The easiest mountains to climb. The most dangerous mountains in the world
Lost in the clouds, mountain peaks have always attracted people with their grandeur and inaccessibility. The way a person is arranged is that he needs to assert himself and feel like the ruler of the world. And where else can you experience the heady feeling of omnipotence, if not at a great height, to which even birds cannot fly. Therefore, for many decades, thousands of climbers have been storming the highest mountains of the planet covered with ice and snow in order to prove to themselves and others their uniqueness.
However, mountain peaks are different. Some are friendly towards climbers, while others can be described as the most dangerous mountains, capable of taking the life of stubborn climbers. Their icy slopes are characterized by rock falls, avalanches, strong winds and on high altitude a lack of oxygen begins to be felt.
The cohort of the most dangerous mountains includes Everest- the most high peak the world. The height of this giant rock formation is 8848 meters. Tens of thousands of professional climbers dream of conquering it. The first ascent to the summit took place on May 29, 1953. Since then, more than 7.5 thousand people have visited the summit, and more than 3 thousand people have climbed Everest more than 1 time.
The body of the deceased climber on Mount Everest
But we must not forget about the dead. There are about 300 of them. And who knows, maybe at the moment when you read these lines, another climber is dying on the slope of the majestic mountain. This huge mountain range has long been called a graveyard for climbers. At the same time, no one removes the bodies of the dead, since there are simply no opportunities for this. The frozen remains in bright clothes lie at different heights for years and begin to serve as landmarks for other climbers.
So the corpse of Indian citizen Tsewang Palzhora lay at an altitude of 8.5 thousand meters for 17 years. He was even nicknamed "green boots" as Paljora wore bright green shoes before climbing. And there are a lot of such bodies on the icy slopes of Everest. And people are dying because of heavy weather conditions... The icy wind piercing through and through, the temperature of minus 50-60 degrees Celsius, the lack of oxygen in the rarefied atmosphere - all this contributes to the death of climbers. But nothing stops people, and they stubbornly climb up.
More bodies of dead climbers
There is nothing good to say about another mountain in the Himalayas, which bears the name Annapurna... Its height reaches 8091 meters, and all these meters represent one continuous danger, covered with ice build-ups. When conquering this mountain, up to 40% of climbers died.
There is a mountain in the Himalayas in Pakistan Nanga Parbat with a height of 8126 meters. Before Everest gained popularity among climbers, it was this mountain that ranked first in terms of the number of deaths. She even received the nickname "Killer Mountain". In 1953, 62 people died at once while trying to reach its top. But apparently Nanga Parbat quenched her thirst for blood, and in subsequent years, the death rate of climbers decreased significantly. Currently, it does not exceed 5.5%.
Mount Annapurna view
The most dangerous mountains would lose their high status if they did not include such a mountain peak as Kanchenjunga with a height of 8586 meters. It is located in the Himalayas and is considered the third highest in the world. For climbers, it is a real nightmare due to inclement weather and constant avalanches. The mortality rate among those who dream of conquering this wayward mountain reaches 25%.
The mountain can boast of no less bloodthirstiness Chogori with a height of 8614 meters, also belonging to the Himalayas. Climbing conditions on it are extreme. The harsh peak does not forgive even the smallest mistakes, and therefore every 4th climber who dreams of conquering it dies. In winter, climbing is not possible at all.
However, not only the Himalayas can boast of the most dangerous mountains. The Alps, located in prosperous Europe, are no less dangerous. Here the leading position is occupied by such a mountain peak as Mont Blanc with maximum height 4810 meters. The first ascent to this mountain range dates back to August 8, 1786. In 1808 majestic mountain conquered by the woman Maria Paradis. However, for more than 200 years, several thousand climbers have died on the slopes of Mont Blanc, and therefore the mountain is considered the record for mortality.
Mount Eiger
Another mountain in the Alps is also of great danger - Eiger... It is located in Switzerland, and the height of this mountain formation reaches 3970 meters. The Eiger is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the world, although its height is not very impressive. This peak is often referred to as the "cannibal". It is notable for its large elevation difference and constantly changing weather. For a century and a half of ascents, this peak claimed the lives of 65 people.
