The most terrible mountains. The most dangerous mountains in the world. Kanchenjunga - steep and dangerous

In the list below I have selected the most beautiful and interesting peaks for climbing. In compiling the list, I tried to cover the most interesting areas of our planet, but chose for each area fairly accessible, technically uncomplicated mountain peaks, accessible to most mountain tourists familiar with the basic skills of moving in the mountains. The peaks are grouped by altitude, starting with mountains just over 2000 meters high and ending at 8000+.

Peaks 2000+

Petros (2020 m)

In the Carpathians, everyone knows the highest peak of Ukraine - Hoverla, but right opposite there is a less visited, but the same interesting peak Carpathians

Best time: June-September
Days for trekking/climbing: 1-3
Difficulty: trekking

Triglav (2864 m)

The highest peak and national symbol Slovenia. Located in the Julian Alps.

Days to climb: 1-2
Difficulty of the simplest route: walking, scrambling (~1B)

Zugspitze (2962 m)

The highest point in Germany. Can be combined with a very beautiful three or four day hike in the surrounding area.

A story about climbing the Zugspitze in July 2016.

Peaks 3000+

Sugar Pseashkho (3189 m)

A beautiful and most accessible trekking three-thousand-meter peak in the Western Caucasus in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana.
Days for trekking/climbing: 2-3
Difficulty: trekking

A story about climbing Sugar Pseashkho in June 2012.

Agepsta (3256 m)

The most spectacular peak over 3000 meters high is in Krasnaya Polyana. Dream! The peak is located directly on the borders of Russia and Abkhazia and a border pass is required to climb from Krasnaya Polyana. It’s easier to climb from Abkhazia.
Days for trekking/climbing: 3-4

Difficulty: 1A

Best time: June - September

A story about climbing Agepsta in July 2017.

Munku-Sardyk (3491 m)

The highest peak of the Sayan Mountains, on the very border with Mongolia.

Best time: July-August

Semenov-Bashi (3602 m)

An easy (1B grade), but already quite high trekking peak in the vicinity of the Alibek alpine camp on Dombay

Teide Volcano (3718 m)

Volcano on the island of Tenerife ( Canary Islands). The highest peak in Spain.

Best time: April-May, September-October
Duration: 1+ days
Difficulty: n/a

Mount Cook (3754 m)

New Zealand's highest peak, south island.

Fuji (3776 m)

Volcano, the highest peak in Japan. A must-see during your trip to the land of the rising sun!

Grossglockner (3798 m)

The highest peak in Austria.

Once I already managed to walk at its foot, but not at the top yet :)

Ak-Oyuk (3860 m)

Beautiful peak in the Katunsky ridge Gorny Altai not far from the majestic Belukha. The beginning of the route is directly from Lake Akkem.

The easiest route: 2A-2B

Belalakaya (3861 m)

Our response to the Swiss Matterhorn and business card Dombaya. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) peaks of the Caucasus. Unfortunately, even the simplest route has category 3A, i.e. requires mastery of all mountaineering skills.

Peaks 4000+

Aktru (4075 m)

The peak in Altai is 4075 meters high and there is a mountain camp of the same name, which operates even in our time.

Best time: July-August
Difficulty: 1B

Breithorn (4167 m)

One of the easiest four-thousanders in the Alps. The route starts from the cable car station "Klein Matterhorn" (Little Matterhorn) in the Zermatt Valley (Switzerland) at an altitude of 3884 m. The steepest section on the route is 35 degrees.

Difficulty: F+ on the alpine scale - a simple, easy route. Climbing on rocks or gentle snow, moving on simple glaciers. As a rule, movement without a rope except for movement on glaciers.

Best time: all year round. Great mountain for ski touring!

A beautiful and accessible peak with an ice cap in the Zailiysky Alatau ridge in close proximity to Almaty - great opportunity to get acquainted with the Northern Tien Shan and climb peaks over 4000 meters for the first time.

