Chopicalqui (6,354 m / 20,846 ft) is the third-highest peak in Peru’s famous Cordillera Blanca. Referred to as the ‘gateway to the Huascarán Massif,’ it challenges all who wish to ascend with technical routes, thin air, and extreme conditions. Have you been to the Cordillera Blanca? You can follow Peruvian alpinist, Jorge Meza, on Insta @wanderlust_0_ __________ FreeSolo is just the start. Get weekly climbing news mountain stoke (skiing, BASE, canyoneering & more) → straight to you: #stokedAF ht

1M views · 1.7K reactions | Recently, “painless mountain climbing”in China has become popular! Long escalators, built among the rocks, gently carry tourists upward, allowing them to enjoy the scenery along the way. It's very comfortable! This innovation is incredibly welcoming for the elderly, those with mobility impairments, and those with less physical strength. #ChinaTravel#hiking | Real Time China | Facebook