The most dangerous mountains in the world include Matterhorn- a mountain peak in the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy with a height of 4478 meters. This is one of the most difficult peaks in the Alpine mountains to climb. Its northern slope is considered inaccessible and technically difficult to climb. Also avalanches and rockfalls often occur on the Matterhorn. True, despite this, the wayward peak was conquered twice in 1865. But one of the groups of 4 people on the way back fell into the abyss due to a broken cable.
Matterhorn mountain view
But not only in Eurasia are the most dangerous mountains in the world. They are in America too. Here you can call Fitzroy with a height of 3359 meters. Its location is Patagonia, on the border between Chile and Argentina. This majestic granite peak is one of the most dangerous in the world for climbers. Only one successful ascent is recorded here per year.
Climbers face two challenges. The first is a steep section with a height of 600 meters. The second problem is inclement weather. It can last for weeks and kills any urge to climb rocks. In addition, it is possible to climb Fitzroy only from December to February, when summer reigns in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mount Fitzroy
Relatively popular among climbers is vinson array located in Antarctica. Its height reaches 4892 meters. However, the mountains of Antarctica are not considered difficult to climb in a climbing environment. Since 1958, at least one and a half thousand people have climbed to their summits. The most difficult thing is to get to the massif, but Antarctica favors penguins more than people. Therefore, it is not very difficult to disappear in a snowstorm forever.
Trying to conquer the highest mountain in the world - Everest, hundreds of climbers lost their lives. Many believe that Everest is not only the most high mountain in the world, but also the most deadly when climbing. This is not entirely true. An estimated 3,000 climbers have successfully reached the peak of Everest, including a 13-year-old blind child and a 73-year-old woman who broke her own record for oldest female climber this month. This selection contains five mountains believed to be more deadly to climbers than Mount Everest.
1. Kanchenjunga India
28,169 feet (8,585.9 meters)
Climbers attempted to conquer Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, for fifty years, but were only able to reach its highest point in 1955. The mountain, which is famous for its constant avalanches and inclement weather, has no routes or paths. The death rate on this mountain has reached a whopping 22% since the 1990s. Only 187 climbers were able to reach the summit of Kanchenjunga.
2.K2 (Chogori)
Located between China and Pakistan.
28,251 ft (8,611 meters)
K2 is responsible for the death of one in four climbers who make it to the top level. Conquering the holy grail of mountaineering means dealing with steeper, colder slopes and less predictable weather than Everest. Since 1954, 280 people have conquered the mountain. Dozens of deaths have been reported since 1939, most of which occurred during the descent. The death rate on this mountain has reached 19.7% since the 1990s.
3. Annapurna
Central Nepal
26,545 feet (8,091 meters)
Since the first climb in 1950, only 130 people have climbed Annapurna, and approximately 53 have died trying to climb there. This mountain is ranked 10th among the highest mountains in the world. But despite this, it has a mortality rate of 41% (this is almost like 50/50)
4. Nangaparbat, Kashmir
26,657 ft (8126 m)
The mountain has the nickname "human absorber". Nangaparbat is the ninth most big mountain in the world. The wall of ice on its southern side has mesmerized climbers since the first successful climb in 1953. 263 people were able to conquer the mountain and 62 people died trying to do it. (Most of the deaths occurred before 1953). The mortality rate is 5.5% (at Everest 4.4)
5. Eiger, Switzerland
13,000 ft (3,962 meters)
Translated from German, Eiger means cannibal. Mount Eiger is far from the highest, but this did not prevent it from gaining a reputation as one of the most deadly - dangerous mountains in the world. The most dangerous place here is the "death wall" which is 6,000 feet (2 kilometers) long. This gap is dangerous because chunks of melting ice often fall from it, so it is safer to climb during the coldest months. The mountain was first conquered in 1938. Trying to conquer the mountain, 64 climbers died.
We have collected for you the five most dangerous mountains in the world and learned from a professional climber all the intricacies of preparing for the ascent.
December 11 is the International Day of Mountains. This holiday appeared quite recently, only at the UN Assembly in 2003, which is very surprising considering how important mountains are for our world. They not only make up a quarter of the entire land surface and are home to more than ten percent of the population; mountains are the basis for the economic prosperity of mankind. And also, in the pagan cultures of the world, mountains have always been a sacred place - the abode of spirits and gods (the same ancient Greek Olympus).
But not all mountains are beautiful and serene. Among them there are real predators who strictly judge everyone who decides to conquer them.
