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The Alps (/ælps/; Italian: Alpi [ˈalpi]; French: Alpes [alp]; German: Alpen [ˈʔalpm̩]; Slovene: Alpe [ˈáːlpɛ]) are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The Caucasus Mountains are higher, and the Urals longer, but both lie partly in Asia. The mountains were formed over tens of millions of years as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. Extreme shortening caused by the event resulted in marine sedimentary rocks rising by thrusting and folding into high mountain peaks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Mont Blanc spans the French–Italian border, and at 4,810 m (15,781 ft) is the highest mountain in the Alps. The Alpine region area contains about a hundred peaks higher than 4,000 m (13,123 ft), known as the "four-thousanders".
The altitude and size of the range affects the climate in Europe; in the mountains precipitation levels vary greatly and climatic conditions consist of distinct zones. Wildlife such as ibex live in the higher peaks to elevations of 3,400 m (11,155 ft), and plants such as Edelweiss grow in rocky areas in lower elevations as well as in higher elevations. Evidence of human habitation in the Alps goes back to the Paleolithic era.
In 1966, John Harlin II died while attempting Europe's most difficult climb, the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. 40 years later, his son John Harlin III, an expert mountaineer and the editor of the American Alpine Journal, returns to attempt the same climb.
Keywords: avalanche, cable-car, climbing, danger, death, death-of-father, ice, ice-cave, imax, mountain
This documentary follows mountain climber John Harlin III as he attempts to scale the north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps, one of the most dangerous climbs in the world. Harlin feels compelled to complete the journey because his father died making the same trip. As Harlin plots his trip, he tries to instill in his daughter the same sense of awe towards nature that his father gave him. Once Harlin begins to climb, his family watches his ascent from a distance through a telescope. For full Everest and other mountaineering documentaries, see my playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEq-_K2Ii0oGkxhq49Wl_gKI8fwHg-JVR
http://www.macgillivrayfreemanfilms.com Set in the greatest mountain range in all of Europe — home to such iconic peaks as the Matterhorn, the Eiger, the Jungfrau, and others — The Alps is a breathtaking cinematic adventure in the style and tradition of MacGillivray Freeman's blockbuster documentary, Everest. Featuring dramatic footage shot with IMAX® cameras under extreme filmmaking conditions, this groundbreaking film celebrates the pristine natural beauty of these grand alpine locales and the spirit of the people who call them home. Follow John Harlin III and his attempt to climb the infamous Eiger North Face—the iconic peak that claimed the life of his legendary father 40 years ago. This 6,000-foot vertical face of sheer jagged limestone is considered one of the most difficult climbs i...
http://www.macgiliivrayfreemanfilms.com Set in the greatest mountain range in all of Europe — home to such iconic peaks as the Matterhorn, the Eiger, the Jungfrau, and others — The Alps is a breathtaking cinematic adventure in the style and tradition of MacGillivray Freeman's blockbuster documentary, Everest. Featuring dramatic footage shot with IMAX® cameras under extreme filmmaking conditions, this groundbreaking film celebrates the pristine natural beauty of these grand alpine locales and the spirit of the people who call them home. Follow John Harlin III and his attempt to climb the infamous Eiger North Face—the iconic peak that claimed the life of his legendary father 40 years ago. This 6,000-foot vertical face of sheer jagged limestone is considered one of the most difficult climbs i...
iMax movie of the Swiss Alps and a man's journey to climb Eiger. Unfortunately, I couldn't tape the whole movie because of time constraints, but I've taped what I thought was most interesting.
