Cold Climate Collection

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis). This woodland flower is found in cool and moist forests across northern Europe and other temperate-to-arctic (boreal) regions

Scenic view to valley with Kitandara Lakes, Senecio trees (Dendrosencio adnivalis) and snow on Kilembe Route
On Day 5, hikers on the Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park continue through the high altitude Afro Alpine vegetation zone and enjoy a view to Kitandara Lakes in the valley with senecio trees

A close up detail of a young sitka spruce tree, the needles and branches

The dorsal fin of an orca, or killer whale in Behm Canal near Ketchikan

A harbor seal looks at the camera at South Sawyer Glacier

Hohenzollern Castle in winter, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

View over Danube River to Ulm Cathedral, Ulm, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Old Town reflecting in Neckar River, Tubingen, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Old Town with Holderlinturm tower and Collegiate Church on Neckar River, Tubingen, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Old Town with Holderlinturm tower reflecting in Neckar River, Tubingen, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mill at Blautopf Lake, Blaubeuren, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

One hundred miles away
Magdalena Russocka

Kitandara Lake, Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Kasese District, Uganda
On Day 6, hikers on the Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Uganda, pass through the high altitude Afro Alpine vegetation zone and enjoy a view to Kitandara Lake with senecio trees

Afro alpine vegetation in the mist, Hunwicks Camp, Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Kasese District, Uganda
On the Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Uganda, the Afro alpine vegetation zone is full of unique vegetation specially adapted to harsh conditions including Giant lobelia (Lobelia wollastoni)

View from Margherita Peak, Mount Stanley, Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Kasese District, Uganda
On Day 6 of the Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Uganda, hikers can try to summit Mount Stanleys Margherita Peak, the third highest point in Africa and the highest point in Uganda

Snow, ice formations, glaciers and rime on Mount Stanley, Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Kasese District
Mount Stanley is the highest point in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and is part of the Rwenzori National Park, Uganda

View of Mount Stanley from the Kilembe Route, Rwenzori National Park, Kasese District, Uganda
On day 6 of the Kilembe Route, after summiting Mount Stanley, hikers make their way to lower elevation in Rwenzori National Park, Uganda

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) with characteristically long tusk, side view

Illustration, white adult and baby Arctic Lemmings (Dicrostonyx torquatus), side view

An iceberg beached after coming from the Vatnajokull icecap, Iceland.; Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull icecap, Iceland

Tree trunks and conifers in the mist at sunrise, Mammoth Hot Springs, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Bare trees and conifer trunks emerge through the misty steam at sunrise in Mammoth Hot Springs; Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Cottonwood tree near fence illuminated by the sunrise in the fog in winter, Lamar Valley, YNP, USA
Sunlight illuminates the silhouette of a large cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides) in a snow covered field near a wooden fence in the early morning mist at sunrise

Lodgepole pines and snow in the mist

Frost encrusted grass shrouded in mist in winter

Cottonwood tree illuminated by the sunrise in the fog in winter, Lamar Valley, YNP, USA
Sunlight illuminates the silhouette of a cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides) in a snow covered field in the early morning mist at sunrise, Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park

Frost covered conifers in the mist, Mammoth Hot Springs, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered conifers emerge through the misty steam in Mammoth Hot Springs; Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Ice on the coastal beach outslide the lagoon at Jokulsarlon, Iceland.; Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull icecap, Iceland

Icebergs floating in the Jokulsarlon lagoon, Iceland.; Jokulsarlon lagoon, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Tundra or Bewicks Swan (Cygnus columbianus), with yellow-black bill and black feet, side view

Illustration, Stoat or Ermine (Mustela erminea) standing on hind legs and turning its head back to look behind it, side view

Illustration, brown Siberian Lemming (Lemmus sibiricus), side view

Polar bear (Ursus Maritimus) standing with its head turned to right

Salix herbacea, Dwarf Willow, leafy sprig and catkins

Illustration, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) sitting on icy surface, side view

Three dimensional model of polar area, showing progression of ice from icecap to iceberg

Common or Habour Seal (Phoca vitulina), high angle view

Penguin lying on its front, 3 / 4 elevated view
Penguin lying on its front, 3/4 elevated view

Woolly rhinoceros, artwork
Woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis), artwork. This extinct rhino lived in the northern steppes of Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch (1. 8 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago)

Dwarf birch (Betula nana) growing on a lichen-covered rock. Photographed in Dovrefjell National Park, Norway

Starry saxifrage and swamp moss
Starry saxifrage (Saxifraga stellaris, pink and white) and swamp moss (Philonotis fontana, green) in a mountain bog

Stiff clubmoss (Lycopodium annotinum) in a pine forest. Also called interrupted clubmoss, this primitive plant is commonly found in moist forest, thickets

Long beech fern (Phegopteris connectilis)

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"Embracing the Beauty of Cold Climates: From Twinflower to Hohenzollern Castle, Explore the Chilling Wonders" Discovering the wonders of cold climates is like stepping into a fairytale. In Uganda's Rwenzori National Park, the enchanting Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) blooms amidst a scenic view of Kitandara Lakes and Senecio trees (Dendrosencio adnivalis), all adorned with a delicate blanket of snow on Kilembe Route. Across continents, in Germany's Swabian Alps, lies the majestic Hohenzollern Castle standing tall against a winter backdrop. Its grandeur is only surpassed by the breathtaking view over Danube River to Ulm Cathedral, where frozen landscapes create an ethereal atmosphere. As we wander through Tubingen's Old Town, time seems to stand still as Holderlinturm tower and Collegiate Church reflect upon Neckar River. The ancient charm continues as we witness its reflection shimmering in Blautopf Lake while passing by an old mill - remnants of history frozen in time. But it doesn't end there; these cold climates hold secrets even from afar. One hundred miles away lies Kitandara Lake on Kilembe Route in Uganda's Rwenzori National Park. Surrounded by Afro alpine vegetation shrouded in mist at Hunwicks Camp, this hidden gem offers solace for those seeking tranquility amidst nature's icy embrace. For those daring enough to conquer heights, Margherita Peak atop Mount Stanley reveals a panoramic view that takes our breath away. Standing proudly on Kilembe Route within Rwenzori National Park, this vantage point showcases nature's raw beauty untouched by human hands. In these cold climates lie tales waiting to be told - stories woven together by frosty landscapes and resilient flora.