"360 Podmoskovye" decided to recall the most cruel and treacherous peaks in the world, which are always ready to throw down an unlucky climber. And, if you immediately remember Everest 8844 meters high, then you are not entirely right. Although at its top the temperature drops to -60 degrees, and the wind speed sometimes reaches two hundred meters per second, this is not the most dangerous peak in the world.
More than three thousand climbers have conquered Everest, both alone and as part of a group. Oh yes, a 13-year-old blind child and a 73-year-old woman also climbed this mountain in a group. And although Everest has gathered its bloody harvest from those who decided to reach the top, there are even more dangerous peaks in the world.
In addition to a selection of the most dangerous peaks in the world, "360 Podmoskovye" learned about some of the difficulties and intricacies of mountaineering from Anna Pomazova, a professional mountain climber.
Kanchenjunga
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Kanchenjunga (8586 meters) is not only the third highest peak in the world, but also one of the most dangerous climbing routes in the entire globe. A simple rule applies to the rest of the world: technological innovations reduce mortality. Kanchenjunga, on the other hand, is completely indifferent to technical progress. The summit continues to kill climbers with frightening frequency, and the mortality rate has only increased in recent years.
The name of the mountain is translated from Tibetan as Five Treasures of the Great Snows. The five peaks of Kanchenjunga are the five treasures: silver, gold, jewelry, grain and sacred texts. The mountain (which the locals endow with a female spirit) zealously guards its treasures and tries to kill all who encroach on them. By the way, Kanchenjunga especially hates female climbers. Only one of them was able to conquer this mountain - the Englishwoman Jeanette Harrison. True, six months later, she tragically died during the conquest of Mount Dhaulagiri.
- What are the features of preparation for high-mountain ascents?
Preparation should be appropriate for the problems that may arise at altitude. This is mainly the so-called altitude sickness, which arises due to the fact that a person is not used to height. This is a lack of oxygen, so training should include elements with a breath load. It is possible to run up and down at ragged distances, faster and slower. So that the respiratory system is trained.
Another aspect is muscular fitness. This is a big load, first of all, on the legs. The most beneficial is running and walking (at a fast pace). Moreover, you need to train not on flat terrain, preferably hills with ups and downs, not asphalt roads, but unpaved ones. For climbers and those who go to the mountains, the basic training is running. Well, plus to this, since during ascents there are often technical elements, you also need to squat, pull up. That is, of course, this is general physical training. The exercises seem to be commonplace, but, nevertheless, quite important in order to prepare for a hike in the mountains.
Chogori, or K2
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Chogori (8611 meters) is the most difficult and dangerous peak in the world, despite the fact that it is the second highest after Mount Everest. This is hell and at the same time the Holy Raal of any self-respecting climber. Only 284 climbers were able to conquer K2. The overall mortality rate of mountain climbers at this summit is 25%. They could not conquer this peak in winter.
- What do they eat in the mountains?
The food is very individual and, probably, there are no uniform standards. There are many different types of products now, including for athletes. But the basic so-called "layout" should come from how many calories we are going to burn there. And, accordingly, you need to try to restore this amount of calories. This, of course, is very difficult, because you cannot carry heavy products, and it is not always possible to take large quantities. Therefore, they take the most high-calorie foods, for example, chocolate, something meat - sausages, bacon. And the main dishes, as in ordinary life, are cereals and pasta. Some athletes do take active supplements, but this is not a dogma, and not many people are passionate about it.
Annapurna
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This is not one peak, but a whole mountain range in the Himalayas, the highest point of which reaches a height of 8091 meters. Annapurna is the tenth highest of all eight-thousanders. She was the first of this type of mountains to allow man to conquer his peak. However, this does not give reason to think that climbing it is a pleasure walk. Some thirty years ago, every second climber remained forever on the slopes of Annapurna, but now these numbers have become more optimistic: the mortality rate of climbers on the mountain is about 19%.
- There is also such a question: which is harder, to go up or down?
