Inaccessible peaks. The most dangerous mountains Via Ferrata, Italy and Austria

Mountains have always attracted man, challenging him. The most daring took 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. The air temperature can drop to -60 degrees Celsius. Despite such Spartan conditions, the highest mountain is far from being 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. Every year the statistics change, but you can still highlight some 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 mark of eight kilometers, Annapurna 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 another mountain could be conquered. It was 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 remained alive, the mountain still made them feel on the verge of life and death. Everyone, without exception, received severe frostbite, and Maurice Herzog was the least fortunate, because throughout the descent he had to amputate his fingers and toes.

Today, Annapurna has already been conquered one and a half hundred times. Mortality during the conquest, since 1950, was 41%, which is incredibly high. For example, if we compare this figure with mortality 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, it is often visited by beginners. 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.

Famous professional climber Ed Vitus, originally from America, who conquered the most dangerous mountains for climbing, 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 buildups are located, and the biggest danger lies in the fact that you never know where this or that buildup will deviate next time.

Chogori (2 K2 or Dopsang)

The height of this peak is 8614 meters. In 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 a century later. 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 in the process. The mortality rate remains within 25%, which means that every fourth daredevil who tries to conquer the summit of K2 dies.

A noticeable mark in the history of the conquest of this mountain was also left by Russian climbers. It happened on August 21, 2007. It is noteworthy that they set out to conquer the summit along the most difficult path. Many believed that it was simply impossible to get to 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 the locals nicknamed it as "killer mountain" or "swallowing 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 summit. It happened in 1895, when the mountain took one of the best climbers at that time - Briton Albert Mummery. Since that time, the mountain has taken the lives of more than 60 people. 263 people were able to reach the top. The mortality rate is 23%, that is, one in five who accepted the challenge of the “killer mountain” died.

Experts note that the main cause of high mortality are adverse climatic factors. As a result of the fact that at the foot of the mountain there is a rather arid climate, 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 deadly avalanches. Recently, the unpleasant glory of the mountain is also influenced by the human factor. For example, in 2010, Taliban militants attacked a climbers' camp at the foot of a mountain and killed 10 people.

By the way, Nanga Parbat is the only mountain in the world, approaching which 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. It is the easternmost peak of the 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 took 50 years to reach the summit and go back down. Throughout history, almost 200 people have conquered the mountain, while 5 of them were women.

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

December 11 is International Mountain Day, established by decision of the 57th UN General Assembly in January 2003. In total, there are 14 eight-thousanders on Earth. So far, only 30 climbers have managed to conquer them all. But the attempts do not stop, and every year, climbing to the peaks, dozens of people die.

Chomolungma (8848 meters)

Everest (Chomolungma) is the highest peak on the planet. It lies in China. The highest mountain in the world has the shape of a trihedral pyramid. The southern slope is steeper, snow and firn are not kept on it, so it is exposed.

The climate at the "third pole of the world" is extremely harsh. The temperature at the top never rises above zero degrees Celsius, but at night it can drop to minus 60 degrees. In addition, winds up to 55 meters per second are not uncommon on Chomolungma.

Everest, being the highest peak in the world, at the same time is not the most difficult to climb, but still quite dangerous. Over the entire history, about 250 climbers have died on the slopes of the mountain.

The first human foot stepped on the summit of Everest in 1953. The "Third Pole of the World" was then conquered by members of the British expedition. Soviet climbers climbed Everest for the first time in May 1982 (more on this in the website).

Chogori or K2 (8611 meters)

K2 is the second highest peak in the world after Everest, technically it is one of the most difficult mountains in the world. The northernmost eight-thousander is located on the border of Kashmir (Pakistan) and China. The first successful ascent was made only in 1954 by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio, despite the fact that attempts to conquer the summit had been made since 1902.

Our compatriots managed to climb Chogori along the Northern Ridge in 1996. The expedition led by Ivan Dusharin was made up of climbers from Tolyatti, Ulyanovsk, Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk and Severodvinsk. One of the expedition members, Igor Benkin, died.