Best time: July-August
Days to climb: 1
Difficulty: 1B

Description of the route and my photo story about the hike along the Trans-Ili Alatau in July 2008.

Rainier (4392 m)

Perhaps, after the Matterhorn, this is the most photographed mountain in the world. We bet your mother or grandmother has a calendar with her image? In general, the mountain is famous not only for its postcard views, but also for its extremely changeable weather!

Best time: July-August
Duration: 10+ days
Difficulty: 3A

Matterhorn (4478 m)

Icon Swiss Alps, and, perhaps, the Alps in general!

Belukha (4506 m)

The highest peak of Altai and all of Siberia!

Best time: July-August
Duration: 10+ days
Difficulty: 3A

Mont Blanc (4807 m)

The highest peak of the Alps and without a doubt an iconic, historical peak.

Best time: July-August
Days to climb: 5-7
Difficulty: 2A

My story about the ascent in the summer of 2011.

Peaks 5000+

Kazbek (5047 m)

Over the past few years, Georgia, and Kazbek in particular, have been experiencing a real boom in popularity!

Best time: July-August
Duration: 10+ days
Difficulty: 2B

Ararat (5137 m)

Perhaps Ararat is the simplest accessible mountain with a height of more than 5000 meters. If you want to test yourself “at altitude”, then without a doubt Ararat and Elbrus (more about it below) are the two most best options. Despite the fact that Ararat is a symbol of Armenia, geographically the peak is located in Turkey.

Best time:
Duration: 5+ days
Difficulty: 1B

Chimtarga (5489 m)

The highest peak of the Fan Mountains in Tajikistan. One of the popular areas for mountain tourism and ascents. The alpine camp is active and there are guides.

Best time: June-August
Duration: 10+ days
Difficulty: 2B

Kala Pathar (5550 m)

The highest peak accessible for climbing during the Everest Base Camp trek. Apart from the height, there are no technical difficulties. A down jacket and trekking boots are all the equipment you need to admire the coolest view of Everest, as in the photo on the left!

Best time: April-May, October-November
Days for trekking/climbing: 15
Difficulty: trekking

My story about trekking to Everest in the fall of 2008.

Elbrus (5642 m)

The highest peak of the Caucasus, Russia and all of Europe. The classic route “Elbrus from the South” is absolutely devoid of any technical difficulties. The main danger and cause of accidents is losing the route due to a sudden deterioration in weather.

Recently, climbing Elbrus from the north has been gaining popularity.

In July-August 2012, my friend and I traversed Elbrus, ascending from the north, spending the night on the saddle and descending along the southern slope.

Best time: July-August
Duration: 7-10 days,
Difficulty: 2A

Volcano Cotopaxi (5897 m)

Second in height, but most active volcano Ecuador. There is a beautiful huge crater at the top!

Best time: December-January
Duration: 7+ days,
Difficulty: 2B

Kilimanjaro (5898 m)

A volcano in Tanzania known to any child. Mega is popular among trekkers due to its exotic nature and the absolute absence of technical difficulties on the route!

Best time: January-February or September
Duration: 6+ days
Difficulty: n/a

Peaks 6000+

McKinley (6194 m)

If you don’t know what McKinley is, then it’s definitely too early for you to read further :)

Best time: May
Duration: 15-20 days

Mera Peak (6476 m)

The highest of the trekking peaks in Nepal. It does not require special mountaineering training, but, of course, requires good physical shape.

Best time: October-November (the best), March-April (second season)
Duration: 18 days

Huascaran (6768 m)

The highest peak of Peru.

Best time: end of June - beginning of July
Duration: 7+ days
Description: risk.ru/users/tom/192762/

Ojos del Salado (6893 m)

The highest volcano on Earth (!) and the second highest peak South America after Aconcagua, but it looks like an inconspicuous mess! Located in the Atacama Desert on the border of Chile and Argentina.

