They are much more dangerous than Everest.
Everest is the highest mountain in the world — and the most interesting slope to climb. So, at least according to most professional and semi-professional climbers in the world. However, this is not the most dangerous mountain to our awesome planet: here is a list of vertices that people have been trying to conquer for decades. Harsh weather, strange natural phenomena, landslides and sudden avalanches — go here venture only a real daredevil.
Blanc
Where: Western Alps
Altitude: 4810 meters
The Mont Blanc mountain range boasts the highest peak in all of Europe. People die here every year: the pressure drops and the frequent landslides have made the slope in a real fatal attraction. Inexorable statistics show about eight thousand missing and about three thousand confirmed deaths.
Annapurna
Where: Nepal
Height: 8091
183 people were trying to climb that mountain. 61 one of those attempts ended in death. With such indicators Annapurna is among the most perilous peaks on the planet — is something to be proud of. And Annapurna does not like to waste time on trifles: in 2014 a group of forty people died here in two hours, recorded in a snow storm.
K2
Where: the border of Pakistan and China
Height: 8610
Chogori. This name has become a byword among locals. Every year on the conquest of the slope attracts daredevils from all over the world. Many remain here forever. The eight-day hike to the top is incredibly tedious — so much so that in the winter is simply impossible. Account K2: 300 successful ascents on 80 attempts, which ended in the death of all members of the group.
Nanga Parbat
Where: Northern Pakistan
The altitude of 8010 meters
The British called Nanga Parbat “Man Eater”. Saying the name, right? The mountain slopes are covered with ice with patches of very unstable breed, making it extremely dangerous for climbers. Frequent storms and dangerous avalanches, complete the picture.
Kangchenjunga
Where: the border of India and Nepal
The height of 8600 meters
Kangchenjunga is the third place in the list of the highest mountains in the world. And yet, 22% of all climbing ends with a deadly outcome: avalanches down the slopes of the mountains with surprising regularity. Meteorological conditions also leave much to be desired — professional climbers even have a saying: “Come on Kanchenjunga — grab an umbrella and say goodbye to friends.”
