The most dangerous peaks in the world to climb. The most difficult and dangerous mountains to climb

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. Approximately 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)

The climbers attempted to conquer Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, for fifty years, but only managed 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, icier slopes and less predictable weather than Everest. Since 1954, 280 people have conquered the mountain. Since 1939, dozens of deaths, most of which happened 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 largest 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.

When attempts are made to conquer the highest and most 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 a person who has not undergone special training, a lack of oxygen manifests itself, 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 by the locals: 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 border of Pakistan and China. 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 narrowest part of the path, where avalanches can be caught 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 peak is located in the northwestern part 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 should be noted that the number of deaths only increases over time, and today it is 22%.

Mont Blanc

Mount Mont Blanc ("White Mountain") - the highest mountain in 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 ascent to Mont Blanc 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 altitude, this peak has the highest mortality rate in the Alps. 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 blocks 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 3-6 centimeters above the surface every 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 is an extinct 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 of the 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 not difficult.

• V 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 - highest point 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.

The mountains have attracted people with their grandeur and inaccessibility for centuries. A huge number of climbers and fans of extreme sensations tried to conquer the peaks of the steepest peaks in the world. Unfortunately, not all of them returned home. Someone remained there, in the steep, dangerous mountains, as if giving a sign to others that climbing the peaks could be dangerous. When climbing some of the most difficult mountain peaks dozens of people die every year.

Avalanches, avalanches, snowstorms, strong winds, steep mountain slopes and unfavorable weather add significantly to a person's difficulties when overcoming mountain peaks. The human body, which has not undergone the necessary training, begins to experience difficulties at an altitude of 5,000 meters. Such difficulties appear as:

• lack of oxygen;
• decreased adaptation;
• general malaise;

An even greater test is the altitude of 8,000 meters above sea level, while the amount of oxygen in humans significantly decreases, about 30% of the required norm remains in the body, which is extremely dangerous for health. The most dangerous mountains are those where the physiological atmospheric zone ends.

One might think from the outside that nature creates obstacles to man on purpose, as if it does not want to be disturbed. But, surprisingly, there are no fewer people willing. People gather expeditions from experienced and not so climbers, go to mountain peaks with the best equipment. The steep peaks of the most dangerous mountains in the world want to be conquered by the biggest fans of extreme sports. Such an ascent is dangerous and unpredictable, you never know how everything can end, whether you will be able to return home.

Top 10 most dangerous mountains in the world

1. Kanchenjunga is the most difficult peak.
2. Mont Blanc is a mountain of avalanches.
3. Everest is a dangerous peak in the world.
4. Vinson is the tallest in Antarctica.
5. Eiger is the north wall.
6. Dhaulagiri is a man-eating mountain.
7. Nanga Parbat - climbing to the test.
8. Chogori is the ultimate extreme.
9. Annapurna is an ice-covered danger.
10. The Matterhorn is unique and dangerous.

Kanchenjunga - cool and dangerous

The mountain range is located in India and partly in Nepal, is part of national park with the same name. It takes the third place in the world in height, climbers are afraid of it and want to conquer it at the same time. The weather here is constantly bad, unsuitable for ascents, avalanches constantly occur. Only 190 people were able to climb to the top, the mortality rate here is 22% and, unfortunately, it is only increasing. Kanchejanga is also called the mountain of five treasures, its height is 8 586 meters above sea level.

It was unsubdued until 1955, there are still no laid routes and paths here. There is even a legend in Nepal that Kanchenjunga is a mountain-woman who kills all women who tried to conquer its peaks. The only woman who was able to climb to the top and back down was a British climber named Jeanette Harrison. Such a peculiar feat was accomplished by her in 1998. But after 1.5 years she died while climbing Mount Dhaulagiri.

Mont Blanc is one of the most popular peaks

Mont Blanc is located on the territory of the Western Alps, it is also called the White Mountain. It is part of the Alps system, its height is about 5,000 meters. The first ascent dates back to 1786. There were 2 disasters on Mont Blanc, during which 48 and 117 people died, all of them were aircraft passengers. There is a tunnel under the mountain that connects Italy with France; its length is more than 11 kilometers. In 1999, a truck caught fire here, a fire started, and passengers of other cars in the tunnel were killed. The fire burned for about 53 hours, killing 39 people.

Climbers do not consider the top very dangerous, but all the same, this place breaks records in terms of mortality. Climbing here was carried out for about two centuries, as a result of accidents during this period several thousand died. All because of the systematic descent of avalanches, weather conditions that are not intended for humans. Even Everest is far from such an indicator. There are ski slopes near Mont Blanc. famous resorts:

• Courmayeur
• Chamonix

Everest - high and dangerous

The shape of the mountain is similar to a pyramid with three faces, the steepest being the southern slope. The firn and snow do not hold on him and his ribs, so they are constantly exposed. Everest is a very attractive site for climbers from all over the world who try to climb there all year round. It will take about 2 months to conquer it, this period includes the acclimatization stage, the installation of the camp. On average, a person loses weight by 10-15 kg during an expedition to Everest. In the spring, due to the absence of monsoons, it is most favorable to climb; you can try in the fall.

