Jessie Leung, The Towers of Mordor, Italy (PLACES WILDERNESS 2024)

That is, the old coral reefs evolved into majestic mountains over millions of years. It's not for the faint of heart, but after a heart-pounding hike down a narrow ledge cliff from Rifugio Auronzo, as you can see, I overcame my anxieties to snap this remarkable panorama image from this steep rock!

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