Of course, everything strongly depends on specific places, a specific peak and on a person's abilities. More often than not, the ascent seems to be the hardest. But there is such a nuance that, firstly, after lifting the legs get tired. When you go down hard and the load is unusual for a person, the leg is slightly directed downward. And this load is very large, and many say that it is harder for them to go down. In addition, there is also such an aspect that the ascent is often delayed, this is a rather difficult event, for several hours, or even for several days. And when the descent begins, the person is already very tired. The descent is difficult because of this, there is no strength. All forces were put on the rise, because it is considered that the goal is achieved when a person is at the top. But, in fact, it was achieved when you returned.
Eiger
The Eiger is a peak in the Bernese Alps with a height of only 3970 meters. “Not even four thousand? And what's so dangerous?” - you say, and you will be wrong. Despite the "childish" height, this peak competed with the eight-thousanders in terms of danger and difficulty of climbing. Moreover, for a long time there were no even attempts to get to the top: it just seemed impossible. The thing is that in the last part of the route, glaciers and pieces of rock repeatedly slide down the two-kilometer slope onto the climbers. The Eiger is an icy hell that can still fill up a gaping climber with tons of ice.
- Whether there is a unconquered peaks in the world?
Of course, there are still others. There are, of course, fewer and fewer of them. Basically, of course, they are concentrated in the Himalayas. This is not yet fully explored mountain piece.
Banntha Brakk
The Karakorum mountain range in Pakistan has always enjoyed a notoriety among climbers. But among all the peaks, Banntha Brakk (7285 meters) was the most difficult to access and deadly. Only three ascents on it were successfully completed, and between the first (1977) and the second (2001) 24 years passed. For its bloodthirsty disposition, the locals nicknamed the mountain "cannibal".
When attempts are made to conquer the highest and dangerous peaks, the process resembles "hussar roulette". First of all, we are talking about climbing mountains "eight-thousanders". It is well known that at an altitude of 5000 m above sea level in the human body, which did not pass special training, there is a lack of oxygen, its adaptation and general performance decrease.
At an altitude of more than 8000 meters, the amount of oxygen is significantly reduced and is only 30% of the norm necessary for the human body, such conditions are very dangerous to health.
So, the most dangerous mountains are where the so-called physiological zone of the atmosphere ends.
Tibet, Western Nepal
Mountain (Tibet, Western Nepal) - 8091 meters above sea level. The Annapurna mountain range is part of the Main Himalayan Range. The summit of Annapurna is considered the most difficult to climb. In confirmation of this - the names of the mountain, given local residents: Durga - "Inaccessible", Kali - "Black", "Terrible". The death rate when trying to conquer it reaches 41%.
Annapurna
Annapurna gained fame as the first eight-thousanders conquered by man in history. For the first time it was overcome by the French Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal on June 3, 1950. They spent about 14 days on the descent from the mountain, the result of severe frostbite was the loss of all toes, and Maurice also had frostbite on his hands. It is also considered to be the most outstanding achievement in the history of world mountaineering.
Since the first ascent, another 130 people have tried to climb to the top. Annapurna is unmatched in the world in terms of the danger that climbers face. One of the biggest tragedies happened here in 2014, when 39 climbers were caught in snow storms and a series of avalanches. All died.
Chogori K2
The mountain peak in Karakorum, Chogori K2 - 8611 meters above the sea surface, occupies the second position among the highest points in the world. It rises up on the Pakistan-China border. Chogori is considered dangerous for human climbing from a technical point of view. Even the easiest of its routes involve overcoming steep cliffs, glaciers in the form of overhanging boulders and pillars. It is technical difficulties that explain the 25% mortality rate of extreme sportsmen trying to conquer K2.
Most climbers prefer to climb the route from the Pakistani side. But even here they are in danger - the most bottleneck paths where avalanches can overtake at any moment. It is considered impossible to conquer K2 in winter.
Nanga Parbat
Mount Chogori, in terms of the technical complexity of the routes, is slightly inferior to Mount Nanga Parbat ("Naked Mountain"), reaching 8126 m. The summit is located in the northwestern part of the Himalayan mountains. To get to the top is possible only by walking along a very narrow ridge - the southern side (4600 meters high) is recognized as the largest mountain slope in the world.
For the first time, Nanga Parbat was overcome in 1953 by Hermann Buhl. The climber made a 40-hour ascent without the aid of an ice ax and oxygen. Since then, 263 people have climbed it, 62 climbers have died during the entire period. The mortality rate is 21%. The mountains received the well-deserved name "Killer Mountains" and "Human Absorbers". But, despite this, the mountain attracts extreme lovers, especially not the criminal ice wall of the southern slope, and daredevils challenge it.