http://ultramodern-home.ru Top Tourist Attractions in the French Alps - Travel Guide: Aix-les-Bains, Courchevel, Annecy, Chamonix, Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, Evian-les-Bain, Grenoble, Megève, Portes du Soleil Ski Areas, Route du Galibier, Route Napoléon, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Val d'Isère,
In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces, while office workers surf in the Isar River. Heading into the foothills of the Alps, we tour the fairy-tale castles of "Mad" King Ludwig, and climb to the highest point in Germany atop the Zugspitze. Then we cross into Tirol to conquer a desolate ruined castle. © 2002 Rick Steves' Europe
Click here for more information: This day we have set on a journey to see the Swiss Alps, but got held up in a fairytale like town of Luzern, Switzerland. Lucerne Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places on earth, looking over a beautiful lake with a mountain scape behind it. We tasted its food, experiences its beauty, and were entertained on a boat ride. Check out more photos and time-lapses on my Instagram account @andruhab https://instagram.com/andruhab/ @milabu09 https://instagram.com/milabu09/ Check out my beauty channel http://www.youtube.com/milabu09
Switzerland Travel Guide: 10 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland List of Best Places to Visit in Switzerland: 1. Zurich, 2. Lucerne, 3. Jungfrau Region, 4. Bern, 5. Lake Geneva, 6. Lugano, 7. Zermatt, 8. Geneva, 9. Lausanne, 10. Interlaken Copyright: Video created by Omegatours.vn Omega Tours Co., LTD Add: 2nd Floor, 01 Le Duan Str - Hai Chau Dist - Da Nang City, Vietnam Website: http://Omegatours.vn Thank For Creative Commons of Authors: Music: "Brittle Rille" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creative Commons Photos in Flickr. Photos Credited: 10. Interlaken Andrew Bossi: www.commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:5634_-_Schynige_Platte_-_View_of_Interlaken_and_Thunersee.JPG Kosala Bandara: www.f...
Travel video about destination Tyrol. The Tyrol is a picturesque federal state in the west of Austria and one of the most beautiful areas in Europe set within the magnificent Alps. It boasts many ancient towns, monasteries and fortresses that highlight the region’s history.Kitzbühel was once a prosperous mining town but today it is a world famous ski resort that is also popular in the summer months. The old town, with its pretty middle class buildings that date back to the fifteenth century, is a fine example of Austria’s rural architecture. Westendorf was judged to be the most beautiful village in Europe and not without reason as it nestles picturesquely within a fertile high valley on the northern slopes of the Kitzbüheler Alps, an oasis of relaxation in contrast to the busy tourist cent...
Travel video about destination Tyrol in Austria. Set within the magnificent Alps, the Tyrol is a picturesque state in the west of Austria and is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe. It contains many ancient towns, monasteries and fortresses that highlight the region’s history and its proud and hardy mountain people.Kitzbuhel was once a prosperous mining town but today, it is a world famous ski resort that is also popular in the summer months. The old town with its pretty middle class buildings that date back to the 15th century is a fine example of Austria’s country’s rural architecture. Around 4,000 people live in the village of Wildschonau, which is situated in a fascinating valley of the Kitzbuhel Alps that extend for some 24 kilometres. Niederau is the entrance to the Wildschonau...
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Join me as I go on a trip of a lifetime to Chamonix in the French Alps. I took a long train ride from Paris and went hiking, geocaching, and paragliding. I've never seen anything more beautiful. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you for staying with me! I know I've been inconsistent lately! Sorry for the lack of geocaching in this video. There was too many amazing things I wanted to share with you :) See you next week! To read more about my trip, check out my blog: https://kaityhoward.wordpress.com/ Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/geocachingkaity Instagram: https://instagram.com/geocachingkaity Blog: https://kaityhoward.wordpress.com/ If you're new to this channel, my name is Kaity and I vlog about my adventures geocaching! They often include family, friends, an...
Learn about and travel to beautiful Okuhida in Gifu, famous for its onsen towns, ropeway, and hiking! (日本語字幕付き) ►Comment: Do you prefer the city or countryside? More info on visiting Okuhida: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5940.html This is episode 6 of 6 in season 4 of Tour Japan. This season we're visiting the relatively undiscovered Gifu prefecture. New episodes of Tour Japan are released every Tuesday (EST) when in season (4 seasons/year). Keep up with Andrew Marston: ►http://www.twitter.com/andrewdmarston ►http://www.instagram.com/andrewdmarston ►Snapchat: andrewdmarston Follow/Sub Happy in Japan: ►http://www.youtube.com/HappyInJapan ►http://www.facebook.com/HappyInJPN ---------------------------- CREDITS: Japanese subs by Brad Loewen (hire him to translate your vids!): http://...
Beautiful Places To See- Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Sail boats roll and excursion steamers leave their wakes on the turquoise waters of Lakes Thun and Brienz. And on the shores, in tributary valleys and on sunny ledges, you'll discover picturesque villages of richly decorated chalets and guest houses in what surely is the embodiment of Swiss-style comfort and serenity or Kleine Scheidegg, Schilthorn, Lauberhorn and Männlichen have skiing on top-flight downhill runs in the higher reaches of the Alps. switzerland travel, switzerland tour,adventure tour switzerland, adventure travel switzerland, air travel switzerland, air travel to switzerland, amazing switzerland tour, asia travel switzerland, travel service switzerland, best at travel switzerland, best switzerland tour packages, best ...