Conquest of mountain peaks. The five most dangerous peaks in the world
We warn you: the article is full of beauty and aesthetics, from which the next eight unconquered peaks become even more desirable. Especially if you are extreme, love heights, and have been looking for thrills for a long time.
Gangkhar Puensum
- Height: 7,570 meters
- Location: border between China and Bhutan
- Why not subdued: stupid laws
Gangkhar Puensum lies on the disputed border between China and Bhutan. It is definitely not disputed that Gangkhar Puensum is the highest of the still unconquered peaks. In the 1980s, four attempts were made to climb, after which a law was passed in Bhutan prohibiting climbing at an altitude above 6 km.
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North Face Masherbrum 4
- Height: 7.821 m
- Location: Pakistan
- Why Not Conquered: Extreme Difficulty
Masherbrum was conquered back in 1960 along a fairly simple route. But there is a wall that no one has climbed yet. The reason is the same - the route as "unrealistically extreme".
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Siple Mountain
- Height: 3.110 m
- Location: Siple Island, Antarctica
- Why not conquered: harsh climate
This peak is located in Antarctica, and the main difficulty in conquering it is not the route, but the low temperature and remoteness from the civilized world. There are suspicions that Siple Mountain is actually an extinct volcano covered with a glacier.
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Machapuchare
- Height: 6.998 m
- Location: north central Nepal;
- Why not subdued: religion and law
The most beautiful mountain peak, which, thanks to its steep slopes, stands out against the background of the rest of the massif called Annapurna, once almost surrendered to the courage of climbers. The 1957 expedition organized by Jimmy Roberts stopped only fifty meters from the summit. They were prevented from conquering one of the most beautiful mountains of the Himalayas by a promise given to the government of Nepal.
The bottom line is that in Hindu beliefs, it is on the top of Machapuchare that one of the supreme deities of religion, Shiva, lives. Despite the fact that the Roberts team kept their promise, the first persons of Nepal immediately closed Machapuchare for any visits.
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Kailash
- Height: 6.638 m
- Location: south of the Tibetan Plateau in the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China
- Why not conquered: “sacred” status
The Tibetan six-thousander is considered a sacred mountain by representatives of four major religions at once - Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and adherents of a faith called Bon. Despite the fact that Kailash is under the jurisdiction of the government of China, which has occupied Tibet, it is the sacred status of the peak that has not allowed it to be conquered so far.
All known attempts to climb the mountain have failed for one reason or another. For example, the famous climber Reinhold Messner, who did receive permission from the Chinese authorities to conquer Kailas, subsequently refused to climb, and the Spanish expedition in 2000, which bought a pass for an impressive amount, was stopped by thousands of pilgrims who blocked the route, and protests from the UN.
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Tongshanjiabu
- Height: 7.207 m
- Location: central part of the Himalayas, 12 km northwest of Kangphu Kang
- Why not subdued: laws
The peak, rushing into the sky at 7207 meters, is also located on the constantly contested Tibetan-Bhutanese border. Not a single attempt was made to climb Tongshanjiaba, even before the law "everything above six thousand is impossible." After him, of course, and even more so. At the same time, the neighboring Shimokangri was taken by the Korean expedition, which was lucky to find itself completely on the Chinese side.
There is an opinion that mountaineering is dangerous, and this sport is not easy, and the mountains force climbers to perform at the limits of their physical and mental abilities. In fact, there are many mountains around the world that are not only safe, but also quite within the power of beginners.
These mountains do not require any special skills to climb, although being in good physical shape can make the journey easier and more enjoyable. If you've ever climbed a very high mountain and couldn't manage it, here are seven mountain suggestions that (almost) anyone can climb.
Mountains that you can conquer:
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan (3,776 meters high), and one of the country's three sacred peaks. Despite the height, the climb to the top takes only a day.
Every year, over 300,000 people make the trek to the summit. Many climb at night to see the sunrise from the top of the mountain. During the summer months, the four main trails that lead to the summit can be very crowded, as during the winter, due to the weather, climbing can be much more dangerous. But, for the most part, it's an easy climb that only requires strong legs, stamina, and determination to complete the climb.
Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador:
Mount Cotopaxi in Ecuador is not particularly difficult, but it does pose a challenge to climbers due to its height and sometimes bad weather. The height of this mountain is 5,897 meters and it is the biggest problem for those who want to make a hike to the top, plus because of this height, climbers feel acclimatization and rarefied air.
Climbing Cotopaxi takes three to four days. Around 5,000 people attempt to climb the summit each year, with most doing so in September when the weather is stable and predictable. As is common with most mountains, climbing during the winter months (June to August in the Southern Hemisphere) is not recommended due to potentially heavy snowfall and low temperatures.
Mount Rainier, USA:
Located in the state of Washington, Mount Rainier has a large amount of snow and ice. Moreover, it is the descent from this mountain that is more insidious than the ascent (because of the ice located on this mountain)
However, this is a mountain for beginner climbers who can gain valuable experience not only with ropes, but also with glaciers. This makes him perfect place for those who want to move on to more difficult mountains.
Climbing Mount Rainier is possible all year round(depending on the weather conditions), but inexperienced climbers should stick to seasonality between May and September. About 13,000 people climb Mount Rainier every year.
Mount Mont Blanc, France, Italy:
One of Europe's most iconic climbing peaks, Mount Blanc rises on the border between France and Italy. For more than 30,000 people a year, climbing these mountains has already become a ritual.
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps (4810 meters), and one of the highest in the whole European continent. With numerous routes to the summit on the French and Italian sides, the difficulty of the climb can vary greatly. A typical ascent takes about two days, in most cases, climbers rest in comfortable mountain huts located at various points along the trail to the top.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania:
Mount Kilimanjaro is the most high peak in Africa (5,895 meters), and is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. A typical ascent can take anywhere from five to nine days, depending on the route and speed of acclimatization. On the way to the top of the mountain, climbers famously pass through five unique climatic zones, including farmland based subsequent rainforests, moorlands, alpine deserts and finally arctic conditions near the summit.
About 35,000 people make an attempt to climb each year. March to May is the rainy season, and climbers take a lot of risk doing trekking during this time. Altitude is the biggest hurdle, so climbers often take longer routes that have a much higher success rate to reach their goal.
Mount Elbrus, Russia:
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in all of Europe (5642 meters). Its height is impressive, but most climbers traditionally start from the starting point of the mountain, located at an altitude of 3,810 meters, which they reach by chairlift. This greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to reach the summit, making it possible to summit the mountain in just one or two days.
July and August are the best times for climbers, but the mountain can get very crowded during these months. In June and September, there are fewer people, but the weather is more unpredictable, with strong winds and even snow. The exact number of climbers who attempt to climb the mountain each year is unknown, but it is estimated to be in excess of 10,000.
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Located in Morocco's high Atlas Mountains, Mount Toubkal offers a relatively easy hike to the mountain's summit, although strong winds, bad weather and altitude sickness can still be a concern. The best time in order to hike this mountain - from May to September, although the mountain is accessible all year round.
During the winter months, ice axes and crampons may be required to reach the summit, but beginner climbers are advised to stick with the warmer, drier season. The hike to this mountain takes only two days, although its peak is 4,167 meters.
Since ancient times, mountains have inspired man with reverence and delight. Mountain peaks were considered the abode of the gods, and deep gorges- a haven of evil spirits and demons. The howling of the wind, similar to the voices of spirits, and constant landslides forced people to stay away from the mountains. Mountains such as Popocatepetl in Mexico and Mount Olympus in Greece were considered sacred.
Climbing in ancient times
For thousands of years, people have been afraid of mountains. Attempts to climb the peaks began to be made no more than 200 years ago. In ancient times, only a few ascents were made. In 350 BC King Philip of Macedonia reached the top of one of the Balkan Mountains, and approx. 120 AD The Roman emperor Hadrian (76-138) climbed Mount Etna to watch the sunrise. In the 14th century, at the beginning of the Renaissance, people became more interested in the outside world. 
