The most difficult peaks in the world to climb. Climbing in ancient times. Are there unconquered peaks in the world

Everest

Location: Nepal, China. Himalayas
Height: 8 848 m

Everest is the modern Golgotha. Everyone who has the courage and decides to climb the mountain that breathes grave cold knows that the chance to return may not fall. The bodies of those who are no longer destined to descend will certainly remind of this. Of the more than 7,000 who climbed Everest, about 250 people are officially considered dead. In percentage terms, this figure is not so large, but the statistics cease to reassure and turn into a nightmare when you rise and see the bodies of those who also believed in their invulnerability.

Annapurna

Location: Nepal. Himalayas
Height: 8 091 m

Annapurna is best described in the words of the American climber Ed Vitus: “Annapurna is one continuous danger, completely covered with ice. One large piece of ice with ice growths on it. And the question is which way the next growth will turn, forward or backward. Annapurna is considered to be one of the most dangerous mountains. About 40% of climbers who tried to conquer it remain lying on its slopes.

Mont Blanc

Location: France, Italy. Alps
Altitude: 4 695 m

Mont Blanc or White Mountain is the highest massif in the mountain range and the highest peak in Europe. Among climbers, Mont Blanc is not considered particularly dangerous for climbing, but by some sinister twist of fate it breaks records for mortality. Over the history of ascents, numbering more than two centuries, the slopes of the White Mountain claimed the lives of several thousand climbers - a figure that even Everest is far from.

Nanga Parbat

Location: Pakistan. Himalayas
Height: 8 126 m

Before Everest gained its popularity among climbers, it was Nanga Parbat that held the lead in the number of climbers who died on its slopes. For which she received the nickname of the Killer Mountain. In 1953, trying to get to its top, 62 people died at once. Since then, apparently, the mountain has quenched its thirst for blood. To date, mortality has decreased significantly - to 5.5%.

Kanchenjunga

Location: Nepal, India. Himalayas
Height: 8 586 m

This is the third highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga is a true climber's nightmare, as inclement weather reigns here all the time and avalanches break down every now and then. Only 190 daredevils managed to climb to the top of Kanchenjunga, and the mortality among climbers here reaches 22%.

K2

Location: Pakistan, China. Himalayas
Height: 8 614 m

Mount K2 or Chogori provides the most extreme conditions for climbing. This mountain knows no mercy and does not forgive mistakes - every fourth climber who tries to reach its top dies. IN winter period ascent is not possible at all. Our compatriots have made their contribution to the history of climbing K2. On August 21, 2007, Russian climbers managed to climb the very difficult route, until that time considered impassable western slope tops.

Aigar

Location: Switzerland, Alps
Height: 3970 m

Eigar is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the world, despite its insignificant height. He is often referred to as "The Cannibal". Big problems for climbers turn into an incredibly large height difference and constantly changing weather. For a century and a half of ascents, the summit claimed the lives of 65 people.

Fitzroy

Location: Argentina, Chile. Patagonia
Height: 3 359 m

This majestic granite peak is both the most unvisited and one of the most dangerous mountain peaks. On average, there is only one successful ascent per year. The climber faces two problems at once: firstly, in order to climb to the top, you need to overcome a sheer section of rock 600 meters high, and secondly, inclement weather that can last for weeks can generally discourage any desire to climb the rocks. In addition, you can climb Fitzroy only from December to February - the summer months in the southern hemisphere.

Vinson Massif

Location: Antarctica
Height: 4 892 m

The highest mountains of Antarctica are not considered too difficult to climb in the climbing environment. Since 1958, about one and a half thousand people have climbed their peaks. The hardest part is getting to the array itself. Antarctica is a good place for penguins, but it's easy for people to freeze to death or perish in a blizzard here.

Matterhorn

Location: Switzerland, Italy. Alps
Height: 4 478 m

One of the most difficult peaks in the Alps to conquer - its northern slope is generally considered impregnable and technically the most difficult to conquer. Frequent avalanches and rockfalls do not facilitate the ascent. However, in 1865, the summit of the Matterhorn was conquered twice at once. True, the first group of four people fell into the abyss due to a cable break.

It is believed that mountaineering in its modern sense originated at the end of the 18th century. More than 200 years have passed since then, but even today thousands of people climb the snowy mountains. Mountain peaks, which are in different corners peace. There are many mountains available for climbing on the territory of our country. Let's see which are the most beautiful mountains in Russia are available for climbing.

Kyzyl-Taiga, height 3121 meters

Kyzyl-Taiga is sacred place for the people of Tuva. It is more convenient to get to the mountains from the capital of Tuva. From there, the transfer will take you to the Peredovaya village near the Ak-Khem River.