Another name for the summit is Chomolungma, Shengmufeng, Sagarmatha. It is recognized as the highest mountain in the world and the most dangerous to climb. The height above sea level is 8,848 meters. The most difficult mountain to climb in the Himalayas, the Mangalur-Himal ridge, is located. The territory of Nepal, Tibet Autonomous Okrug occupies South peak Everest, the northern one is in China.

Gradually, the number of those who climbed to the top is growing, so in 2012, 234 people climbed Mount Everest. Preparation and equipment are very important, Chomolungma is a very serious test for a person, even the most experienced climber. The section of the last 300 meters is the most difficult; to overcome it, you need to climb a smooth, very steep stone, constantly covered with dry, loose snow. Most of the dead remain lying in the snow of the mountain, because it is very difficult to evacuate them.

Vinson is a seemingly uncomplicated but dangerous peak

A mountain with a height of 4,892 meters is located in the territories of Antarctica. Among climbers, in general, it is not considered the most difficult in the world, but it is extremely difficult to climb the Vinson Massif itself. You can easily disappear in a blizzard, freeze to death.

Located in the west of the South Pole, it is the highest point of the Ellsworth Mountains. One of the most difficult mountains stretches for 20 km, all approaches to it are solid glaciers, in some places their thickness is 4000 m.

Eiger - the dangerous north wall

Despite the height of only 3,962 m, this peak is recognized as one of the most dangerous and difficult in the world. The death wall, which stretches upwards for 2 km, is the most dangerous part. Chunks of ice are systematically torn off the Eiger and slide down. In 1938, Eiger was conquered for the first time.

The route is very difficult because of the strong difference in altitude, unstable weather. Eiger was nicknamed the cannibal; 64 people died here in all the years of climbing.

Dhaulagiri - the white peak of the world

The height of this multi-peaked giant is 8,167 meters, people called it a man-eating mountain, because 16% of all those who tried to conquer Dhaugalgiri died here. The reason for this is strong, frequent avalanches. The southern side of the mountain is generally inaccessible, not suitable for climbing. But this does not stop desperate extremals. Dhaulagiri is recognized as the seventh highest peak in the world.

Nanga Parbat - bare mountain

This is the highest mountainous slope in the world, located in the northwest of the Himalayas, its height is 8,126 m. C south side 4 600 m high there is a very narrow ridge, to get to the top of the mountain, you need to overcome it. Nanga Parbat was conquered for the first time by the mountaineer Herman Buhl in 1953. He spent 40 hours climbing, and he did not need additional oxygen and an ice ax.

After him, another 263 people climbed one of the most difficult mountains in the world, of which 64 died. The mortality rate was 21%, but is gradually declining. It is not for nothing that this difficult peak was nicknamed the killer mountain, the absorber of man. Parbat was in first place in terms of the death toll before Everest.

Chogori - technically difficult

The second highest mountain peak in the world was also nicknamed K2. This world eight-thousander is the northernmost of all. Located on the border of Pakistan and China, in the Baltoro ridge, the Karakorum mountain system, northwest of the Himalayas. Technically, it is very difficult to climb here, even more difficult than climbing Everest. Until 2008, 284 people climbed to K2, 66 of them died, the mortality rate was 25%. Everyone who climbed Chogori in winter could not reach their goal.

Annapurna - the majestic goddess of the Himalayas

The name is translated from Sanskrit as "goddess of fertility". This difficult-to-climb steep mountain is located in Nepal. Annapurna is a part of the Main Himalayan Range from the southern spur. The entire mountain range has 13 peaks, whose height is more than 7000 m, 16 are more than 6000 m high. A climber from America described this peak as follows: a continuous danger, completely covered with ice.

The most dangerous of all eight-thousanders, the mortality rate of climbers was 32% here until 2012, today it has slightly decreased.

It was Annapurna that became the first mountain with a height of more than 8,000 meters, where a person climbed for the first time. An expedition from France in 1950, which consisted of two people, succeeded. To descend, they spent 14 days, while as a result of severe frostbite, they lost all their toes on their feet, one of them froze his hands. Their ascent is recognized as one of the most outstanding achievements in the entire history of world mountaineering.

The Matterhorn is one of the most dangerous

Of all the peaks in the Alps, this one is the most difficult. The northern slope of the Matterhorn is recognized as inaccessible, the ascent is extremely difficult. It is very difficult and dangerous to climb because of the frequent snowfalls, avalanches, rockfalls. In 1865, two groups were lucky enough to conquer the summit, but one of them died due to a broken cable during the descent.