From the memoirs of Dusharin: “The difficulty is that as you approach this line, the whole body, including the brain, begins to fail. oxygen from the brain to the muscles and you can “float away.” Perhaps something similar happened to Igor ... ".

According to statistics, for every four successful ascents of K2, there is one death. Until mid-2008, 284 people had climbed the summit, 66 had died. Expeditions to Chogori go only in the summer season. There were attempts to conquer the summit in winter, but none of them were successful.

Annapurna (8091 meters)

Of all the eight-thousanders Annapurna was conquered by the very first. A successful ascent was made by a small French team in 1950 led by Maurice Herzog. All members of the expedition received frostbite, and Erzog had his fingers and toes amputated. It is curious that the group initially did not plan to climb Annapurna, the climbers went to conquer another peak - Dhaulagiri.

The first Russians to climb the mountain were Nikolai Cherny and Sergey Arsentiev. It happened in 1991. Annapurna is considered one of the most difficult peaks to climb. According to statistics, every fourth conqueror never returned.

While climbing Annapurna, the legendary Soviet climber Anatoly Bukreev also died. On December 25, 1997, at an altitude of 6000 meters, Bukreev, Italian Simone Moro and cameraman Denis Sobolev were covered by an avalanche. Of the three, only the Italian Moro survived, who later wrote the book Comet over Annapurna, dedicated to Bukreev.

Nanga Parbat (8125 meters)

Nanga Parbat (another name for Nanga Parbat) is the westernmost peak of the Himalayas. Along with K2 and Annapurna, it is one of the three most dangerous eight-thousanders for climbing. Mortality - 22.3% in relation to the number reached the top. As of 2011, 64 climbers have died there.

The first attempt to conquer Nanga Parbat was made in 1895 by the Englishman Albert Mummery. However, it was not successful, the whole team was buried under an avalanche at an altitude of 6400 meters. The German-American expedition of 1932 was also unsuccessful. Then the climbers managed to climb to a height of 7850 meters. A violent storm prevented the passage. During the descent, nine members of the expedition were killed.

It was only in July 1953 that Nangaparbat was conquered. The ascent was made almost single-handedly by a member of the German-Austrian expedition Hermann Buhl. During the ascent, he had to spend the night in the open air at an altitude of more than 8000 meters - an unprecedented case.

Kangchenjunga (8586 meters)

The third highest eight-thousander in the world is located on the border of Nepal and India, in the Himalayas. From 1905 to 1931, four attempts were made to conquer the summit. All of them were unsuccessful. The German expedition advanced the highest - the climbers managed to climb to a height of 7700 meters. Kangchenjunga was conquered in 1955 by the British Joe Brown and George Bend.

In 1989, members of the Second Soviet Himalayan Expedition led by Eduard Myslovsky make the first ever traverse of all four eight-thousand-meter peaks of Kanchenjunga.

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

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

Half Dome Mist Trail, California

According to the Yosemite hiking website, more than 60 people have died climbing Half Dome and the trail leading to the mountaintop. 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 the steel cables help climbers make the difficult climb on the last part of the climb, the rain makes this path incredibly dangerous to navigate.

Mount Hua Shan, China

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

This is a holy mountain in China, which includes five peaks that make up the shape of a petal. There is both a cable car and hiking trails.

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

It is said to be the most dangerous mountain path in the world. According to official figures, 100 people die on Hua Shan every year, although there are no official statistics on deaths. However, this ascent does not seem too far away. It should also be noted that there is a point on the hike where even the planks of wood are missing. In this case, tourists must rely on small caverns cut directly into the rock.

Striding Edge, United Kingdom

Striding Edge is one of the toughest climbs in the UK. The most dangerous part is perhaps the descent on the Swirral Edge, which can be incredibly slippery, especially in winter conditions. Evidence suggests that a married 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. She seems to be floating in the air. Built 100 years ago, sections of the path have begun to collapse, making the climb even more dangerous for hikers. In fact, the right to climb was banned for several years, after four adventurers fell and died. This tragic incident happened in 2000.

The path has since been repaired, fortified and re-opened to visitors. Although the place is safer than before, the park now limits the number of tourists to 600 per day.