If the lift is to be carried out with north side, then it, together with the descent, will take about seven hours. In general, such an ascent is best done in the summer, since you are unlikely to be able to get to the camp off-road at other times of the year.

Munku-Sardyk, height 3491 meters

Mount Munku-Sardyk is the highest peak Eastern Siberia. Interesting feature- a section of the Russian-Mongolian border passes along its top. Munku-Sardyk is covered by a glacier, and at its foot there is a beautiful mountain lake.

The starting point of the route is Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude. The best time for climbing is from late April to mid-autumn. From the city you will be taken to the base, where for acclimatization you will first be offered to climb the peak of the Sixtieth Anniversary of October. And only after that you will go to conquer Mount Munku-Sardyk.

After the hike, be sure to get acquainted with (if you have chosen this city). For example, visit a Buddhist monastery on Streletskaya street, 1 or a history museum on Lenin street.

Belukha, height 4432-4509 meters

Mount Belukha is the highest point Gorny Altai, which has two vertices. The most accessible route for climbing Belukha runs along its southern slope. In addition, there is a difficult, but less long way to the top of Belukha along the Akkem wall.

How to get there: a transfer from Barnaul will take you to the starting point of the route. As for the ascent itself, during organized tours the responsibility of laying the trail and hanging the railing lies entirely with the instructors, so you do not need any special skills.

After descending from Belukha, stay for a couple of days in Barnaul and get acquainted with it: the Museum of Local Lore located on Polzunova Street, 46, the Auto Theft Museum (Anatolia Street, 130) and take a picture of the monument to V. Shukshin on the square of the same name.

Klyuchevskaya Sopka, height 4835 meters

Extreme lovers will especially enjoy climbing the highest active volcano Eurasian continent - Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

How to get there: from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky you will be taken by bus to the village of Klyuchi. Then you will go on an all-terrain vehicle to the starting point of the route. Such a hike is considered basic and does not require special mountaineering training. best time for such a tour, the period from mid-summer to the end of August is considered.

Kazbek, height 5033 meters

Kazbek is another famous peak in the Caucasus, which can be climbed both from Russia and from the territory of Georgia. If you are going to conquer it from the northern, Russian side, be sure to take the opportunity to swim in the waters of thermal baths. They are located in the Genaldon Gorge, along which part of the climbing route passes.

You can get to Kazbek from Nalchik or all the same Mineralnye Vody. A stop in Nalchik will provide cultural program: pay attention to the museums of Nalchik. This is the National (Gorkogo street, 62) and fine arts(on Lenina Avenue), as well as the Nalchik Zoo (in Dolinsk) and the hippodrome.

Elbrus, height 5642 meters

The most popular peak that most climbers dream of conquering is Elbrus. There are many routes to climb this highest peak, which are suitable for people with different levels preparation. For example, we recommend trekking to Elbrus for beginner climbers. southern route from early July to early September.

You can get to Elbrus from Mineralnye Vody. After the conquest Caucasus mountains see the Cathedral of the Intercession here Holy Mother of God(Pyatigorskaya street, 35), Museum of Local Lore and Orthodox St. Nicholas Church.

We have collected for you the five most dangerous mountains in the world and learned from a professional climber all the subtleties of preparing for the ascent.

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December 11 is International Mountain Day. This holiday appeared quite recently, only at the UN assembly in 2003, which is very surprising, given how important mountains are to our world. Not only do they make up a quarter of the entire land surface and are home to over ten percent of the population; mountains are the basis of the economic prosperity of mankind. And also, in the pagan cultures of the world, mountains have always been 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 also real predators who strictly judge everyone who decides to conquer them.

"360 Moscow Region" decided to recall the most cruel and treacherous peaks of the world, which are always ready to throw down an unlucky climber. And, if you immediately remember Everest with a height of 8844 meters, then you are not quite 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 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 collected its bloody harvest from those who decided to get to the top, there are peaks in the world that are more dangerous.

In addition to a selection of the most dangerous peaks in the world, "360 Moscow Region" learned about some of the difficulties and subtleties 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 on everything the globe. With the rest of the peaks of the world, a simple rule applies: technological innovations reduce mortality. Kanchenjunga technical progress completely indifferent. The summit continues to kill climbers with frightening frequency, and mortality in last years only increased.

