deep cliffs.
This is an extremely challenging place and only professional climbers are brave enough to conquer it. Its location is in a remote area, the service is very rudimentary and lacking. But if you have enough courage, this conquest will surely make you extremely happy.
The roof of America: Mount Aconcagua
Located in the world's longest Andes mountain range in Mendoza province in Argentina, Aconcagua is an inactive volcano that was first climbed by Swiss Matthias Zurbriggen in 1897.
With an altitude of 6,962 m, Aconcagua is listed as the roof of the continent and is nicknamed "The White Guardian" by the locals because from below, the mountain looks like a giant covered in white snow.
Despite its enormous height, climbers consider the roof of America the easiest to conquer because of its less rugged terrain and not-so-harsh weather.
Crossing the icy mountainside and leaving your footprints in the white snow to reach the top of the mountain, you will find yourself surrounded by magical clouds and below is a vast sea of white snow, an extremely exciting feeling before the vast nature.
The roof of Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro
Standing at 5,895 m above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is also one of the world's most popular tourist attractions.
This peak is not part of any mountain range but is an independent mountain in Tanzania. In 1889, two German geographers, Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller, set foot on this peak with the guidance of an 18-year-old native boy named Yohanas Kinyala Lauwo.
Roof of Antarctica: Vinson Massif
Located 1,200 km from the South Pole, 21 km long, 13 km wide and 4,892 m high, Vinson Massif is the roof of Antarctica. It was named after American congressman Carl Vinson (1883-1981), who actively supported Antarctic research.
This mountain peak is covered with snow all year round and surrounded by cold but people are very excited to conquer it. The first person to set foot on the top of Vinson Massif in 1966 was American professional climber Nicholas Clinch with his team.
Despite its average height compared to the roofs of other continents, Vinson Massif is extremely difficult to conquer. All because the weather here is extremely cold and harsh. Even in the middle of summer, the temperature is -30oC and avalanches, strong winds and snowstorms also occur frequently.