The mountains have already caused many not horror, but curiosity. The first ascent of the Alps known to us took place on April 26, 1336: the Italian poet Petrarch (1304-1374) climbed Mount Ventuz, 1909 m high.
At first, climbing was very dangerous - after all, there was no special equipment. Climbers just tried to dress warmly. It was impossible to climb the highest peaks until oxygen breathing apparatus appeared: at a very high altitude it is rarefied and contains little oxygen, so it is difficult to breathe. Over time, special techniques were developed and equipment was created for climbers, which allowed them to climb higher and higher.
Climbing today
Alpinism in its modern sense was developed by the Swiss scientist Horace de Saussure. He was captivated by the beauty of flowers and rocks in the Alps, and in 1773 he undertook one of his many trips to this region. Gradually, he was more fascinated by the idea of climbing the highest mountain peak in Europe - Mont Blanc (4807 m). He offered a special reward to the first person to conquer Mont Blanc.
Many tried to climb Mont Blanc, but they were stopped by landslides, sheer walls of ice and deep abysses. Local doctor Michel Packard tried several times to conquer Mont Blanc. On August 7, 1786, he made another attempt, taking the hunter Jacques Balmat as a guide. They reached the top of one of the spurs and spent the night on it. In the morning they continued their dangerous journey, passing sharp ridges and climbing over snowdrifts. In the evening of the same day, the climbers reached the summit. The next year, Saussure decided to repeat the ascent of Mont Blanc. Climbing with 18 companions to its summit, he uncorked bottles of wine to celebrate his ascent.
The highest peak Chomolungma
No mountain range can compete with the Himalayas in height. Here are the highest peaks in the world. The Himalayas stretch for thousands of kilometers and pass through the entire territory North India, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan and Southern Tibet. In 1953, a British expedition led by John Hunt went to conquer the highest mountain in the world - Everest, named after the British administrator of India, Sir George Everest. locals they call it Chomolungma (“Mother Goddess of the World”), its height is 8848 m. The ascent to the main peak was carried out by the New Zealander Edmund Hillary and the Nepalese guide Tenzing Norgay. They set off for the summit on May 29, on a sunny morning, at 6 o'clock. 30 min. Soon their oxygen tanks froze, and there was a danger that the daredevils would have nothing to breathe. The ascent was extremely slow, averaging 30 cm per minute. The last obstacle on the way was a sharp, ice-covered rocky ridge 12 m high. It seemed that the path was closed, but Hillary noticed the pass and climbed to the top. From there, he lowered Tenzing's rope, and at 11:30 on May 29, 1953, the two of them stood on the highest peak in the world.
So the highest peak in the world was conquered, but people still have not climbed many other peaks, including hundreds of peaks in the Himalayas themselves and in other parts of the world. The desire of man to conquer the mountain peaks is as unstoppable as ever. It brings glory and honor to the conquerors, expresses, as it were, special reverence for the heights.
Lost realms in the Himalayas
After China severed all ties with the West (see article ""), an aura of mystery arose around it. But if China was just a distant country for Europeans, then Tibet and Nepal, lost among the highest peaks of the Himalayas, turned out to be generally inaccessible to foreigners. In 1661, two Jesuit missionaries, John Gruber and Albert d'Orville, were the first Europeans to visit the capital of Tibet, Lhasa. In 1811, a British official, Thomas Manning, made a trip to Lhasa. He was received by the seven-year-old Dalai Lama (the religious ruler of Tibet) in his Potala palace. In the 60s. 19th century French priest Father David actively explored Asia and China. Naturalists were particularly interested in three species of animals he found: an unfamiliar species of deer, named David, the snub-nosed monkey Roksolana, and the giant panda.
Key dates for conquering mountain peaks
This list lists the 10 highest mountain peaks world and the dates when they were first conquered. Each line contains the name and location of the mountain, its height, the year it was conquered, and the name and nationality of the expedition leader.