Aconcagua (6962 m)

The highest point in South America. Geographically located in Argentina.

Peaks 7000+

Khan Tengri (7010 m)

A fantastic ice-stone pyramid of perfectly regular shape. The second peak of the Tien Shan after the Victory. The peak is located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, seven kilometers from the border with China. Thanks to its height, technical difficulty and beauty, it has become one of the iconic peaks for any climber!

Lenin Peak (7134 m)

A mountain peak located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Technically, the least difficult “seven-thousander” former USSR. Thanks to this it is mega popular. Throughout the summer season, alpine camps operate under the mountain; you can climb with qualified guides.

Peak Ismoil Somoni (Communism) (7495 m)

Once the highest peak of the Soviet Union, now the highest peak of Tajikistan. Cult mountain.

Mustag-Ata (7546 m)

One of the simplest seven-thousanders from a technical point of view. It is located on the territory of China, orographically in the Eastern Pamir system. It is possible to ascend and descend on skis (ski touring).

Peaks 8000+

Shisha Pangma (8027 m)

One of the simplest eight-thousanders from a technical point of view.

Gasherbrum II (8035 m)

The second of the three simplest and safest (relatively speaking, of course!) eight-thousanders.

Cho Oyu (8201 m)

It is considered the least difficult eight-thousander of the Himalayas. While trekking to Everest Base Camp in the fall of 2008, we stood right under its enormous wall!

Everest (8848 m)

Nothing will allow you to experience the incomprehensible beauty of nature like climbing mountain peaks. For some this concept means have a nice walk along paved trails, while others prefer the adrenaline rush into the body. Climbing steep cliffs, such people are constantly on the verge of life and death.

The article provides a list of the most dangerous climbs in mountain ranges for those who belong to the last category of daredevils. Meet the article describing the 15 most terrible, dangerous and deadly hikes in the world.

Half Dome Mist Trail, California

More than 60 people have died while climbing Half Dome and the trail leading to the mountain's peak, according to Yosemite's hiking website. According to statistics, at least five people have died there in the last 10 years alone. This happened mainly at a time when the stones were wet and slippery from the rain.

Although steel cables help climbers navigate the difficult climb during the latter part of the climb, rain makes the route incredibly dangerous to navigate.

Mount Hua Shan, China

This is one of the most dangerous walks mountain roads in the world. It received the very symbolic name “path of death.” It is visited by very brave people who want to challenge nature and themselves.

This is a holy mountain in China that includes five peaks that form a petal shape. Here is how cable car, and hiking trails.

The climb to the top is literally nothing more than a few rotting wooden planks attached to the rock with rusty nails. They are hundreds of feet above the ground.

They say it's the most dangerous mountain path in the world. Officials estimate that 100 people die on Hua Shan each year, although there are no official statistics on deaths. However, this climb does not seem too far away. It should also be taken into account that there is a point in the hike where even planks of wood are missing. In this case, tourists must rely on small caverns cut directly into the stone.

Striding Edge, United Kingdom

Striding Edge is one of the toughest climbs in the UK. The most dangerous part is perhaps the descent onto Swirral Edge, which can be incredibly slippery, especially in winter conditions. Evidence suggests that a couple recently fell from a height of more than 400 feet but miraculously survived.

El Caminito del Rey, Spain

The climb of El Caminito del Rey is so dangerous that certain sections of it have been restored after a recent collapse.

El Caminito del Rey contains a narrow path that is 100 feet high. It's like she's hanging in the air. Built 100 years ago, sections of the path have begun to deteriorate, making the climb even more dangerous for tourists. In fact, the right to climb was prohibited for several years, after four adventurers fell and died. This tragic incident occurred in 2000.

The path has since been corrected, strengthened and reopened to visitors. Although the site is safer than before, the park now limits the number of tourists to 600 people per day.