Maze in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

It is almost impossible to navigate in the mountain labyrinth. This is where the name comes from. Although the "Labyrinth" has not yet claimed a single life, it still 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 get to you and rescue you.

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

Kjeragbolten, Mount Kjerag, Norway

While hiking Mt. Kjerag isn't particularly difficult when traveling through Kjeragbolten, climbing the block, sandwiched between two rocks and suspended 984 feet high, can be risky. Although none of the tourists have yet fallen off the cliff, it seems that this is only a matter of time. The summit is too dangerous.

Via Ferrata, Italy and Austria

Tourists die on trails of all difficulty levels. The Via Ferrata, or "railroads" in Italian, were first built by troops during the First World War. They are little more than metal cables attached to steep cliffs that hikers pull to avoid certain death.

Although there are no official death toll statistics, the hike actually claimed several lives, including a woman who slipped in the snow and fell to her death after falling 600 feet on the intermediate trail in 2009.

Drakensberg Traverse, South Africa

People die on the Drakensberg track almost every year. Rumor has it that the number of people who died in this forty-mile campaign is so high that officials simply stopped counting the number of victims. This does not mean that deaths are not reported almost every year.

It is believed that the most dangerous part of this trail is at the very beginning, when tourists climb two rickety chain stairs to a narrow ridge. There are animal tracks, pastures and rocks.

Angel Landing, Utah

"Angel Landing" is considered to be one of the most dangerous mountain climbs, as the trail is very narrow. In fact, on the last ascent, the path is wide enough for one person. The tourist has a panorama of a 1,000-foot-high cliff.

Wayna Picchu Trail, Peru

The Wayna Picchu track is famous for its "stairs of death", which dates back to Inca times. Although the beaten paths are very well preserved, they lack handrails, and the humidity often makes the stones very slippery.

No fall from the stairs was 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 the bright angel track extremely dangerous during the hottest months. Many tourists died from heatstroke, and rangers even found people who died of dehydration, despite the fact that they had a supply of water with them.

Park officials claim that 90% of incidents occur on a specific part of the trail, the South Rim portion where the Bright Angel Trail follows Garden Creek into Pipe Creek.

Mount Washington, New Hampshire

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

Volcano Pacaya, Guatemala

Pacaya Volcano poses a great danger. This is an active crater, which means that it can burn tourists with lava at any time. In fact, the 2010 eruption claimed three lives, another eruption three years later triggered a lava flow that flowed from one side of the mountain. And just last year, the volcano erupted hot ash.

However, none of this prevents tourists from climbing to its top. They are not even afraid of the fact that this place can become hot enough to melt the soles of the shoes. On the positive side of the 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 Path. The Devil's Trail stretches for 25 miles and includes six major peaks that plunge into deep valleys between steep climbs. Tourists die on the Devil's Road every year, officials say.

Kalalau Trail, Hawaii

Rising water levels, narrow trails at the edge of 300-foot slopes, heavy rain, mud and constant rock falls make this climb extremely difficult. The statistics speak for themselves: in recent years, one of the tourists was carried down the Hanahoa stream, the other crashed to death, having flown from a great height. 121 missing tourists had to be rescued.

Our today's story focuses on the most dangerous mountains in the world and what makes them so deadly.

Each attempt to conquer the mountain peaks is comparable to playing Russian roulette: it is not certain that you will reach the goal; It is not certain that you will return alive. When it comes to killer mountains, images of famous eight-thousanders, such as Everest, immediately pop up in my head, but the danger lurking in stone blocks has nothing to do with their size: the most dangerous mountains in the world are not necessarily the highest, most difficult from the point view of technology or the most remote from civilization. Sometimes things are just the opposite: a high mortality rate is caused by imaginary simplicity and accessibility, carelessness in preparation and too many ascents. Don't forget about weather conditions, whether it's avalanches, strong winds, or unexpected storms that can hit without warning. Today we want to tell you about 11 mountain peaks that claimed the largest number of human lives. Is the game worth the candle? Climbers are convinced that yes.

