Annapurna (8091m) is located on the Annapurna massif of the Himalayas, in North-central Nepal. Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain peak in the world. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as a Goddess of the Harvests or more simply the provider.It became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. Of Annapurna's many high peaks, five are labeled using some variation of the name Annapurna of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II),stands like bookends at the western and eastern ends of the massif. The first ascent of the Annapurna via the North Face in the year 1950 was immortalized in the great Maurice Herzog's book "Annapurna".After 20 years another team succeeded on the mountain.Thursday, November 26, 2009
Annapurna
Annapurna (8091m) is located on the Annapurna massif of the Himalayas, in North-central Nepal. Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain peak in the world. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as a Goddess of the Harvests or more simply the provider.It became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. Of Annapurna's many high peaks, five are labeled using some variation of the name Annapurna of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II),stands like bookends at the western and eastern ends of the massif. The first ascent of the Annapurna via the North Face in the year 1950 was immortalized in the great Maurice Herzog's book "Annapurna".After 20 years another team succeeded on the mountain.
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