Adventure travel in Oman: Towering Mountains

Oman is a sublime destination for serious climbers. More than
160 ascents – from beginner’s grades to technical ascents – have been established
throughout the country.



The
highest mountain range in Oman, Jabal Akhdar
(“Green Mountain”) takes its name from the year-round vegetation that covers
its slopes. The range’s tallest peak, Jabal
Shams (“Mountain of the Sun”), stands at 3,009 metres,