Velika Rudoka Serbia Highpoint 2660.34m +/- 0.07m (EGM2008 Geoid) Location 41.91848, 20.776532 July 27, 2025 Eric Gilbertson In 2014 it was widely believed Djeravica was the highest peak in Serbia. I was on a bicycle tour through eastern Europe and climbed Djeravica in late October. However, it was later revealed… Continue reading
Mt Ararat (Agri Dagi), Turkey Highpoint July 20 – 25, 2025 South Climb Route Eric Gilbertson July 20 – Fly to Igdir, bus to Dogubayazit July 21 – van ride to 2200m, hike to C1 3300m July 22 – hike to C2 4100m, return to C1 July 23 – move… Continue reading
Alpomish (aka Star of the East) Highest mountain in Uzbekistan Survey results recognized by the peer-reviewed scientific journal: Gilbertson, E., Gilbertson, M., “Determination of new national highpoints of five Asian and African countries – Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo,” Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment, 2025. Link… Continue reading