First Hiking Maps Of Mars

[kmorgan]

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/02/070212183559.htm

But the walk to the trail head is a bitch!

 

[SAR-EMT40]

Me first! Everyone else. The line starts behind me.

Keith

 

[sapblatt]

Does anyone know how tough it is to downclimb Iani Chaos? Is it Class II or III?

 

[amstony]

Also, I am pretty sure you'll need to carry your own oxygen on this hike, not too many Sherpa's in this area. Plus the elevation is tough, so you better leave before sunrise.

 

[dclynch]

Gravity

Yes, but the lower gravity makes carrying a bigger load easier!

 

[SteveHiker]

Also, I am pretty sure you'll need to carry your own oxygen on this hike, not too many Sherpa's in this area. Plus the elevation is tough, so you better leave before sunrise.

but you can leave the water filter at home. You'll have to carry all your own water. However, if you did come across a spring, it would not be too likely to have giardia in it.


better hurry though, before the tourists crowds come to see the Face.

 

[Neil]

Uh, guys, forget about Mars. I do have good news though. There is hiking in heaven. The bad news is that you're leading Saturday's hike.

 

[KayakDan]

Oh,great,Mars...
I suppose we'll have to buy some software upgrade for our GPS now!

 

[carole]

Is there a 'list' yet?

 

[sapblatt]

Is there a 'list' yet?

Boy did I see that one coming!

 

[funkyfreddy]

I hope to live long enough and be healthy enough to hike on Mars..... also hope I'll be able to afford the fare there and back.

and, wow..... can you imagine the gear requirements?

 

[Ridgewalker]

Don't know if we'll sweat climbing, or jump up the mountains, if it's like the moon!

 

[Neil]

Is there a 'list' yet?

Yeah, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter......

Forget the gps, but I'd like to see how a compass works on Mars. Mapsource already has a CD you can buy. They call it Mars Attack.

 

[SteveHiker]

Is there a 'list' yet?

Yep.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_on_Mars_by_height

A compass won't work as there's only a spotty magnetic field. but on the other hand there's no spruce either. And the seasons are twice as long so you winter peakbaggers have more time.

 

[amstony]

Heres the peakbagging list for MARS highest peaks.......

Ok you asked for it..........here it is, courtesy USGS:

Who will maintian the list? We most DEFINITELY need a patch for motivation......or why go to Mars? And we most definitely need huts of some sort!

List of mountains on Mars by height

This is a list of mountains on Mars by height. The listed heights are relative to the Martian datum (the elevation defined as zero by average martian atmospheric pressure and planet radius), and not necessarily their surrounding terrain.

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Name Height (m)
Olympus Mons 21,171
Ascraeus Mons 18,209
Arsia Mons 17,779
Pavonis Mons 14,037
Elysium Mons 13,862
Anseris Mons 3,959
Euripus Mons 3,945
Tyrrhena Mons 3,920
Promethei Mons 3,789
Chronius Mons 3,240
Gonnus Mons 2,937
Labeatis Mons 1,143
Pindus Mons 704
Oceanidum Mons -1,277
Horarum Mons -2,325
Peraea Mons -2,470
Octantis Mons -2,731
Galaxius Mons -3,972


References
United States Geological Survey data files megt90n000eb.img and megt90n000eb.lbl

 

[alpinista]

I had a feeling you guys were all from Mars (yes, I'm from Venus!)

 

[Frodo]

I wonder what the rescue costs will be????? Dare I say "astronomical"?????

 

[SOFAS]

and, wow..... can you imagine the gear requirements? [/QUOTE]

On the bright side, you won't need a bear cannister.

 

[CrisisBill]

Anyone set up a car pool yet? I'll meet you at the car pool lot near the thruway in Kingston.

 

[kmorgan]

Anyone set up a car pool yet? I'll meet you at the car pool lot near the thruway in Kingston.

I think the Moon would be a better meeting place. Compared to the whole trip, it's just a short hop.

Kevin