Atlantica - 01.02.2006, Page 52

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Early spring is the best time to hike and ski Öræfajökull, southeast Iceland.
Iceland’s highest peak at 2,119m (6.952 ft), Öræfajökull is an ice-covered,
three-peaked volcano. The largest of its four recorded eruptions – the great-
est in the history of Iceland – was in 1362. The last was in 1726, but the
volcano is only sleeping. Best to have your skis ready. Just in case. PS
Higher Ground
Photo by Páll Stefánsson
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