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{{Infobox mountain|name=Mount Koiski|etymology=Traditional Norse religious texts and sayings, ancient Cordish.|translation="Chief of the Gods"|pronunciation={{IPA-en|kɪ́jɔsgi}}|location=Olmeria|elevation=6,085m|prominence=1,143m|range=li Mätvhas|first_ascent=Never|easiest_route=Unknown|elevation_ft=19,964|prominence_ft=3750}} | {{Infobox mountain|name=Mount Koiski|etymology=Traditional Norse religious texts and sayings, ancient Cordish.|translation="Chief of the Gods"|pronunciation={{IPA-en|kɪ́jɔsgi}}|location=Olmeria|elevation=6,085m|prominence=1,143m|range=li Mätvhas|first_ascent=Never|easiest_route=Unknown|elevation_ft=19,964|prominence_ft=3750}} | ||
'''Mount Koiski''' is a mountain in the [[Mätvhas|li Mätvhas]] range, in central Olmeria. Its peak is more than 6,000m (19,685ft) above sea level, making it the tallest mountain in Olmeria and amongst the biggest in [[Ultmar]]. While the lower regions of the mountain's foothills are a popular tourist site, few venture up the mountain in earnest. In fact, no-one has yet summited the peak, although 608 people have officially tried, with 54 of them dying in the attempt. While the mountain is not in the ranks of the worlds tallest, with it's 6,085m (19,964ft) summit well below the so called death zone, long and exposed climbing routes, avalanche risks, extreme cold, altitude sickness and the sheer extent of the climb from base camp at only 2,306m (7,566ft) make it extremely deadly. Particularly, because base camp is so low and the climb so long, it becomes much harder to acclimatise to higher altitudes and minimise altitude sickness. | '''Mount Koiski''' is a mountain in the [[Mätvhas|li Mätvhas]] range, in central [[Olmeria]]. Its peak is more than 6,000m (19,685ft) above sea level, making it the tallest mountain in Olmeria and amongst the biggest in [[Ultmar]]. While the lower regions of the mountain's foothills are a popular tourist site, few venture up the mountain in earnest. In fact, no-one has yet summited the peak, although 608 people have officially tried, with 54 of them dying in the attempt. While the mountain is not in the ranks of the worlds tallest, with it's 6,085m (19,964ft) summit well below the so called death zone, long and exposed climbing routes, avalanche risks, extreme cold, altitude sickness and the sheer extent of the climb from base camp at only 2,306m (7,566ft) make it extremely deadly. Particularly, because base camp is so low and the climb so long, it becomes much harder to acclimatise to higher altitudes and minimise altitude sickness. | ||
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[[File:Mt Koiski Climbing Map (North Side).png | [[File:Mt Koiski Climbing Map (North Side).png|frame|The "standard route" up Mt Koiski's north side. The furthest point climbed on this route and proposed final section are marked.|left]] | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Proposed 4th camp, no succesful | |||
The north side of Mt Koiski hosts the so-called standard route, where the majority of summit attempts begin, in addition to the primary location for shorter climbs into the mountain's foothills. Climbers begin at Base Camp, 2,305m above sea level, which can be reached in around 8-10 days of hiking from the closest major settlement Härnösun. Härnösun itself hosts a small airport, providing flights to and from the rest of Olmeria, in addition to a substantial mountaineering sector. Local guides can be hired from here to assist in transporting equipment to base camp, or leading smaller expeditions. These guides have also participated in all but one summit attempt to date, although this is usually arranged prior to a teams arrival in Härnösun. It is also possible to charter a helicopter for people or equipment from Härnösun to Base Camp, an option utilised by wealthy tourists and rescue services in the case of disasters. However most serious summit attempts have begun with the hike to Base Camp to allow for basic acclimatisation and prepare the body for the climb to come. | The north side of Mt Koiski hosts the so-called standard route, where the majority of summit attempts begin, in addition to the primary location for shorter climbs into the mountain's foothills. Climbers begin at Base Camp, 2,305m above sea level, which can be reached in around 8-10 days of hiking from the closest major settlement Härnösun. Härnösun itself hosts a small airport, providing flights to and from the rest of Olmeria, in addition to a substantial mountaineering sector. Local guides can be hired from here to assist in transporting equipment to base camp, or leading smaller expeditions. These guides have also participated in all but one summit attempt to date, although this is usually arranged prior to a teams arrival in Härnösun. It is also possible to charter a helicopter for people or equipment from Härnösun to Base Camp, an option utilised by wealthy tourists and rescue services in the case of disasters. However most serious summit attempts have begun with the hike to Base Camp to allow for basic acclimatisation and prepare the body for the climb to come. | ||