Majadita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Majadita |
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Cumbre de la Majadita from the west.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,280 m (20,600 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,113 m (6,932 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Majadita
Location in Argentina
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| Location | Argentina |
| Parent range | Andes |
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| First ascent | John Biggar on December 4, 1996 |
| Easiest route | North slopes |
Cumbre de la Majadita is a tall mountain peak located in the Andes mountain range. It stands in the San Juan Province of Argentina, not far from a town called Rodeo. This impressive mountain reaches a height of 6,280 meters (about 20,600 feet) above sea level!
Even though it's very tall, Cumbre de la Majadita was one of the last mountains over 6,000 meters in the Andes to be successfully climbed. The first time someone officially reached its top was in December 1996.
About Majadita Mountain
Cumbre de la Majadita is known for its large glaciers. Glaciers are like huge, slow-moving rivers of ice. On Majadita, these glaciers are quite gentle, meaning they don't have very steep slopes. This makes them a bit easier to travel across compared to some other icy mountain areas.
Where is Majadita Located?
This mountain is found in the western part of Argentina. It's part of the mighty Andes mountain range, which stretches along the entire western side of South America. The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world!
Climbing Majadita
The first person to officially climb Cumbre de la Majadita was an explorer named John Biggar. He reached the summit on December 4, 1996. The easiest way to climb this mountain is usually by following its northern slopes.
Because it was one of the last very tall peaks in the Andes to be climbed, it shows how challenging and remote some parts of the Andes can be, even in modern times.
See Also
- List of mountains in Argentina
- List of Ultras of South America
- List of mountains in the Andes
- In Spanish: Cerro de la Majadita para niños
