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When attempts are made to conquer the highest and most dangerous peaks, the process resembles a "hussar roulette". First of all, we are talking about climbing the mountains "eight-thousanders". It is well known that at an altitude of 5000 m above sea level in the human body, which has not undergone special training, there is a lack of oxygen, its adaptation and overall performance decrease.

At an altitude of more than 8000 meters, the amount of oxygen decreases significantly and is only 30% of the norm required for the human body, such conditions are very dangerous for health.

So, the most dangerous mountains 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 top of Annapurna is considered the most difficult to climb. In confirmation of this, the names of the mountain given by the locals: Durga - "Impregnable", Kali - "Black", "Terrible". The death rate when trying to conquer it reaches 41%.

Annapurna

Annapurna has earned fame as the first eight-thousander in history conquered by man. It was first crossed 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 believed that this is the most outstanding achievement in the history of world mountaineering.

Since the first ascent, another 130 people have tried to climb to the top. In terms of the danger that awaits rock climbers, Annapurna has no equal in the world. 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 the Karakoram, 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 her routes involve overcoming steep cliffs, glaciers in the form of overhanging blocks and pillars. It is technical difficulties that explain the 25% death rate of extreme people trying to conquer K2.

Most climbers prefer to overcome the route from Pakistan. But even here danger lies in wait for them - the narrowest point of the path, where avalanches can overtake at any moment. Conquering K2 in winter is considered impossible.

Nanga Parbat

Mount Chogori, according to 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 of the Himalayan mountains. The only way to get to the top is by walking along a very narrow ridge - the southern side (4600 meters high) is recognized as the largest mountain slope in the world.

Nanga Parbat was first climbed in 1953 by Herman Buhl. The rock climber undertook a 40-hour ascent without the help of an ice ax and oxygen. Since then, 263 people have climbed it, and 62 climbers have died over the entire period. The death rate is 21%. The mountains received the well-deserved name "Mountains-killers" and "Absorbers of man." But, despite this, the mountain attracts extreme people, especially the non-criminal ice wall of the southern slope, and daredevils challenge it.

Kanchenjunga

In India, there is another mountain that is dangerous for climbing - Kanchenjunga ("Mountain of Five Treasures"). This is the highest point of the Himalayas - 8586 meters above the sea surface and the third highest point in the world.

For half a century, Kanchenjunga remained unconquered, and only in 1955 climbers managed to reach its summit. There are no marked routes or trails on the mountain. Difficulties are added by frequent inclement weather and regular avalanches. During all this time, only 187 athletes managed to reach its peak. It is worth noting that the number of deaths only increases over time, and today it is 22%.

Mont Blanc

Mount Mont Blanc ("White Mountain") is the highest mountain in Western Europe - 4810 meters. Nearby, on the mountain range of the same name, there are popular ski resorts of Chamonix and Courmayeur.

The technical characteristics of the ascent to Mont Blanc are not particularly difficult, but accidents occur every year. Unfavorable weather conditions and regular convergence of avalanches affect. For the first time, the top of Montenvieux, adjacent to Mont Blanc, was climbed in 1741 by the British - William Wyndham and Richard Pocock. And already in August 1786, Michel Paccard and Jacques Balma conquered Mont Blanc.

Matterhorn

The Matterhorn (4478 meters) is known for its uniqueness. In shape, it is very reminiscent of 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 the complexity they call: avalanches, rockfalls, technical characteristics and load on the routes.

In Switzerland, there is another dangerous mountain - the Eiger ("Man-Eater"), only 3,962 meters high. The most dangerous in her is the so-called "death wall", 2000 meters long, from which blocks of melted ice break off and slide. Rock climbers storm the summit during the hungriest months of the year for safety reasons. 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 climbing the Peak belong to the legendary Herman Buhl. For the first time he conquered the summit himself, and in 1957 he undertook the ascent, leading a team of Austrian climbers. The fatal outcome when trying to climb Broad Peak is 5%.

Gasherbrum

Pakistani Mount Gasherbrum I ("Beautiful Mountain"), 8068 meters high, has a 9% climbing fatality rate. For the first time it was overcome in 1958 by climbers from America. They undertook a successful eight-man expedition led by the most famous and experienced climbers of the time, Pete Schoenning and Andy Kaufman. The climb to the top of Gasherbrum is recognized by experts as not difficult, but 8% of those who want 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. It resembles a very steep four-sided pyramid. Desperate daredevils (9%) die here when descending the mountain every year. There are regular shifts of ice blocks and a high probability of storm winds (up to 120 km per hour), in winter the air temperature reaches minus 40 degrees.

