The Karachay-Balkars are the most mountainous people of Europe, living among the highest peaks of the Caucasus. Their homeland lies by the two tallest mountains in Europe — Mount Elbrus (also known as Mingi-Tau) and Dykh-Tau. This rugged region, with its steep valleys and snow-capped summits, has shaped their resilient spirit and proud traditions. As Mahesh Dutt Sharma, the noted journalist and author, wrote in his book “Tales of the Most Adventurous Mountain Peaks”: “The region around Mount Elb

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Explore the wild on Instagram: "🚨 MOUNTAIN SAFETY REMINDER 🚨 A 31-year-old hiker tragically lost his life on Mount Nama (5,088 m / 16,690 ft), Sichuan, China, after unclipping from his safety rope in order to take a selfie. The fall was nearly 200 meters, and rescue teams could do nothing to save him. ❄️ High-altitude environments are unforgiving. At elevations above 5,000 meters, oxygen levels are less than 50% of what you breathe at sea level. Every step demands balance, awareness, and respe

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