From trekking the Himalayas to conquering Quebec’s Mont-Mégantic, Matador community members sent in their favorite hiking shots from around the world.
The Andes - Trekking + Climbing

After browsing through some spectacular submissions as part of our Book Review + Giveaway – Nepal: 25 Classic Treks and 12 Climbing Peaks, your Matador editors have picked their favorite shot:

The Khopara Ridge in Nepal – Shot by photographer Andris Bjornson

He wins the slick new book – The Andes – which outlines 26 treks and 18 climbing peaks around the region.

Andris’ shot, in addition to a couple favorites will be featured in an accompanying photo essay on Matador Trips.

Stay tuned!

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About The Author

Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström is a MatadorU faculty member and Network contributor. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Vogue, BBC, Fodors.com, and many more. Follow her photoblog at Sweden.se.

  • http://thetravelersnotebook.com david miller

    Congrats Andris! You deserve it.

  • http://collazoprojects.com/2008/05/18/top-5-ways-to-experience-mexico-city-like-a-local/ Julie

    Congratulations, Andris! I can’t wait to send you the book!

  • http://wayworded.blogspot.com/ Hal

    Congrats, Andris!

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