In Nepal, there is also the "Mountain of the Spirit" - Manaslu (8156 meters). It was first conquered by Japanese climbers in 1956. Mortality among climbers is 10%, the consequences of snow 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, perished.

Dhaulagiri

Nepalese cannibal mountain - Dhaulagiri I ("White Mountain"), the height reaches 8167 m. Mortality during climbing is 16%, the main reason is frequent and strong avalanches. Its southern side is considered completely impregnable for climbing. But these characteristics excite even more desperate climbers.

Everest

A little 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"), rises to 8848 m. It is located on the border area between Nepal and China. Everest is also a whole mountain range, which includes the top of Lhotse - 8516 m, Nuptse - 7861 m and Changze - 7543 m.

Climbing Everest is very popular with experienced climbers. The standard climbing route does not have complex technical characteristics, but climbers are annoyed by strong winds, changeable weather conditions, and 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 - the peak of Aconcagua, 6959 m high. Although from the point of view of mountaineering, it is considered easy.

In North America - Mount McKinley, height 6135 m. Extreme people 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 to it.

The highest peak in Antarctica is Vinson Peak, 4892 m high. It is located 1200 kilometers from the South Pole of the Earth.

Mount Punchak-Jaya 4884 m - the highest point in 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 sportsmen.

It is difficult to calculate the exact number of ascents to the most popular peaks in the world.
However, mountainplanet.com was able to examine various analytical and statistical data provided by national parks, customs, rescue authorities, climbing and mountaineering federations, and experts in order to present more or less verified statistics.

However, there are factors that affect the final statistics:

in some national parks, registration is voluntary;
sometimes national parks can't keep statistical reports on daily life and we at mountainplanet.com have to rely on alternative sources: reports from the Ministry of Tourism, reports from the Customs, emergency services, etc. in order to get a complete picture;
as a rule, statistics do not indicate which lifts were recreational and commercial. For this reason, it is quite difficult to determine how many of the total number of ascents were made with guides.

There are basically two main factors that can make certain mountains a popular destination for climbers. The first is accessibility and infrastructure, which facilitates the logistics and preparation process. The second distinguishing feature is the height, location, shape, glaciers, etc. As well as the personality of the mountain, which can attract the attention of adventurers.

Some of the most popular climbing routes such as Mount Fuji, Mount Kosciuszko, Sinai, Machu Picchu or Breithorn are not included in our list because climbing these peaks does not require the services of a mountain guide.

10. Matterhorn

Country: Italy / Switzerland;
Mountain system: Pennine Alps;
Height: 4,478 m / 14,692 ft;
Ascents per year: about 500;
Average cost of a sightseeing tour: $2,800;
Number of climbers: about 3,000;

The Matterhorn is a legendary mountain in the Alps with a unique and surprisingly perfect pyramidal peak. Definitely the Matterhorn may be the most visually appealing mountain on the current list.
Its stunning images have long attracted adventurers and climbers for decades. Regardless of its beauty, it would be wrong to assume that climbing the Matterhorn is easy. Steep slopes and unpredictable weather changes have claimed about 500 lives since 1865.
Access to international airports and excellent infrastructure have made the Matterhorn one of the most preferred options for climbers around the world.

Country: Mexico;
Mountain system: Neovolcanic Cordillera;
Altitude: 5,636 m / 18,490 ft;
Ascents per year: about 1,000;
Average tour price: $1,300;
Number of climbers: almost 2,000;

Orizaba is the highest mountain in Mexico and one of the summits of the 7 Volcanoes program. These factors make Mount Orizaba one of the most desirable for climbers. Mount Orizaba rises above the Gulf of Mexico with a magnificent snow-covered peak and glaciers flowing down the slopes. Climbing Mount Orizaba is an excellent choice for those who want to experience climbing a large mountain glacier before moving on to higher altitudes.

Country Russia;
Mountain system: Central Caucasus;
Altitude: 5,642 m / 18,511 ft;
Ascents per year: almost 2,000;
Average tour cost: $800 USD;
Number of climbers: almost 10,000;

Mount Elbrus - the highest peak in Europe - is often mistakenly viewed as easily accessible. Climbing Elbrus has always been a challenge. During the assault, climbers must contend with a vertical climb of 2,000 meters. The journey can become extremely tiring, there have been cases when exhausted climbers, descending from the top in bad weather, disappeared into an icy labyrinth. Every year, Elbrus claims an average of 10 lives.

