Harry Kikstra

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Harry Kikstra started his website, 7summits.com many years ago to give information about the highest peaks of the 7 continents. Organised Expeditions, statistics, photos and general information can be found.

Harry has summited all the mountains he has recommended, among many others, and took hundreds of images during his many trips which have been published in, a variety of publications, including National Geographic Adventure, Dutch Penthouse & Panorama, Australian Outside, South African Getaway and in his guidebooks about Aconcagua & Denali.

A collection of his best images can be found on the special photoblog www.ExposedPlanet.com

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Recent reviews by Harry Kikstra

Baltoro Glacier

Baltoro Glacier

Mountains in India

Though not a mountain itself, the Baltoro Glacier in Northern Pakistan is surrounded by an incredible collection of famous peaks like K2, Broad Peak, ...

Mount Everest

Mount Everest

Mountains in Mount Everest, Nepal

A list of mountains cannot be complete without the highest one… With 8848m/29,029ft Mount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet. The BaseCamps ...

Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc

Mountains in Piedmont-Northeast, Italy

The highest mountain of the Alps, Mont Blanc is the birthplace of modern Alpinism. The route can be climbed in 2-3 days when you are acclimatised and though ...

Denali (Mount McKinley)

Denali (Mount McKinley)

Mountains in Alaska Northwest, United States

The highest point of North America is to be found in Alaska, close to the Polar Circle. With 6192m/20,320ft it is a massive block of rock and ice sticking ...

Mount Vinson (Vinson Massif)

Mount Vinson (Vinson Massif)

Mountains in Antarctica

Imagine climbing in the night when the sun is still above you and there is snow and ice all the way to the horizon! Welcome to Antarctica! The highest point ...

Harry Kikstra has written 10 reviews. See more »

Harry Kikstra has reviewed 10 countries.