Nanga Parbat (Pakistan)

It is called "Naked Mountain", "Mountain of the Gods" and "Killer Mountain". The ninth highest eight-thousander in the world (8126 m) is located in the northwest of the Himalayas, surrounded by tranquil forests and glacial lakes. Until 1990, the death rate on Nanga Parbat was 77% - in other words, the climbers were more likely to die than successfully cope with the route. Over the past 30 years, the death rate has decreased, and yet Nanga Parbat still remains the third most dangerous eight-thousander, behind Annapurna and K2. According to 2011 statistics, 64 climbers died on Nanga Parbat. In addition, in the summer of 2013, militants attacked the base camp - as a result of it, 10 climbers from different countries were killed.

Mont Blanc (France, Italy)

Mont Blanc with a height of 4810 m is located in the Western Alps on the border of France and Italy. This crystalline array is the best confirmation of the words that a summit that is convenient and relatively easy in terms of climbing technique can turn out to be deadly. Nevertheless, the 20,000 tourist climbers who annually storm the highest point in Western Europe are convinced that they will cope with the task once or twice. At the height of the climbing season, about 300 climbers try to reach the summit every day - overcrowding and careless preparation lead to the fact that every year on Mont Blanc about a hundred of them lose their lives: adverse weather conditions and regular avalanches affect.

Eiger (Switzerland)

Another peak in the Alps - this time the Bernese - rises above sea level by 3967 m. The northern side is considered the most difficult part of the Eiger - and the point here is not the height, but the technical side of the issue. Since the first successful ascent in 1938, the notorious "Nordwand" (German for "Northern Face") has claimed the lives of at least 64 climbers. The difficulty of climbing to the top along the northern wall is determined by many factors, primarily the great length and exceptional steepness of the route. In recent years, the number of ascents of the Eiger has significantly decreased, and at the same time there have been fewer accidents, so the notoriety of the mountain has subsided a bit.

Banntha Brakk (Pakistan)

Banntha Brakk, or Ogre (from the English "the ogre" - "cannibal"), is a pointed, strongly indented peak with a bizarre relief, 7285 m high and the highest peak of the Panmah-Muztag ridge in the Karakorum. Over the past century, the Cannibal has managed to gain fame as one of the most difficult peaks in the world: 24 years have passed between the first successful ascent in 1977 and the subsequent one in 2001. Yes, and the first conquest of the mountain can be called successful with a big stretch. During the descent from the summit, both members of the British expedition - Doug Scott and Chris Bonington - were injured: Scott broke both ankles, Bonington - two ribs and earned a severe form of pneumonia. The British were followed by more than 20 unsuccessful attempts to conquer Banntha Brakk - and although there were relatively few deaths, many climbers were injured. Nevertheless, Banntha Brakk continues to claim the lives of those who try to conquer it, therefore it is considered one of the most dangerous mountains in the world.

Kanchenjunga (India, Nepal)

Kanchenjunga Main (8586 m) is the highest mountain in India, the second highest peak in Nepal and the third highest peak in the world. The summit is part of the Kanchenjunga mountain range in the Himalayas. Since the 1990s, about one in five climbers (22%) have died here, making Kangchenjunga one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. At least 53 deaths have been reported on Kangchenjunga, including five in 2013 and three more in 2014. The mountain itself is relatively simple in terms of technology, but in all the years it was possible to climb it only 283 times. The only woman who managed to climb to the top and go back down was the British climber Ginette Harrison, who completed the route in 1998. A year and a half later, she died while climbing Dhaulagiri - because of this, in Nepal they believed for a long time that Kanchenjunga is a woman mountain that kills all the fair sex who try to climb to its top. However, already in the 21st century, several climbers successfully coped with the ascent and descent.

Matterhorn (Switzerland, Italy)

Remember the packaging of the Swiss chocolate Toblerone? The peaceful horn-shaped mountain depicted on it is the Matterhorn - one of the most dangerous peaks on Earth. Every year, thousands of climbers come to conquer the famous peak, and up to 150 climb attempts are made daily during the season. Despite the relatively low altitude of 4,478 m, the peak, located in a picturesque alpine area, has the highest mortality rate in the Alps. The mountain has claimed over 500 lives over the past century, making it one of the deadliest in the world in terms of death toll. It even has its own cemetery. As the main difficulties, professionals call avalanches, rockfalls, technical characteristics and load on the routes. Since the early 1990s, the mountain has become increasingly safer, with an average of "only" five climbers dying on its slopes each year, compared to an average of eight before.