Maze in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

It is almost impossible to navigate the mountain labyrinth. This is where the name comes from. Although the Labyrinth has not yet claimed a single life, it remains one of the most dangerous places in the world. The climb is so remote that if you need help, it will take three days to reach you and rescue you.

It should be noted that without a clear path and dead ends at every step, such a place cannot help but be called a “labyrinth”, otherwise it mysterious place It will simply lose its function. There is also the risk of dangerous rockfalls and a high probability of flash floods that bring certain death.

Kjeragbolten, Mount Kjerag, Norway

While hiking Mount Kjerag isn't particularly difficult when traveling along Kjeragbolten, climbing the block, sandwiched between two rocks and suspended at 984 feet in the air, can become risky. Although no tourists have fallen off the cliff yet, it seems like it's just a matter of time. The summit is too dangerous.

Via Ferrata, Italy and Austria

Tourists die on trails of all difficulty levels. The paths of Via Ferrata, or translated from Italian " railways" were first built by troops during the First World War. They are little more than metal cables attached to steep cliffs that tourists are drawn to escape certain death.

Despite the fact that official statistics on the number dead people no, the hike actually claimed several lives, including a woman who slipped on snow and fell 600 feet to her death on an intermediate trail in 2009.

Drakensberg Traverse, South Africa

People die on the Drakensberg highway almost every year. There are rumors that the number of people killed on this forty-mile trek is so high that officials simply stopped counting the number of victims. This does not mean that deaths are not reported almost every year.

The most dangerous part of this trail is said to be at the very beginning, when hikers climb two rickety chain stairs to a narrow ridge. There are animal tracks, pastures and rocks.

Angel's Landing, Utah

Angel's Landing is considered one of the most dangerous mountain climbs, as the trail is very narrow. In fact, on the final climb the path is wide enough for one person. The tourist has a panoramic view of a cliff 1000 feet high.

Wayna Picchu Trail, Peru

The Wayne Picchu Circuit is famous for its “staircases of death,” which date back to Incan times. Although the beaten paths are very well preserved, they have no handrails and the humidity often makes the stones very slippery.

No falls from the stairs were reported, although two hikers died on the trail.

Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona

Arizona is known for its unbearable summer heat, which makes hiking at Bright Angel's Track during the hottest months extremely dangerous. Many tourists died from heatstroke, and rangers even found people who died from dehydration, despite having a supply of water with them.

Park officials say 90% of the incidents occur in a specific part of the trail, the part of the South Rim where the Bright Angel Trail follows Garden Creek into Tube Creek.

Mount Washington, New Hampshire

Mount Washington recorded wind speeds of over 231 mph, the highest ever recorded. Not only is this hike slippery, it can also be very cold. 139 people died during this ascent. Most deaths are caused by hypothermia.

Volcano Pacaya, Guatemala

The Pacaya volcano poses a great danger. This is an active crater, which means it could burn tourists with lava at any time. In fact, the 2010 eruption claimed three lives, and another eruption three years later triggered lava flowing down one side of the mountain. And just last year the volcano spewed hot ash.

However, none of this prevents tourists from climbing to its top. They don't even mind the fact that the area could get hot enough to melt the soles of their shoes. If you pay attention to positive side volcano, people used to roast marshmallows on it.

Devil's Way, New York

There's a reason why this hike is called the Devil's Way. The Devil's Trail spans 25 miles and includes six major peaks that plunge into deep valleys between steep climbs. Tourists die on Devil's Path every year, officials say.

Kalalau Trail, Hawaii

Rising water levels, narrow paths at the edge of 300-foot slopes, heavy rain, mud and constant rockfalls make this climb extremely challenging. The statistics speak for themselves: in last years one of the tourists was swept down the Hanahoa stream, another fell to his death after falling from a great height. 121 missing tourists had to be rescued.

