Một điểm đáng tiếc là đội ngũ của Google có mặt vào thời điểm thời tiết chưa đủ thuận lợi để có thể leo lên đỉnh Everest. Tuy vậy, hình ảnh StreetView đến từ chuyến đi này vẫn là rất tuyệt vời.
Explore Everest, Kilimanjaro and more with Google Maps
Most of us have a bucket list of the places we want to visit in our
lifetime. If you’re like me, the list is pretty long—to be honest I’d be
lucky to get to all of mine. Google Maps has a bucket list too, and
today we’re checking off a couple of our favorites so we can make our
map more comprehensive and share it with you. And if tall mountains are
your thing, you’re in luck.
Now you can explore some of the most famous mountains on Earth,
including Aconcagua (South America), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus
(Europe) and Everest Base Camp (Asia) on Google Maps. These mountains
belong to the group of peaks known as the Seven Summits—the highest
mountain on each of the seven continents. While there’s nothing quite
like standing on the mountain, with Google Maps you can instantly
transport yourself to the top of these peaks and enjoy the sights
without all of the avalanches, rock slides, crevasses, and dangers from
altitude and weather that mountaineers face.
Start your adventure on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the dormant
volcano known as the Roof of Africa. See amazing views of the highest
freestanding mountain in the world covered in snow just three degrees
south of the equator.
At 19,341 ft, Uhuru is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro
Get imagery of Mt. Elbrus and all of the other mountains on Google Maps on your iPhone and Android device
Explore Argentina’s mighty Aconcagua, the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. See how a base camp is set up amongst the exposed rock in Plaza Argentina and how expeditions eat, camp and prepare for their ascent.
A permanent park ranger camp, as well as a helipad and medical center are available during climbing seasons at Plaza Argentina
Finally, make your way to Everest Base Camp, where expeditions stage their attempts to reach the top of the world. Along the ascent, steal glimpses of the snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks and the awesome Khumbu glacier.
The
route to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking routes
in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year
This imagery was collected with a simple lightweight tripod and digital camera with a fisheye lens—equipment typically used for our Business Photos program. See the slideshow below and our Lat Long Blog for a behind-the-scenes look at the regular Googlers that actually climbed these mountains to capture this stunning photography.
Behind-the-scenes shots of the expedition team
Whether you’re scoping out the mountain for your next big adventure or exploring it from the comfort and warmth of your home, we hope you enjoy these views from the top of the world. See more of our favorite shots on the Street View Gallery. We’ll also be hosting a Hangout on Air today at 10:00 am PT where we’ll share stories from our expeditions and answer questions about this special collection.
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