The name of the mountain is translated from Tibetan as the Five Treasures of the Great Snows. The five peaks of Kanchenjunga are the five treasures: silver, gold, jewels, grain and sacred texts. The mountain (endowed by the locals with a female spirit) jealously guards its treasures and tries to kill anyone who encroaches on them. By the way, Kanchenjunga especially hates female climbers. Only one of them was able to conquer this mountain - the Englishwoman Ginette Harrison. True, six months later, she tragically died during the conquest of Mount Dhaulagiri.

- What are the features of preparation for high-mountain ascents?

Training must be appropriate to the problems that may arise at altitude. Basically, this is the so-called mountain sickness, which occurs due to the fact that a person is not used to altitude. This is oxygen deficiency, so training should include elements with a breath load. It is possible to run up and down in ragged distances, faster or slower. So that the respiratory system is trained.

Another aspect is muscular physical training. This is a big load in the first place on the legs. The most useful is running and walking (at a fast pace). Moreover, it is necessary to train not on flat terrain, preferably hills with ups and downs, not asphalt roads, but unpaved ones. For mountaineers and those who go to the mountains, the main training is running. Well, plus to this, since there are often technical elements during climbing, you also need to squat, pull yourself up. That is, of course, general physical training. The exercises seem to be banal, but, nevertheless, quite important in order to prepare for a trip to 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 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 of mountain climbers on this peak is 25%. This peak could not be conquered in the winter.

- What do they eat in the mountains?

Food is very individual and, probably, there are no uniform standards. Now there are many different types products, including for athletes. But the main so-called "layout" should come from how many calories we are going to burn there. And, accordingly, you need to try to restore this number of calories. This, of course, is very difficult, because you can’t carry heavy products, and it’s not always possible to take a large amount either. Therefore, they take the most high-calorie foods, for example, chocolate, something meat - sausages, lard. And the main dishes, as in ordinary life - cereals and pasta. Some athletes do take active supplements, but this is not a dogma, and not many people are passionate about this.

Annapurna

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This is not one peak, but a whole mountain range in the Himalayas, highest point which reaches a height of 8091 meters. Annapurna is the tenth highest of all eight-thousanders. She was the first of the mountains of this type allowed a man to conquer his peak. However, this does not give reason to think that climbing it is a pleasure trip. Some thirty years ago, every second climber forever remained on the slopes of Annapurna, but now these figures have become more optimistic: the death rate of climbers on the mountain is about 19%.

- There is another question: what is harder, climb or descend?

Of course, everything depends on specific places, specific peaks and the abilities of a person. More often than not, lifting seems to be the hardest part. 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, a little leg is directed down. 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 are put on the rise, because it is believed 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 here?" - You will 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 was not even an attempt to reach the top: it just seemed impossible. The thing is that in the last part of the route, glaciers and pieces of rock roll down on climbers over and over again from a two-kilometer slope. The Eiger is an icy hell, which can still fill up a gaping climber with tons of ice.

- Whether there is a unconquered peaks in the world?

Of course, there are more. Of course, they are getting smaller. Basically, of course, they are concentrated in the Himalayas. This is not yet fully explored mountain piece.

Banntha Brakk

The Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan has always been infamous among climbers. But among all the peaks, Banntha Brakk (7285 meters) was the most inaccessible and deadly. Only three ascents of it were completed successfully, and between the first (1977) and the second (2001) 24 years passed. For a bloodthirsty temper locals nicknamed the mountain "cannibal".

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The mountains have long attracted brave people with their impregnability, as if they were challenging them, and they never forgot to take their share - not all the conquerors of the peaks were able to return home. Many have remained forever captives of the silent giants - a good warning to 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 how nature expresses her unwillingness to have people disturb her stone giants. But this does not make those who strive to reach the next peak less. This article lists the most dangerous mountains for ascent, in parentheses is the percentage of deaths during the conquest.

1. Annapurna (34%)

• Altitude 8091 m.
• Located in the Himalayas (Nepal).

The nature of this peak was described very colorfully by the American climber Ed Vistours, who called it a permanent danger completely covered with ice, a single piece of ice with ice growths. Annapurna is probably the most dangerous peak in the world. On its slopes, more than a third of the climbers who tried to master it find eternal peace.
Annapurna became the first eight-thousander 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, Erzog also had 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.
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2. Chogori (K2) (29%)

• 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 inferior only to Everest. This peak rises on the China-Pakistan border. In terms of danger for climbing, she was far ahead of Chomolungma, second only to Annapurna. Even the simplest of the climbing routes laid 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 perishes.
Most often, climbers storm the summit from the Pakistani side, although there is a bottleneck here, where an avalanche can come down at any moment. In winter, conquering K2 is considered impossible. Russian climbers in 2007 were able to climb K2 along the most difficult route - along the western slope, which until now was considered impregnable.