Kanchenjunga
In India there is another mountain dangerous for climbing - Kanchenjunga ("Mountain of Five Treasures"). It is the highest point in the Himalayas - 8586 meters above the sea surface and the third highest in the world.
For half a century, Kanchenjunga remained unconquered, and only in 1955 climbers managed to reach its summit. There are no paved routes or paths on the mountain. The frequent inclement weather and regular avalanches add to the difficulties. During all this time, only 187 athletes managed to reach its top. It is worth noting that the number of deaths only increases over time, and today it is 22%.
Mont Blanc
Mount Mont Blanc (" White mountain") - the highest mountain Western Europe- 4810 meters. Nearby, on the mountain range of the same name, there are popular ski resorts Chamonix and Courmayeur.
The technical characteristics of the Mont Blanc ascent are not particularly difficult, but accidents happen every year. Unfavorable weather conditions and regular avalanches have an effect. For the first time, the British - William Wyndham and Richard Pocock - climbed the neighboring Mont Blanc peak in 1741. And already in August 1786, Michel Paccard and Jacques Balma conquered Mont Blanc.
Matterhorn
The Matterhorn (4478 meters) is renowned for its uniqueness. In shape, it very much resembles a horn, as if growing out of a valley. It is located in a picturesque alpine area, in the border zone between Italy and Switzerland. Despite its relatively low height, this peak has the highest mortality rate in Alpine mountains... As complexity is called: avalanches, rockfalls, technical characteristics and load on the routes.
In Switzerland, there is another dangerous mountain - the Eiger ("Cannibal"), which is only 3.962 meters high. The most dangerous is the so-called "death wall", 2000 meters long, from which chunks of melted ice break off and slide down. Climbers climb the summit for safety in the poorest months of the year. The Eiger was first conquered in 1938. During this time, 64 athletes died on its slopes.
Broad Peak is located in Pakistan, climbers climb its two highest peaks - 8028 and 8051 m above sea level. The laurels of the discoverer of the Peak ascents belong to the legendary Herman Buhl. For the first time he conquered the summit himself, and in 1957 he undertook an ascent, leading a team of Austrian climbers. The lethal outcome when trying to climb Broad Peak is 5%.
Gasherbrum
Pakistani Mount Gasherbrum I ("Beautiful Mountain"), 8068 meters high, has 9% of deaths during ascents. It was first climbed in 1958 by climbers from America. They embarked on a successful expedition of eight, led by the most famous and experienced climbers of the time, Pete Schenning and Andy Kaufman. The ascent to the top of Gasherbrum is recognized by experts as not difficult, but 8% of those wishing to climb to the top die on its slopes.
Nepal gave the world - Makalau ("Black Giant"). Its height is 8481 meters above the sea surface and resembles a very steep four-sided pyramid. Desperate daredevils (9%) die here every year when descending from the mountain. Ice blocks are regularly displaced here and there is a high probability of storm winds (up to 120 km per hour), in winter the air temperature reaches minus 40 degrees.
Nepal is also home to the "Mountain of the Spirit" - Manaslu (8156 meters). It was first conquered by Japanese climbers in 1956. The mortality rate among climbers is 10%, the consequences of avalanches, landslides, monsoon winds affect. One of the most famous and terrible incidents: the camp, set up at an altitude of 6500 meters, was literally wiped off the cliff. The entire expedition, consisting of 15 people, was killed.
Dhaulagiri
Nepalese man-eating mountain - Dhaulagiri I ("White Mountain"), the height reaches 8167 m. The mortality rate during ascents is 16%, the main reason is frequent and strong avalanches. Its southern side is considered completely inaccessible for climbing. But these characteristics thrill the desperate climbers even more.
Everest
Slightly less dangerous is climbing the highest and most famous mountain point in the world - Everest or Chomolungma ("Mother of the Universe", "Divine Mother of Snows"), which rises at 8848 m. It is located on the border area between Nepal and China. Everest is also a whole mountain range, which includes Lhotse peak - 8516 m, Nuptse - 7861 m and Changse - 7543 m.
Climbing Mount Everest is very popular with experienced climbers. The standard ascent route is not difficult technical characteristics, but climbers are annoyed by strong winds, changeable weather conditions, lack of oxygen.
