Pub Trivia: Mountain Round!

This is Pub Trivia coming to you less-than-live from the South Pole! Brought to you by your friendly SPT staff.

Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, the questions to only one of four rounds survived last night's mad brawl down at the South Pole Pub, otherwise know as the Galley. The four teams were closely matched, with 3 out of 4 teams winning individual rounds.

No looking up the answers until you have finished the round - cheaters never prosper! And remember, you are not trying to get the right answer, you are trying to get the answer that matches my Answer Key! So, with no further adue, I bring you the round written by yours truly, the Mountain Round!


1) Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to climb Mt Everist. What country was he from?

2) What country has the highest average elevation?

3) Highest peak in Antarctica? Elevation? +- 200m = 660ft

4) El Capitain is the center-piece of Yosemite National Park. The first ascent of this 2,900 ft wall climbed the central buttress called the Nose. When was this climb completed? +- 5 years

5) The beautiful Southern Alps have trained generations of mountaineers for the climbing in the biggest ranges of the world. What country are they located in?

6) The Wind River range is a beautiful high country mountain range that contains Gannett Peak, the highest in the state. What state are they in?

7) The Grand Teton National Park is a spectacular playground for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. According to legend, what does "Grand Teton" mean?

8) The Karakoram range spans what three countries?

9) Matt Moniz is the youngest person to climb to the highest point in all 50 states. What year did he complete this project, and what was his age?

10) What is the name of the most widely used rockclimbing rating system? For example, 5.12a.

11) The famous Haute Route is arguably the most popular ski traverse in the European Alps. Name the two towns that this route connects.

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Bonus:
B1) The Matterhorn is described by many as the most beautiful mountain in the world. What is its French name?

B2) What is the highest peak in South America?

Answers are in the next blog post.