3. Nanga Parbat (21%)

• 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 northwest of the Himalayas. You can get to its top only along a very narrow ridge, and having a height of 4600 m South side is the highest slope in the world. The first to conquer Nanga Parbat was Hermann Buhl in 1953. He walked for 40 hours without oxygen mask and an ice ax. Since then, 263 people have climbed this peak, and 62 have not returned. But the extreme complexity of the ascent only attracts extreme people, especially many who want to compete with the impregnable southern slope.

4. Dhaulagiri I (16%)

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

This is the seventh highest peak in the world. Even venerable climbers often get lost on it. The southern slope of Dhaulagiri I is still impregnable - among climbers, climbing it is equated with suicide. The most dangerous for climbers are local avalanches. This peak was the penultimate eight-thousander, who submitted to people. The first group 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 summit from an unexplored side. A powerful avalanche took 6 climbers and two Sherpas with it. This was the worst tragedy in the mountains of Nepal at that time.

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5. Kanchenjunga (15%)

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

The name Kanchenjunga is translated as "mountain of five treasures". This is the third highest peak in the world. For the first time, climbers managed to reach the summit of Kanchenjunga after half a century of unsuccessful attempts in 1955. There are no paved routes and trails. Inclement weather and frequent avalanches further complicate the ascent. So far, only 187 people can boast of being on top of Kanchenjunga. Almost every new ascent takes another life of climbers.

6. Manaslu (Kutang) (10%)

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

The many-domed Mount Kutang (“mountain of spirits”) occupies the eighth position in the list of eight-thousanders of the world. Climbers preparing to conquer it main summit, must be prepared not only for the usual dangers that await them - avalanches, but also for unexpected monsoons and mudflows. The first to conquer Manaslu in 1956 were Japanese climbers. 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 the ascent are somewhat less noticeable than during the descent. This is where one of the most terrible tragedies in the history of mountaineering, when five Korean climbers and 10 local sherpas died on the route from the descent of a huge avalanche, which demolished the intermediate camp located at around 6500 m.

7. Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) (9%)

• Altitude 8080 m.
• Located in Karakoram (Pakistan).

The name Gasherbrum means " beautiful mountain". The fact that people on this “beautiful mountain” die much less 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 mountains are not visible for a long time due to powerful spurs.
For the first time this peak was conquered by a group of 8 Americans in 1958. Piet Schöning and Andy Kaufman, the first to reach the summit, reported their success with the help of mirrors to their comrades below. The legendary Reinhold Messner also climbed Gasherbrum I, and he did it in alpine style- without intermediate camp, oxygen mask and 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.

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8. Makalu (9%)

• Altitude 8485 m.

Already the long path to the fifth peak of the world Makalu (“black giant”) contains danger, although this is only a prelude to difficult ascent to the very top. This is one of the most difficult peaks in terms of climbing. Here, as well as when climbing K2, the descent is the most dangerous, during which most of deaths. Such a fatality, in particular, leads to the shape of the mountain - 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 up to 120 km/h and forty-degree frosts - such conditions can kill on their own without any climbing.

9. Chomolungma (Everest) (6.74%)

• 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 conquest, made this peak the most attractive for climbing among climbers from all over the world. At some point, thanks to the efforts of technical staff and Sherpas, the route to climb Everest became as comfortable as possible, which gave rise to an entire industry around conquering the “roof of the world”. Even inexperienced rock climbers were allowed to climb. Since Hillary first climbed Everest, more than 7,000 people have made it to the top of the "roof of the world." Of these, about 250 remained on its snowy slopes, reminding with their presence the next daredevils climbing up that Chomolungma does not like jokes. Not so long ago, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit Nepal, which cooled some hotheads. Then a lot of avalanches descended from Everest, taking dozens of Sherpas and climbers with them.
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10. Mont Blanc

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

Although Mont Blanc (“white mountain”) is almost half as low as the Himalayan eight-thousanders, it is the highest peak Western Europe yielding highest peaks Caucasus. He is integral part crystalline mountain range, which is equipped with popular ski resorts Courmayeur and Chamonix. From a technical point of view, the ascent to Mont Blanc is not too difficult, but almost every year deaths occur here, as frequent avalanches and bad weather affect weather. In 1741, the Englishmen Richard Pocock and William Wyndham first climbed the neighboring peak of Montenvieu, and Mont Blanc itself was conquered in 1786 by the French Jacques Balma and Michel Paccard.

Mountains beckon a person, challenge him. Some of the people accept the challenge. But not everyone comes back. Among the climbers there is also a rating of "killer mountains", which are extremely dangerous to conquer.