Everest rises above the surface by 3-6 centimeters each year and shifts 7 centimeters to the northeast. Every year up to 30 people die trying to conquer Elbrus - the highest peak in Europe (5642 m). Elbrus - dormant volcano, located in the western Caucasus. The summit is covered with an ice blanket consisting of 22 glaciers.
It is also worth noting the highest and most dangerous mountain points continents:
- In the Andes, South America is the summit of Aconcagua, 6959 m high. Although from the point of view of mountaineering, it is considered easy.
- In North America - Mount McKinley, height 6135 m. Extreme climbers prefer climbing from May to July.
- In Africa, on the territory of Tanzania, there is the famous Kilimanjaro 5895 m. Every year the peak "considers" attempts to climb up to 40,000 amateur climbers.
- The highest peak in Antarctica is Vinson Peak, 4892 m high. It is located 1200 kilometers from the South Pole of the Earth.
- Mount Punchak Jaya 4884 m - the highest point of Australia and Oceania is located in Indonesia. For the first time it was overcome in 1962 by climbers from Austria, led by Heinrich Garrer. The mountain has a high technical rating, which attracts extreme enthusiasts.
In April of this year, one of the most tragic incidents in the entire history of the conquest of the mountain happened on Everest: as a result of an avalanche at an altitude of 5800 meters, 16 Sherpas-guides were killed. However, the highest peak in the world is not the most dangerous and difficult. Let's take a look at a list of the 25 most dangerous mountain peaks all over the world.
Everest, Nepal / China
Everest, being the highest peak in the world, at the same time is not the most difficult to climb, but still quite dangerous. In the entire history of climbing on the slopes of the mountain, about 250 climbers have died. This year alone, an avalanche at an altitude of 5800 meters buried 16 Sherpa guides.
Makalu, Nepal / China
Makalu (pictured: a mountain with a glare of sunshine at the top), the fifth highest mountain in the world, is located just 12 km from Everest, on the border of Napal and China. The difficulty of climbing it lies in the fact that it is difficult to get to it. Now helicopters are used for this. Makalu is considered one of the most difficult peaks among the eight-thousanders. The conquest of the "Crown of the Earth" - the conquest of all 14 eight-thousanders of the planet - is a great achievement in high-altitude mountaineering. At the moment, only 30 climbers (27 men and 3 women) have succeeded.
Photo: Oleg Dubinets
Mont Blanc, France / Italy
Technically, Mont Blanc is not a difficult peak, which attracts a huge number of climbers of all levels to it. Perhaps that is why, according to various estimates, up to 8,000 people died on the slopes of Mont Blanc.
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Chogori or K2, Pakistan / China
Chogori or K2 - the second highest peak in the world - is arguably the most difficult and deadly mountain on this list. For every four successful ascents of Chogori, there is one death. Expeditions to K2 go only during the summer season.
Photo: Kev Little
Cerro Torre, Argetina / Chile
Looking at the photograph of Cerro Torre, one can easily imagine why this summit is so difficult. Because of the strongest cold winds, the steep top of the mountain is often covered with a dense crust of ice. The first successful attempt to climb was made only in 1974.
Photo: Geoff Livingston
Annapurna, Nepal
Annapurna was visited by only 157 people, about 60 more died before reaching the summit. Thus, the mortality rate on this mountain is 38%, which is even higher than that of K2. However, this is not the limit: Kanchenjunga has a higher mortality rate, but more about it. Annapurna's southern slope is considered one of the most difficult routes for climbing.
Photo: Steve Razzetti
Eiger, Switzerland
The Eiger in Switzerland is notorious for its impregnable northern wall with a vertical drop of 1650 m. 64 people died on this slope alone. The first ascent of the Eiger was made in 1858.
Jannu, Nepal
Mount Jannu in the Nepalese Himalayas attracts the attention of climbers around the world as one of the most beautiful and difficult peaks in the Himalayas. The most difficult sections start after 7000 meters.
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Logan, Canada
Mount Logan is the second peak after McKinley North America, it is included in the list of "Seven Second Peaks", which includes the second highest peaks of all seven continents. Some of these peaks are considered more challenging than their more eminent and taller rivals. That is only worth, for example, K2 (mentioned above). Although the climb to Logan itself is not more difficult than McKinley, before that climbers still have to go a long way to the bottom.