Mountains have always attracted man, challenging him. The bravest ones accepted it, but, unfortunately, not everyone returned back. When it comes to the most dangerous mountains to climb, many people think of Mount Everest. From Tibetan it is translated as “Mother of the Universe”, and from Nepali - “Top of the Sky”. The height of Everest is 8844.43 meters above sea level, and the wind speed at the top reaches 200 km/h. Air temperatures can drop to -60 degrees Celsius. Despite these spartan conditions, the highest mountain is far from the most dangerous.

Top most dangerous peaks in the world

Unlike Everest, there are many others in the world mountain peaks, which took dozens of lives of daredevils who were not afraid to challenge nature. Every year the statistics change, but it is still possible to identify several of the most majestic and impregnable giants.

Annapurna

The height of this mountain is 8091 meters. Of all the 14 peaks in the world whose height exceeds the eight-kilometer mark, Annapurna was one of the first to be conquered. It is noteworthy that this happened completely by accident. A French group of climbers led by Maurice Herzog set out to conquer a completely different peak, namely Dhaulagiri, but the latest reconnaissance made it clear that another mountain could be conquered. This is exactly what Annapurna turned out to be, which is the northernmost peak of all the Himalayas. The climb to the summit began on June 3, 1950. Despite the fact that all members of the expedition remained alive, the mountain still made them feel on the verge of life and death. Without exception, everyone suffered severe frostbite, and Maurice Herzog was the least fortunate, because throughout the entire descent he had to have his fingers and toes amputated.

Today Annapurna has already been conquered one and a half hundred times. The mortality rate during the conquest, starting in 1950, was 41%, which is incredibly high. For example, if we compare this indicator with the mortality rate during climbing Everest, then at the last peak it is only 7.4%. It is also worth noting that Annapurna, as a rule, is conquered only by professional climbers who have extensive experience behind them. As for Everest, beginners often go there too. In this case, a fairly simple law applies - technological progress significantly reduces the mortality rate, but not every peak is in a hurry to follow it.

The famous professional climber Ed Vitus, originally from America, who conquered the most dangerous mountains to climb, decided to leave Annapurna for dessert. After the ascent, he noted that this mountain is truly the most dangerous peak in the world. It is completely covered with ice, on top of which there are ice growths, and the greatest danger lies in the fact that it is never known where this or that growth will deviate next time.

Chogori (2 K2 or Dopsang)

The height of this peak is 8614 meters. In terms of complexity, it is second only to Annaprurna, and in height - to Everest. This mountain was discovered in 1856, but they dared to conquer it only a century later. This was done by Italian climber Ardito Desio together with a team of like-minded people. This happened in 1954, exactly 52 years later, as the famous occultist of those times, Aleister Crowley, tried to do, but his attempt was not crowned with success. To date, almost 300 people have conquered the peak, and almost 70 climbers have died. The mortality rate remains within 25%, which means that every fourth daredevil who tries to conquer the top of K2 dies.

Russian climbers also left a noticeable mark on the history of the conquest of this mountain. This happened on August 21, 2007. It is noteworthy that they set out to conquer the peak along the most difficult path. Many believed that it was simply impossible to reach the top along the western wall of the summit, but the Russians were able to prove the opposite. The same path, but only in winter, remains untouched to this day.

Nangaparbat

This peak is located in Pakistan and is part of the Himalayas. Its height is 8125 meters, and local residents They nicknamed it “killer mountain” or “swallower of people.” Nanga Parbat is considered the westernmost peak of the Himalayas. The sad statistics of mortality began to start from the first attempt to conquer the peak. This happened in 1895, when the mountain took one of the best climbers of that time - the British Albert Mummery. Since then, the mountain has claimed the lives of more than 60 people. 263 people were able to reach the top. The mortality rate is 23%, that is, every fifth person who took on the challenge of the “killer mountain” died.

Experts note that the main cause of high mortality is unfavorable climatic factors. As a result of the rather arid climate at the foot of the mountain, this provokes a strong jump in temperature. All this contributes to the fact that the weather can change at any moment, as well as trigger deadly avalanches. Recently, the mountain's unpleasant fame has been influenced by human factor. For example, in 2010, Taliban militants attacked a mountaineering camp at the foot of the mountain and killed 10 people.