Cerro Torre (Argentina, Chile)

The South American Cerro Torre is located in Patagonia. Its height is 3,128 m. It became famous not only for its beauty, but also for the terrible weather characteristic of the area: due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, strong winds blow here, and the peak itself is often covered with frozen ice, movement on which is very dangerous. In addition, a loud scandal is associated with its conquest, which began in 1959, when the Italian climber Cesare Maestri announced that he and the Tyrolean guide Tony Egger had climbed to the top of Cerro Torre. True, during the descent, Egger allegedly fell into an avalanche along with a camera on which there was evidence of a successful ascent. The Italian might have been believed, if not for one thing: each subsequent expedition ended in failure, and at the same time, more and more doubts arose about the words of Maestri. When Egger's body was found, there was no camera with him. Over time, experts came to the conclusion that the Italian could not reach the top in any way, since he was on the wrong side at all, so the first ascent was nothing more than a figment of his imagination.

Washington (USA)

Washington in New Hampshire is called the most dangerous small peak: it is the highest mountain in the northeastern region of the United States, but in the rest of the world the peak at 1916 m is more likely to be perceived as a hill. Well, it's a very dangerous hill. Since 1849, about 150 people have died on the mountain. All because of the changeable weather and the unusually high wind speeds characteristic of the area: for a long time, Washington held the record for the highest wind speed measured on the earth's surface - 103.3 m / s (372 km / h).

Annapurna (Nepal)

Annapurna I is the highest peak of the eponymous mountain range in the Himalayas (8091 m). This is the tenth highest mountain on Earth, and at the same time one of the most dangerous eight-thousanders - as of March 2012, the death rate among climbers for all the years of climbing it reaches 32% - In 1950, the French expedition was successful. Since the 90s, there has been a positive trend: the number of accidents during climbs to the top of Annapurna is decreasing. But in any case, Annarpurna I and the massif itself remain a high-risk site.

Chomolungma (Nepal, China)

Chomolungma, or Everest, is the highest peak on Earth (8848 m above sea level), but despite this proud title, it can by no means be called the most dangerous or most difficult peak from a technical point of view. The main difficulty in climbing is associated with unfavorable climatic factors for the human body, including high rarefaction of the atmosphere, low temperatures down to −50–60 ° C, combined with periodic hurricane winds and intense solar radiation. Also likely are avalanches, a cliff from steep slopes, a fall into the crevices of the relief. Unfortunately, the desire to stand on top of the world is sometimes stronger than common sense: every year more and more climbing permits are issued. The largest number in history was issued in 2017 - 373. As of May 2018, at least 297 people have died on Everest - we are talking not only about climbers, but also about the Sherpas accompanying them. People are trying to conquer Everest, despite inadequate training, and even numerous stories about climbers left to die on the summit, and pictures of eternal captives who found their death on Chomolungma, are unable to stop them. But among them are the possible first conquerors of the Chomolungma - George Mallory and Andrew Irwin. According to some reports, they were last seen alive 150 meters from the summit - through binoculars, in a break in the clouds. There is a version that the men died already during the descent, and the debate about whether they reached the top does not subside to this day. Mallory's body was discovered in 1999: the climber was frozen into the rock. His corpse is entangled in a safety rope broken in several places, which may indicate a breakdown. By the way, the things that Mallory intended to leave at the top were not with him. Only it is unlikely that we will know whether he managed to rise above all.