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Dhaulagiri I, Nepal
The Dhaulagiri mountain range consists of 11 peaks, the main of which exceeds 8 km, the rest exceed 7 km. From 1808 to 1832, Dhaulagiri was considered the highest peak in the world, but climbers turned their attention to it only in the early 1950s. Only the eighth expedition was successful. Dhaulagiri I ranks seventh in the ranking of the highest peaks and has a higher mortality rate among those of comparable height Himalayan mountains... Since 1950, 58 climbers have died on the mountain.
Photo: Zolashine
Gauri Shankar, Nepal / China
Gauri Shankar is located not far from his neighbor Melungtse. Since it is ascended from the side of Nepal, and not Tibet, it has accepted more climbers. As in Melungtse, the ascent to Gauri Shankar is extremely difficult.
Photo: Ashish Bhujel
Siula Grande, Peru
The summit of Siula Grande, located in the Peruvian Andes, is best known for the book "Touching the Void" by climber Joe Simpson. The book tells the story of two young British climbers who, in 1985, set out to conquer Siula Grande along a route that no one had yet traveled. In 2003, a documentary was made based on this exciting book.
Photo: eathikesleephike
Banntha Brakk, Pakistan
Only three expeditions reached the summit of this mountain in the Karakorum mountain range. It is known as one of the most difficult peaks in the world: as many as 24 years passed between the first successful ascent in 1977 and the next one in 2001. For the difficulty of climbing and the high mortality rate, the mountain received the nickname "cannibal".
Photo: nunkun
Vinson Massif, Antarctica
Climbing Vinson is not too difficult, but the problem is that it is the highest peak in Antarctica. The existence of this mountain range became known only in 1957, it was then that it was discovered American planes... The highest point - Vinson Peak (4892 m) is part of the Seven Summits climbing project.
Photo: Stefan Radovanovic
Cerro Paine Grande, Chile
The summit of Cerro Paine Grande is part of the Cordillera del Paine mountain range in Chile. As in the case of Fitz Roy, the difficulty of the climb lies in the sheer cliffs and unpredictable weather.
Photo: Sebastián Irarrázaval
Lhotse, Nepal / China
Lhotse is directly connected to Everest and is considered the fourth highest peak. Lhotse has recorded nearly 400 successful ascents and 20 deaths. Climbing Lhotse is not that difficult: at least one tour operator offers a package that includes climbing both peaks in one expedition.
Photo: Carsten Nebel
Melungtse, Nepal / China
The only successful attempt to climb Melungtse was recorded in 1992, but to a large extent not because of the difficulty of the ascent, but because of the difficulty of obtaining permission from the Tibetan authorities. Nanga Parbat, Pakistan.
Mount Nanga Parbat was dubbed "the eater of people." For the first time it was possible to conquer it only in 1953, and many subsequent attempts ended tragically. The peculiarity of the ascent to Nanga Parbat is that part of the ascent from all sides is made up of sheer walls, the length of one of which, called Rupalskaya, reaches 4600 meters - this is the longest wall in the world. Nanga Parbat never conquered in winter.
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St. Elias, USA / Canada
Mount St. Elias (Saint Elias), located on the Yukon-Alaska border, is not spoiled for climbers' attention due to dire weather conditions that make it difficult to climb most of the year. Due to the fact that the summit is only 10 miles from the ocean, it is prone to frequent Pacific storm winds.
Kanchenjunga, India / Nepal
Until 1852, Kanchenjunga was considered highest mountain world, however, calculations carried out after the expedition of 1849 showed that Everest is higher, and Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak. Despite the global trend of decreasing mortality during mountain climbing, this rule does not work in the case of Kanchenjanga. In recent years, the number of tragic cases has increased to 22% and is not going to fall.
In Nepal, there is a legend that Kanchenjunga is a mountain woman, and she kills all women who try to climb its top. The only woman who managed to climb to the top and descend back was for a long time the British climber Jeanette Harrison, who conquered Main peak in 1998. A year and a half later, she died while climbing Dhaulagiri. In 2008 at highest point one of the most beautiful mountains The Himalayas ascended the Austrian Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, in 2009 - the Spanish Edurne Pasaban, the Polish Kinga Baranowska and the Korean O Eun Son.