By the way, Nanga Parbat is the only mountain in the world, when approaching it you can see a solid wall in front of you, the height of which is 4 and a half kilometers.

Kanchenjunga

The height of the peak is 8586 meters, thanks to which it ranks third in the list of all eight-thousanders in the world. Is the most eastern peak Himalayas. The first attempt to conquer the year took place in 1905 and the already mentioned Aleister Crowley tried to do it, but the ascent was not crowned with success. It took 50 years to reach the top and go back down. Throughout history, almost 200 people have conquered the mountain, 5 of them were women.

Many people say that Kanchenjunga is a female mountain, and therefore she loves to take to her forever climbers who are not afraid to challenge her. The mortality rate is 22%, and unlike other peaks in the world, Mount Kangchenjunga only increases this statistic. Every year he takes more and more human lives.

Trying to conquer the highest mountain in the world - Everest, hundreds of climbers lost their lives. Many believe that Everest is not only the tallest mountain in the world, but also the most deadly to climb. This is not entirely true. Some 3,000 climbers have successfully reached Everest's peak, including a 13-year-old blind child and a 73-year-old woman who this month broke her own record for the oldest female climber. This collection contains five mountains believed to be more deadly for climbers than Everest.

1. Kanchenjunga India

28,169 feet (8,585.9 meters)

Climbers tried to conquer Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, for fifty years, but were unable to reach it highest point only in 1955. The mountain, which is famous for constant avalanches and inclement weather, does not have any routes or paths. The death rate on this mountain has reached as much as 22% since the 1990s. Only 187 climbers were able to reach the summit of Kanchenjunga.

2. K2 (Jogori)

Located between China and Pakistan.

28,251 feet (8,611 meters)

K2 is responsible for the death of one of the four climbers who reach top level. Conquering the holy grail of mountaineering means dealing with steeper, icier slopes and less predictable weather than Everest. Since 1954, 280 people have conquered the mountain. Since 1939, dozens of deaths have been reported, most of which occurred during the descent. The mortality rate on this mountain has reached 19.7% since the 1990s.

3. Annapurna

Central Nepal

26,545 feet (8,091 meters)

Since the first ascent in 1950, only 130 people have climbed Annapurna, and approximately 53 have died attempting it. This mountain ranks 10th among the most high mountains peace. But despite this, it has a mortality rate of 41% (that's almost like 50/50)

4. Nanga Parbat, Kashmir

26,657 ft (8126 m)

The mountain has the nickname "man-sink". Nangaparbat - ninth most big mountain in the world. The wall of ice on its southern side has hypnotized climbers since its first successful ascent in 1953. 263 people have climbed the mountain and 62 people have died trying. (Most of the deaths occurred before 1953). Mortality rate is 5.5% (Everest has 4.4)

5. Eiger, Switzerland

13,000 feet (3,962 meters)

Translated from German, Eiger means cannibal. Mount Eiger is far from the highest, but this did not stop it from acquiring 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 blocks of melting ice often fall from it, so it is safer to climb during the coldest months. The mountain was first conquered in 1938. 64 climbers died trying to conquer the mountain.

Mountains have long attracted brave people with their inaccessibility, as if they were challenging them, and never forgot to take their share - not all the conquerors of the peaks were able to return home. Many remained forever captives of the silent giants - a good warning for those who follow in their footsteps. Every year, dozens of people die in the mountains as a result of avalanches, landslides, blowing winds and severe snowstorms. Perhaps this is nature’s way of expressing its reluctance for people to disturb its stone giants. But this does not mean that there are fewer people striving to reach the next peak. This article lists the most dangerous mountains to climb, with the percentage of deaths when conquered in parentheses.

1. Annapurna (34%) , hotels nearby

Height 8091 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Nepal).