Country: Nepal;
Mountain system: Himalayas;
Altitude: 6,165 m / 20,226 ft;
Ascents per year: about 2,200;
Medium
tour cost: 3 000 c.u. E.;
Total number of climbers: about 2,700;

Island Peak is one of the most popular destinations in the Himalayas. It offers an unforgettable and fabulous trip in the Everest area with a hike to Everest Base Camp. The entire expedition can take up to 16 days. Island Peak cannot be among the Himalayan giants, however, it requires technical skills and the right climbing equipment: crampons, ropes, etc.

Country: Argentina;
Mountain system: Patagonian Andes;
Altitude: 6,962 m / 22,831 ft;
Ascents per year: almost 4,000;
Average tour price: $3,500;
Number of climbers: almost 4,500;

Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the legendary 7 Peaks. It is the only peak in the world at almost 7000 meters and may be the solution for those who have never had any climbing experience before. Despite this fact, it is highly recommended to climb Aconcagua with a knowledgeable mountain guide in order to avoid possible risks and increase the chances of a successful ascent.

Country: Ecuador;
Mountain system: Eastern Cordillera;
Altitude: 5,897 m / 19,347 ft;
Ascents per year: 4,500;
Average tour price: $1,000;
Number of climbers: almost 5,000;

Ecuador has always been a kind of Mecca for adventurers and mountain lovers from all over the world. The landscape of the country offers many amazingly beautiful mountains and volcanoes, most of which can be climbed in one or two days. One of them is Mount Cotopaxi - the second highest peak in Ecuador and the highest active volcano in the world. Climbing to the top of Cotopaxi is considered not difficult in a technical sense, but there are some threats such as hidden crevices in the ice glacier and steep snow slopes.
Although climbing Cotopaxi is prohibited due to seismic activity in the area, it is considered one of the most sought after.

Country: USA;
System: Cascade Mountains;
Height: 4,392 m / 14,410 ft;
Ascents per year: about 7,500;
Average tour price: $1,400;
Number of climbers: about 13,000;

Mount Rainier is one of the most popular climbers in the United States. There are several reasons for this. First, Rainier is in the neighboring Seattle area of approximately 3.7 million people, making Rainier one of the most accessible locations in its class. Secondly, Rainier serves as a training ground for American climbers, providing them with breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountains, alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks.

Country: France / Italy;
Mountain system: Graian Alps;
Altitude: 4,810 m / 15,781 ft;
Ascents per year: almost 10,000;
Average tour price: $2,300;
Number of climbers: about 30,000;

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and has a reputation for being a merciless killer with 1,800 deaths to its credit. Unlike legendary climbing sites in Alaska, the Himalayas or the Andes, local authorities do not require any permit to climb Mont Blanc. The death toll is rising every year, and there have been serious discussions lately about whether the idea of unlimited access to Mont Blanc is a good idea. So what makes Mont Blanc so popular with climbers?
First - the historical heritage of the international mountaineering community. Mont Blanc is considered the birthplace of modern mountaineering.
Secondly - excellent infrastructure and accessibility of European cultural and historical attractions. It is necessary to remember before climbing Mont Blanc: it is a mistake to consider the ascent as a simple track, in reality it is still real mountaineering.

Country: Tanzania;
Mountain system: East African Plateau;
Altitude: 5,895 m / 19,341 ft;
Climbings per year: about 35,000;
Average tour cost: $3,000;
Number of climbers: about 35,000;

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain on Earth. It is also included in the programs in 7 Peaks and 7 Volcanoes, which makes it one of the most popular. The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is quite achievable for tourists and travelers with an average degree of physical fitness. Nowhere else on Earth can you climb a mountain of this height without cats. In addition, outdoor enthusiasts can combine climbing Kilimanjaro with famous national park safaris and visits to Zanzibar. These factors make Mount Kilimanjaro one of the most preferred options in the adventure market.

