A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with
steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions
vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit
area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising
at least 300 metres (980 ft) above the surrounding land . A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain
ranges.[1] Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or
volcanism,[1] which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of
years.[2] Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled
through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass
wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers.[3] High
elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at
similar latitude. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of
mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because
of the less hospitable terrain and climate, mountains tend to be used less
for agriculture and more for resource extraction, such as mining and
logging, along with recreation, such as mountain climbing and skiing. The
highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in the Himalayas of Asia, whose
summit is 8,850 m (29,035 ft) above mean sea level. The highest known
mountain on any planet in the Solar System is Olympus Mons on Mars at
21,171 m (69,459 ft).
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Not the best time for mountain hiking, but if you decide to go, don’t forget to bring crampons with you!
There is still a lot of snow, especially at altitudes above 3000 meters. Maybe, should also bring snowshoes? Or stay home near the warm fireplace!
Great time to go to the mountains! Crocuses and snowdrops are starting to bloom! But it's still cold - take warm clothes!
It’s a great time to spend the night in a tent, it’s getting warmer and in the Northern Hemisphere you can already watch the Milky Way at night!
The best time of the year. You can start the climbing season in the high mountains. Everest awaits!
Summer is gaining strength, the alpine meadows are fragrant and waiting for you!
It's the middle of summer - you don't even have to bring a tent - it's so warm that you can just sleep in a sleeping bag under the stars!
It's a little colder in the mornings and evenings, but summer is still in full swing during the day. A good time to climb 4,000-meter peaks!
It’s already windy at the tops, but below the mountains are slowly calming down. This is the quietest and most peaceful time, when there are not many people anymore, but nature is still breathing deeply!
The first snow falls in the mountains, but you still have time to enjoy the incredibly bright sunsets and sunrises.
Winter has arrived in the mountains, but if you have the right equipment, there is nothing stopping you from enjoying mountain trekking, but it is better to stay overnight in mountain shelters rather than in camps.
Celebrate Christmas in the mountains - what could be better! But the nights are long and cold - think, maybe you should spend this time in a warmer place?