Annapurna

Location: Nepal. Himalayas.
Height: 8091 m.
Annapurna was the first of all 14 eight-thousanders to be conquered. It happened, however, by chance. The group of the French climber Maurice Herzog went to conquer another peak - Dhaulagiri, but after reconnaissance, they decided that it was possible to conquer another mountain. It turned out to be Annapurna, the northernmost peak of the Himalayas. The ascent took place on June 3, 1950. The conquered summit "took its own" from the French group. All members of the expedition received frostbite, Maurice Herzog had to amputate his fingers and toes throughout the descent.

The French group is still lucky. To date, one and a half hundred ascents have been made on Annapurna. In the entire history of conquering the peak, the death rate of climbers was 41%, which is extremely high. For comparison, this coefficient for Everest is only 7.4%. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that only experienced climbers go to Annapurna, while everyone who has enough money in their wallet is trying to conquer Everest.
The American extra-class climber Ed Vitus, who has conquered all 14 eight-thousanders, left Annapurna "for dessert". His impressions of this mountain are interesting: "Annapurna is one great danger She's covered in ice. One large piece of ice with ice growths on it. And the whole question is in which direction the next growth will deviate, forward or backward.

Location: Pakistan and China, Karakorum.
Height: 8614 m.
K2, Chogori, or Dopsang is considered the second most difficult climb on Earth, it is second only to the already mentioned Annapurna. Furthermore- Chogori is also the second peak in height (after Everest), but in terms of difficulty of conquest, it far exceeds Chomolungma.

K2 was discovered back in 1856, but almost a century later, in 1954, an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio managed to conquer it. Interestingly, in 1902, the famous occultist and climber Aleister Crowley made an attempt to conquer the mountain, but the summit was not given to him.
As of mid-2008, 284 people have climbed to the top of this mountain, 66 have died while trying to climb. A large number of climbers died already on the way back. The death rate of this terrible peak is 25%, that is, one in four of those who tried to conquer K2 died.
In the history of climbing Chogori, the Russians left a noticeable mark. The route that our climbers managed to overcome on August 21, 2007 is considered the most difficult. The Russian group climbed the western wall of the summit, which was considered impassable until that time. In winter, no one managed to conquer K2.

Nangaparbat

Location: Pakistan, Himalayas.
Height: 8125 m.
Nanga Parbat is called the "mountain killer" and "swallowing people". It is the westernmost peak of the Himalayas. Nanga Parbat began to collect its mournful statistics from the first attempt to conquer it - in 1895, she "absorbed" the best climber of her time, Briton Albert Mummery. Since that time, according to statistics for 2011, Nanga Parbat has claimed the lives of 64 climbers. In total, 263 people were able to conquer Nanga Parbat. The death rate of this peak is almost 23%. Every fifth climber who dared to challenge the mountain died.

Pragmatic people explain the reason for such a high mortality rate as an extremely unfavorable sum of climatic factors in the region of the mountain - the arid climate at the foot causes a huge temperature difference. The weather from this is very unpredictable, and deadly avalanches are also frequent.
Recently, the "human factor" has also strengthened the unpleasant glory. In June last year, the camp of climbers, located at the foot of the mountain, was attacked by Taliban militants. As a result, 10 people died.

Nanga Parbat, however, is magnetically attractive - this mountain has the highest absolute height. Coming close to the mountain, you can see a wall 4.5 kilometers high above you.

Kanchenjunga

Location: India, Himalayas.
Height: 8586 m.
The third highest eight-thousander in the world, the easternmost of them. In 1905, the already mentioned Aleister Crowley was the first to try to conquer the mountain. Did not work out. Kangchenjunga was conquered only after 50 years. In the entire history of ascents, only 187 people have safely reached the summit. Of these, only 5 were women.

It is believed that Kanchenjunga is a female mountain, which is why she kills climbers who dare to conquer it.
The mortality rate of this peak is 22%. Contrary to the statistics, which in the case of all other killer mountains tend to decrease, with Kanchenjunga it is the other way around. Year after year, the mountain takes new lives. By the way, this mountain was wonderfully depicted by Nicholas Roerich in the painting of the same name. Google it.

Location: Switzerland, Alps.
Height: 3970 m.
The only western summit in our ranking. Despite its seemingly insignificant height, Eigar is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the world. Aigar first submitted to man on August 11, 1858. Several routes lead to the top of the mountain. The most difficult is the route on the north face of Eigar. It was passed for the first time only on July 24, 1938. The complexity of the route is in an incredibly large difference in altitude and in very unstable weather on the northern slope. During the years of ascents, the summit claimed the lives of 64 people.