This is probably what comes to mind when you picture a mountain — triangular, snowcapped peaks piercing the sky.

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But Mount Roraima is about to change that notion.

The flat-faced tepui, or tabletop mountain, spans three countries’ borders in South America: Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana.

From afar, it might not look particularly impressive…

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But upon closer inspection, the 1,300-foot cliffs are quite breathtaking.

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Roraima is part of Canaima National Park and the tabletop peaks are some of the oldest geological formations on Earth.

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They date back to two billion years ago.

Because of this, tepuis like Roraima are inhabited by plants and animals that aren’t found anywhere else on the planet.

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It’s not uncommon for the sky-high mountain to be enveloped in cloud cover.

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While it might seem impossible, people actually climb the plateau.

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Obviously, the view is worth the dangerous trek.

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If you’re lucky to witness a sunrise or sunset from the summit, you can count yourself as one of the luckiest hikers in the world.

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If that shot right there doesn’t inspire you to take a trip to the south, I don’t know what will! Who’s coming with me?!

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