The American climber Ed Viesturs described the character of this peak very colorfully, calling it completely covered with ice, a permanent danger, a single piece of ice with ice growths. Annapurna is probably the most dangerous peak in the world. More than a third of the climbers who tried to conquer it find eternal peace on its slopes.
Annapurna became the first eight-thousand-meter mountain to be conquered by man. This was done in 1950 by French climbers Louis Lachenal and Maurice Herzog. The descent from its summit took them 14 days, and as a result of frostbite, both lost their toes, and Herzog also suffered frostbite on his hands. This ascent is considered by climbers to be the most outstanding in history. After them, another 130 people had the courage to climb Annapurna.
It has no equal in the number of dangers that await climbers. In 2014, a terrible tragedy occurred here - 39 climbers were first caught in a snowstorm, and then in a series of avalanches; no one survived.

The grandeur and extraordinary beauty of the mountains leaves few people indifferent. Sometimes snow-capped ridges inspire fear, sometimes they fascinate, inspire, beckon...

2. Chogori (K2) (29%) , hotels nearby

Height 8614 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Pakistan, China).

The highest peak of the Karakoram and the second in the world, Chogori or K2 is slightly second only to Everest. This peak rises on the China-Pakistan border. In terms of the danger for climbing, it was far ahead of Chomolungma, second only to Annapurna. Even the simplest climbing routes along it contain sheer cliffs and overhanging pillars and blocks of glaciers. Due to the technical difficulties of climbing, every fourth climber who tries to conquer Chogori dies.
Most often, climbers storm the peak from the Pakistani side, although there is also a bottleneck where an avalanche can occur at any moment. In winter, conquering K2 is considered impossible. Russian climbers in 2007 were able to climb K2 on the most difficult route- along the western slope, until now considered impregnable.

3. Nanga Parbat (21%) , hotels nearby

Height 8126 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Pakistan).

Until climbers chose Everest for climbing, it was Nanga Parbat that was the deadliest peak, for which it was even nicknamed the killer mountain. It is located in the northwestern Himalayas. You can reach its top only along a very narrow ridge, and the southern side, with a height of 4600 m, is the highest slope in the world. Nanga Parbat was first conquered by Hermann Buhl in 1953. He walked for 40 hours without an oxygen mask or an ice ax. Since then, 263 people have been to this peak, and 62 have not returned. But the extreme difficulty of the climb only attracts extreme sports enthusiasts, especially many who want to compete with the inaccessible southern slope.

4. Dhaulagiri I (16%) , hotels nearby

Height 8167 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Nepal).

This is the seventh highest peak in the world. Even experienced climbers often get lost on it. Southern slope Dhaulagiri I still remains inaccessible - among climbers, climbing it is equated to suicide. The local avalanches are the most dangerous for climbers. This peak was the penultimate eight-thousander to be conquered by people. The first to climb it was a group of Swiss and Austrian climbers with two Sherpas. Later, a group of American climbers who had no experience in Himalayan ascents attempted to storm the peak from an unexplored side. A powerful avalanche took away 6 climbers and two Sherpas. This was the worst tragedy in the mountains of Nepal at that time.

5. Kanchenjunga (15%) , hotels nearby

Height 8586 m.
Located in the Himalayas (India, Nepal).

The name Kanchenjunga translates as “mountain of five treasures”. This is the third highest peak in the world. Climbers managed to reach the summit of Kanchenjunga for the first time after half a century of unsuccessful attempts in 1955. There are no established routes or trails. Inclement weather and frequent avalanches make the ascent even more difficult. So far, only 187 people can boast of being at the top of Kanchenjunga. Almost every new ascent claims the lives of climbers.

6. Manaslu (Kutang) (10%) , hotels nearby

Height 8156 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Nepal).

