{"id":5386,"date":"2013-03-19T14:11:23","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T08:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/?p=5386"},"modified":"2013-03-19T14:55:56","modified_gmt":"2013-03-19T09:25:56","slug":"scale-the-seven-summits-with-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/03\/scale-the-seven-summits-with-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Scale the Seven Summits with Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Scale the Seven Summits with Google Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Elbrus-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5387\" title=\"Googler Dan Fredinburg on side of Mount Elbrus (Photo by Florian Nagl)\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Elbrus-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Googler Dan Fredinburg on side of Mount Elbrus (Photo by Florian Nagl)\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Elbrus-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Elbrus-2.jpg 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Img src: Google Official Blog]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After mapping the depths of the ocean, <a title=\"Google announces Mapathon to create better maps for India\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/02\/google-announces-mapathon-to-create-better-maps-for-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google Maps<\/a> has set its sights on the horizon and the towering peaks of some of the highest mountains in the world. Google Maps has added a few mountains to its huge Maps database, namely\u00a0Aconcagua (South America), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe) and Everest Base Camp (Asia). These are a few of the mountains which together make up the Seven Summits, i.e the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?layer=c&amp;cbp=13,23.32,,0,0&amp;panoid=H8PAjy9NvX-vXj6mqmiNxA&amp;t=m&amp;cbll=-3.068289,37.327011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-3.091836,37.32708&amp;spn=0.082278,0.146255&amp;z=12&amp;output=svembed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"425\" height=\"240\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?layer=c&amp;cbp=13,23.32,,0,0&amp;panoid=H8PAjy9NvX-vXj6mqmiNxA&amp;t=m&amp;cbll=-3.068289,37.327011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-3.091836,37.32708&amp;spn=0.082278,0.146255&amp;z=12\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Above you can explore\u00a0Tanzania\u2019s Mount Kilimanjaro, which is also known as the Roof of Africa. This is the\u00a0highest freestanding mountain in the world covered in snow just three degrees south of the equator. You can also hop to\u00a0to the tallest mountain in Europe, Russia\u2019s Mount Elbrus, and see huts constructed from Soviet-era fuel barrels which provide refuge to climbers when the weather turns foul.\u00a0Argentina\u2019s mighty Aconcagua, the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres is also up for exploration. You can observe how a base camp is set up and how climbing expeditions prep for their arduous ascent.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?layer=c&amp;cbp=13,92.93,,0,2.78&amp;panoid=UdU6omw_CrN8sm7NWUnpcw&amp;t=h&amp;cbll=28.007168,86.86105&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=27.924047,86.860657&amp;spn=0.291215,0.585022&amp;z=10&amp;output=svembed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"425\" height=\"240\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?layer=c&amp;cbp=13,92.93,,0,2.78&amp;panoid=UdU6omw_CrN8sm7NWUnpcw&amp;t=h&amp;cbll=28.007168,86.86105&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=27.924047,86.860657&amp;spn=0.291215,0.585022&amp;z=10\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the grand finale, head to the Everest Base Camp to take in the grand vistas of the snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks and the Khumbu glacier. You can visit the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/google-latlong.blogspot.com\/\">Lat Long Blog<\/a>\u00a0for more behind the scenes looks at what went into capturing these amazing views. You can also check out the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/help\/maps\/streetview\/gallery\/the-worlds-highest-peaks\/index.html\">Street View Gallery<\/a>\u00a0for more stunning captures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Google Maps has evolved into a truly useful tool for planning out the next holiday or adventure all from your favorite armchair. You can even explore all these views from your smartphone or tablet with the Maps app. So pull on a sweater pack a rucksack and get exploring!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Download Google Maps for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/id585027354\" target=\"_blank\">your iPhone<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Android device.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can connect with us here \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/techdivine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TECHDIVINE CREATIVE SERVICES<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Techdivine\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Techdivine\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/1513248?trk=tyah\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/Social-Media-Quotient-3198870?trk=hb_side_g&amp;gid=3198870\" target=\"_blank\">YourSMQ on LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/b\/117918285859180560490\/117918285859180560490\/posts\" target=\"_blank\">Google Plus<\/a>\u00a0\u2014-\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/YourSMQ\/\" target=\"_blank\">Slideshare<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.andromo.dev17973.app17266&amp;feature\" target=\"_blank\">Android App<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a title=\"Google Plus updates with huge cover photos and visual changes to profiles\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/03\/google-plus-updates-with-huge-cover-photos-and-visual-changes-to-profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Google Plus<\/strong> updates with huge cover photos and visual changes to profiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Google includes sign language app in Hangouts for challenged users\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/03\/google-includes-sign-language-app-in-hangouts-for-challenged-users\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Google<\/strong>\u00a0includes sign language app in\u00a0<strong>Hangouts<\/strong>\u00a0for challenged users<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Hangouts in Gmail now available in India\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/02\/hangouts-in-gmail-now-available-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hangouts in Gmail<\/strong>\u00a0now available in<strong>\u00a0India<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Type in Hindi with Google\u2019s Transliteration keyboard for Android\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/03\/type-in-hindi-with-googles-transliteration-keyboard-for-android\/\">Type in\u00a0<strong>Hindi<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Google\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0Transliteration keyboard for\u00a0<strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Play Super Sync Sports using Google Chrome on your desktop and mobile\" href=\"http:\/\/www.techdivine.com\/tdblog\/2013\/02\/play-super-sync-sports-using-google-chrome-on-your-desktop-and-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\">Play<strong>\u00a0Super Sync Sports<\/strong>\u00a0using\u00a0<strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>\u00a0on your desktop and mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techdivine.com%2Ftdblog%2F2013%2F03%2Fscale-the-seven-summits-with-google-maps%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; 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