Country: Nepal;
Mountain system: Himalayas;
Altitude: 5,643 m / 18,514 ft;
Climbings per year: about 40,000;
Average tour cost: $700 USD;
Number of climbers: about 40,000;

For many mountain enthusiasts, this may come as a surprise. Why Kala Pathar? Mount Kilimanjaro or Mont Blanc seem much more deserving of being at the top of the list. But the statistics speak for themselves. Tens of thousands of climbers top Kala Pathar every year.
Much of its popularity comes from the fact that it is the final destination on the way to Everest Base Camp. For this reason, climbing Kala Pathar has become one of the most desired adventures for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts. It provides climbers with the most accessible view of the highest mountain on Earth.
Every year, 40,000 people climb it. Most of the ascents are carried out with the assistance of local mountain guides.

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.

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 stone.

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.

1. Annapurna (8091 meters, translated from Sanskrit "Goddess of fertility")

One of the 14 eight-thousanders of the planet (the tenth in height), is located in the central part of the Nepalese Himalayas. Despite the fact that Annapurna became the first eight-thousander conquered by man (1950), this mountain is also the most dangerous for climbing. For every 130 successful ascents, there are 53 dead climbers. This number includes our famous compatriot Anatoly Bukreev. Surviving the horrific tragedy on Everest in 1996, he died a year later while climbing Annapurna. This mountain could become his 12 conquered eight-thousander.

2. K2 (8611 meters, she is Chogori, Dapsang or Godwin Austin)

The second highest peak in the world after Everest is located on the territory of the Pakistani part of Kashmir and belongs to the Karokorum mountain range. The first ascent was made in 1954 by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio, the first climbers to reach the summit were Lino Lacetelli and Aquile Companioni. K2 is technically one of the most difficult mountains in the world, 249 people climbed to the top, 60 died during the ascent.

3. Nanga Parbat (8126 meters, Sanskrit "Naked Mountain", also Diamir "King of Mountains")

Nanga Parbat - the ninth highest mountain in the world, located in the northwestern Himalayas in the Pakistani part of the state of Kashmir, closes the top three most dangerous mountains for climbing. The first successful ascent was made in 1953 by Hermann Buhl, a member of the German-Austrian expedition. Nanga Parbat is quite comparable to K2 in terms of technical complexity, its southeastern side (Rupal wall) is the highest sheer wall in the world (4.5 kilometers) and is called “people eater” among climbers. In the entire history of ascents on the mountain, 64 climbers have died.

4. Kanchenjunga (8586 meters, the third highest mountain in the world)

Its name means "five treasures of the great snows". This easternmost of the eight-thousanders is located on the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. According to local legend, Kanchenjunga is the embodiment of a female deity and tries to kill any woman who tries to climb to the top. Indeed, until 1998, only one woman managed to climb the summit safely, it was a climber from Britain, Janet Harrison, who, however, died four years later while climbing Dhaulagiri. Recently, despite the general tendency to reduce the risk of climbing, this rule does not work in the case of Kanchenjunga, and, if we take the statistics of recent years, it is Kanchenjunga that is by far the most dangerous mountain in the world. According to the statistics of ascents to Kangchenjunga, 22 percent of climbers die.

5. Eiger (Eiger) 3970 meters

Located in the Bernese Alps, the Eiger peak is not too high by Himalayan standards, however, it ranks fifth in the sad ascent statistics. Its northern wall, 1650 meters high, has earned the name "killer wall". The first successful ascent of the north face took place in 1966 and took a whole month!

6. Matterhorn (4478 meters)

The mountain in the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy, one of the most beautiful and impressive peaks in the world, ranks sixth in the sad climbing statistics. This is due to a number of different factors, including frequent avalanches and rockfalls, as well as the exceptional popularity of the route during the peak season.

Matterhorn

7. Mount Vinson (4892 meters)

The mountain is located in Antarctica, and its extreme isolation from any civilization can make any mistake when climbing fatal.

8. Bayta Brakk (Ogre (Man-eater, English) 7285 meters)

Located in the north of the Biafo Glacier in Karokorum, the mountain lives up to its name and is one of the most technically difficult mountains to climb in the world. The first ascent took place in 1977, the next time people climbed to its top only in 2001, that is, 24 years later!

9. Everest (Chomolungma, 8848 meters)

The highest peak in the world is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet. The first successful ascent was made in 1953 by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary. Since the first ascent, about 1,500 people have climbed to the summit and about 200 have not returned. Recently climbing Everest has become safer and climbing statics are improving, despite the serious technical difficulty of the mountain due to its unprecedented height. This is explained by the excellent infrastructure and the best Sherpa guides, who sometimes go to the top several times a season, throwing the necessary equipment.

Everest from Tibet (Rongbuk Valley)