The multi-headed Mount Kutang (“Mountain of Spirits”) occupies the eighth position in the list of eight-thousanders in the world. Climbers preparing to conquer it main peak, must be prepared not only for the usual dangers that await them - avalanches, but also for unexpected monsoons and mudflows. Manaslu was first conquered by Japanese climbers in 1956. This ascent remained the only successful one for a long time, until in 1971 another group of Japanese climbers reached the summit.
The threat of avalanches and technical difficulties during ascent are somewhat less noticeable than during descent. One of the worst tragedies in the history of mountaineering occurred here, when five Korean climbers and 10 local Sherpas died on the route from a huge avalanche, which demolished the intermediate camp located at around 6500 m.

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7. Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) (9%) , hotels nearby

Height 8080 m.
Located in Karakoram (Pakistan).

The name Gasherbrum means “beautiful mountain”. The fact that significantly fewer people die on this “beautiful mountain” than on the peaks listed above is explained by the fact that only the most desperate and experienced climbers think about conquering it. It was called “Hidden” because when approaching it along the main route, the mountain is not visible for a long time due to powerful spurs.
This peak was first conquered by a group of 8 Americans in 1958. The first to reach the summit, Piet Schoening and Andy Kaufman, communicated their success to their comrades below using mirrors. The legendary Reinhold Messner also climbed Gasherbrum I, and did it in alpine style - without an intermediate camp, oxygen mask or additional equipment. He was accompanied by Hans Kammerlander - this couple crossed two eight-thousandth peaks at once during one trip. That is, they were able to conquer Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II in just eight days.

8. Makalu (9%) , hotels nearby

Height 8485 m.

The very long path to the fifth peak of the world, Makalu (“black giant”), contains danger, although this is only a prelude to the difficult ascent to the peak itself. This is one of the most difficult peaks to climb. Here, as well as when climbing K2, the most dangerous part is the descent, during which most of the deaths occur. In particular, the shape of the mountain leads to such fatality - a tetrahedral pyramid with very steep slopes, on which storms and avalanches often occur. Brave climbers Denis Urubko and Simon Moreau were able to climb this already deadly peak in winter. They had to endure wind gusts of up to 120 km/h and forty-degree frosts - such conditions can kill on their own without any ascent.

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9. Chomolungma (Everest) (6.74%) , hotels nearby

Height 8848 m.
Located in the Himalayas (Nepal, China).

And here is the highest peak of our planet. This fact, as well as the relative ease of conquering, made this peak the most attractive for climbers among climbers from all over the world. At some point, thanks to the efforts of technical staff and Sherpas, the route to climbing Everest became as comfortable as possible, which gave rise to an entire industry around conquering the “roof of the world.” Even inexperienced climbers were allowed to climb. Since Hillary first conquered Everest, over 7,000 people have reached the top of the “roof of the world.” Of these, about 250 remained on its snow-covered slopes, reminding with their presence the next daredevils climbing up that Chomolungma does not like jokes. Not long ago, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred in Nepal, which cooled down some hotheads. Then many avalanches descended from Everest, taking with them dozens of Sherpas and climbers.
Many climbers are familiar with the local landmark - “green boots”. This is the corpse of the Indian rock climber Tsewang Paljor, who died once during a climb and turned into a frozen landmark, which eloquently reminds all future climbers that the beauty of climbing must be paid dearly.

10. Mont Blanc , hotels nearby

Height 4810 m.
Located in the Alps (France, Italy).

Although Mont Blanc (“ white mountain") and almost half the height of the Himalayan eight-thousanders, but it is highest peak Western Europe, yielding the highest peaks Caucasus. He is integral part crystalline mountain range on which popular ski resorts Courmayeur and Chamonix. From a technical point of view, the climb to Mont Blanc is not too difficult, but almost every year there are deaths, since frequent avalanches and bad weather. In 1741, the Englishmen Richard Pocock and William Wyndham first climbed the neighboring peak of Montenvieux, and Mont Blanc itself was conquered in 1786 by the French Jacques Balmet and Michel Paccard.

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