30 MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD
30 MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD The most beautiful mountains in the world have captivated climbers for centuries. Here, we examine their lethal appeal “You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you,” said John Muir, the renowned naturalist, author and environmental philosopher. If our resident seven-summit hopeful is an apt barometer, Muir makes a valid point. Those who spend time in the mountains seem to be driven by a deeper force. These brave men and women will face vertiginous vertical falls, sub-zero temperatures and 8,000m death zones in pursuit of their summit dreams. It’s in ode to them that we present this list. MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD 1. CUERNOS DEL PAINE Height: 2,600m (8,530ft) Location: Andes, Chile EMPERORCOSAR/SHUTTERSTOCK The stunning Cuernos del Paine Los Cuernos del Paine or ‘Paine horns’ refer to a set of sharp granite peaks in Torres del Paine National Park, all of which rise above 2,000m. The spiky peaks have delightfully fit