Chogori, or K2 (Pakistan, China)

The mere mention of this place is enough to freeze the blood in the veins. K2 (8611 m) is sometimes called the "Wild" or "Fierce" mountain: in terms of technique, climbing it is much more difficult than conquering Everest. This is the northernmost eight-thousander of the world and the second highest mountain peak - just after Chomolungma. In terms of danger, Chogori is second only to Annapurna: approximately every fourth climber finds his death on its slopes. Here is a simple statistic from ten years ago: by mid-2008, 284 people had climbed the summit of K2, while 66 climbers had died while trying to climb. But according to one of the parameters, Chogori managed to bypass Annapurna: none of the attempts to climb it in winter was successful. For decades, the mountain has been the site of numerous tragedies: in 1986, five climbers died in one climb (13 during the season), in 1995 - six (only 8 during the season). The last mass death of climbers occurred in 2008: from a group of at least 17 people, 11 died during the descent. According to the participants of the tragic expedition, things did not work out from the very beginning: at the beginning of the journey, a Serbian athlete and one of the guides crashed. When the climbers reached the top and began their descent, part of the glacier broke off and carried away several athletes and safety equipment. Some have never been found.

Mountain peaks lost in the clouds have always attracted people with their grandeur and inaccessibility. This is how a person works, 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 exclusivity.

However, mountain peaks are different. Some are friendly to 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, snow avalanches, strong winds, and at 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 mountain 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 climbed the summit, and over 3 thousand people have climbed Everest more than 1 time.

The body of a deceased climber on Everest

But let's not forget the dead. There are about 300 of them. And who knows, maybe at the moment when you are reading these lines, another rock climber is dying on the slope of a majestic mountain. This huge mountain range has long been called a cemetery for climbers. At the same time, no one removes the bodies of the dead, since there are simply no opportunities for this. 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 Tsevang Palzhor lay at an altitude of 8.5 thousand meters for 17 years. He was even nicknamed "green shoes", 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. An icy wind penetrating through, a temperature of minus 50-60 degrees Celsius, a lack of oxygen in a rarefied atmosphere - all this contributes to the death of climbers. But nothing stops people, and they stubbornly climb up.

More dead climbers

Nothing good can be said about another mountain in the Himalayas, called Annapurna. Its height reaches 8091 meters, and all these meters are one continuous danger, covered with ice growths. When conquering this mountain, up to 40% of climbers died.

There is a mountain in the Himalayas of Pakistan Nanga Parbat with a height of 8126 meters. Before Everest gained popularity among climbers, it was this mountain that ranked first in terms of the number of deaths. She even got the nickname "mountain killer". In 1953, 62 people died at once while trying to reach its summit. But apparently Nanga Parbat quenched the thirst for blood, and in subsequent years, the death rate of climbers has significantly decreased. Currently, it does not exceed 5.5%.

View of Mount Annapurna

The most dangerous mountains would lose their high status if they did not include such a mountain peak as Kanchenjunga with a height of 8586 meters. It is located in the Himalayas and is considered the third highest in the world. For climbers, it is a real nightmare due to inclement weather and constant avalanches. Mortality among those who dream of conquering this wayward mountain reaches 25%.

The mountain can boast of no less bloodlust Chogori with a height of 8614 meters, also belonging to the Himalayas. On it, the conditions for climbing 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 the most dangerous mountains. The Alps, located in prosperous Europe, pose no less danger. Here the leading position is occupied by such a mountain peak as Mont Blanc with a maximum height of 4810 meters. The first ascent of this mountain range dates back to August 8, 1786. In 1808, the majestic mountain was 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 holder for mortality.

View of Mount Eiger

Another mountain in the Alps poses a 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 "man-eater". 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 Alps to conquer. Its northern slope is considered impregnable 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 cable break.

View of the Matterhorn

But not only in Eurasia are the most dangerous mountains in the world. They are also in America. Here you can name Fitzroy with a height of 3359 meters. Its location is Patagonia, on the border between Chile and Argentina. This majestic granite peak is one of the most dangerous in the world for climbers. Only one successful ascent is recorded here per year.

Climbers face two problems. The first is in a sheer section with a height of 600 meters. The second problem rests on inclement weather. It can last for weeks and kills any desire to climb rocks. In addition, you can climb Fitzroy only from December to February, when summer reigns in the Southern Hemisphere.

View of Mount Fitzroy

Relatively high popularity among climbers enjoys 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 their peaks. The hardest part is getting to the massif, but Antarctica favors penguins more than people. Therefore, disappearing forever in a snow storm does not seem to be a great difficulty here.