The mountain is popular for its unique shape, like a horn that grows straight out of the valley. The Matterhorn is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland, in an alpine scenic area, the Pennine Alps. The fear instilled in people from the top, a very difficult climb technically did not allow to conquer the mountain long time... Among the main alpine peaks, it became one of the last that a person was able to conquer. Today it is a popular destination for climbers; every year thousands of people try to reach the summit. The most popular route is via the Hearnley Ridge from Zermatt. Another route is along the Lyon ridge. People rarely dare to conquer the rest of the walls and ridges because of the high complexity.

It is worth noting other dangerous mountain peaks of the continents of the world:

• Punchak Jaya, the highest point in Oceania and Australia, whose height is 4,884 m, is located in Indonesia. Climbing here is not easy, which especially attracts extreme climbers, because technically it is very difficult;
• Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, 5,895 m. About 40,000 people try to climb it every year;
• Aconcagua peak in the Andes, 6 959 m high. Not all climbers consider it difficult, but there is a very high risk of injury during the ascent;
• Mount McKinley (Denali), come here to conquer the peaks preferably from May to July. Then the weather conditions are more or less normal. McKinley is located in North America.

Lost in the clouds, mountain peaks have always attracted people with their grandeur and inaccessibility. A person is so arranged 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 well-disposed towards climbers, while others can be described as the most dangerous mountains that can take the life of stubborn climbers. Their icy slopes are characterized by landslides, 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 highest peak in 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 over 3 thousand people have climbed Everest more than 1 time.

Body deceased climber on 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 severe 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 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 have lost 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 a maximum height of 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 view

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. His north slope 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 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 climbers in the world. 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.

The mountains have always attracted man, challenging him. The most courageous accepted it, but, unfortunately, not all returned back. When it comes to the most dangerous mountains to climb, many imagine 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. The air temperature can drop to -60 degrees Celsius. Despite such Spartan conditions, the tallest mountain is far from the most dangerous.

Top most dangerous peaks in the world

Unlike Everest, there are many other mountain peaks in the world that have taken dozens of lives of daredevils who were not afraid to challenge nature. The statistics change every year, but still some of the most majestic and impregnable giants can be identified.

Annapurna

The height of this mountain is 8091 meters. Of all the 14 peaks in the world, the height of which exceeds the mark of eight kilometers, it was Annapurna who was one of the first to be conquered. It is noteworthy that this happened quite by accident. A French group of climbers led by Maurice Herzog set off to conquer a completely different peak, namely Dhaulagiri, but the latest reconnaissance made it clear that it was possible to conquer another mountain. It turned out to be Annapurna, which is the northernmost peak of all the Himalayas. The ascent to the summit began on June 3, 1950. Despite the fact that all members of the expedition survived, the mountain still made them feel on the verge of life and death. All, without exception, received severe frostbite, and Maurice Erzog was the least fortunate, because throughout the entire descent he had to amputate his toes and hands.

Annapurna has already been conquered one and a half hundred times today. The mortality rate during the conquest, starting in 1950, was 41%, which is incredibly high. For example, if we compare this figure with the mortality rate during the ascent of 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 a lot of experience behind them. As for Everest, beginners often go there too. In this case, a rather simple law operates - technological progress significantly reduces the mortality rate, but not every peak is in a hurry to follow it.

The renowned professional mountaineer Ed Vitus, a native of America who conquered the most dangerous mountains to climb, decided to leave Annapurna for dessert. After climbing, he noted that this mountain is indeed the most dangerous peak in the world. It is completely covered with ice, on top of which ice build-ups are located, and the biggest danger lies in the fact that it is never known where this or that build-up will deviate next time.

Chogori (2 K2 or Dopsang)

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

Russian climbers also left a noticeable mark in the history of the conquest of this mountain. It 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 get to the top along the western wall of the peak, 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 Himalayan mountains. Its height is 8125 meters, and the locals nicknamed it as "the mountain-killer" or "absorber of people." Nangaparbat is considered the westernmost peak of the Himalayas. The mournful statistics of mortality began to start from the first attempt to conquer the summit. It happened in 1895, when the mountain took one of the best climbers at that time - 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 accepted the challenge of the "killer mountain" died.

Experts note that unfavorable climatic factors are the main cause of high mortality. 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 time, as well as provoke a deadly avalanche. Recently, the human factor has also influenced the mountain's unpleasant glory. For example, in 2010, a mountaineering camp at the foot of the mountain was attacked by Taliban militants and killed 10 people.

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

Kanchenjunga

The height of the summit is 8586 meters, making it the third in the list of all eight-thousanders in the world. Is the most east peak Himalayas. The first attempt to conquer the year took place in 1905 and the already mentioned Aleister Crowley tried to do this, but the ascent was unsuccessful. It was only 50 years later that it was possible to reach the top and descend back. Throughout history, the mountain has been conquered by almost 200 people, while 5 of them were women.

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