1. Chimbarazo, Ecuador, 6267 meters, 1880, Whymper, UK.
2. Aconcagua, Argentina, 6960 meters, 1897, Zubriggen, Switzerland.
3. Huascaran, Peru, 6768 meters, 1908, Annie Pekk, USA.
4. Lenin Peak, USSR, 7134 meters, 1928, Soviet-German expedition led by Rickmers.
5. Communism Peak, USSR, 7495 meters, 1933, Abalakov, USSR.
6. Annapurna, Nepal, 8078 meters, 1950, French expedition led by the Duke.
7. Everest, Nepal/Tibet, 8848 meters, 1953, British expedition led by Hunt.
8. Nanga Parbat, Pakistan, 8126 meters, 1953, Austro-German expedition led by Herrlingoffer.
9. K2 (top of Gordvin Osten), India, 8611 meters, 1954, Desino, Lacedelli and Compagnoni, Italy.
10. Kangchenjunga, Nepal/Sikkim, 8598 meters, 1955, Brown, Band, Streeter and Hardy, UK.
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 big danger, it is all covered with 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. Moreover, Chogori is also the second peak in height (after Everest), but in terms of the difficulty of conquering, it far surpasses 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.
In April of this year, one of the most tragic incidents in the history of conquering the mountain happened on Everest: as a result of an avalanche at an altitude of 5800 meters, 16 Sherpa guides died. However, the highest peak in the world is not the most dangerous and difficult. Let's take a look at the list of the 25 most dangerous mountain peaks in the world.
Everest, Nepal/China
Everest, being the highest peak in the world, at the same time is not the most difficult to climb, but still quite dangerous. In the entire history of ascents on the slopes of the mountain, about 250 climbers have died. This year alone, an avalanche at an altitude of 5800 meters buried 16 Sherpa guides under it.
Makalu, Nepal/China
Makalu (pictured: a mountain with a glimpse of the sun on top), the fifth highest mountain in the world, is located just 12 km from Everest, on the border of Napal and China. The difficulty of climbing it also lies in the fact that it is difficult to get to it. Now helicopters are used for this. Makalu is considered one of the most difficult peaks among the eight-thousanders. The conquest of the "Crown of the Earth" - the conquest of all 14 eight-thousanders of the planet - is a great achievement in high-altitude mountaineering. On the this moment only 30 climbers succeeded (27 men and 3 women).
Photo: Oleg Dubinets
Mont Blanc, France/Italy
Technically, Mont Blanc is not a difficult peak, which attracts great amount climbers of all levels. Perhaps that is why, according to various estimates, up to 8,000 people died on the slopes of Mont Blanc.
Photo: tomas meson
Chogori or K2, Pakistan/China
Chogori or K2 is the second highest peak in the world - perhaps the most difficult and deadly mountain on this list. For every four successful ascents of Chogori, there is one death. Expeditions to K2 depart only during the summer season.
Photo: Kev Little
Cerro Torre, Argentina/Chile
Looking at the photo of Cerro Torre, one can easily imagine why this peak is so difficult. Due to the strongest cold winds, the steep top of the mountain is often covered with a dense crust of ice. The first successful attempt to climb was made only in 1974.
Photo: Geoff Livingston
Annapurna, Nepal
Annapurna was visited by only 157 people, about 60 more died before reaching the top. Thus, the mortality rate on this mountain is 38%, which is even higher than that of K2. However, this is not the limit: Kanchenjunga has a higher mortality rate, but more on that below. The southern slope of Annapurna is considered one of the most difficult routes to climb.
Photo: Steve Razzetti
Eiger, Switzerland
The Eiger in Switzerland is notorious for its impregnable northern wall with a vertical drop of 1650 m. 64 people died on this slope alone. The first ascent of the Eiger was made in 1858.
Jannu, Nepal
Mount Jannu in the Nepalese Himalayas attracts the attention of climbers around the world as one of the most beautiful and difficult peaks of the Himalayas. The most difficult sections start after 7000 meters.
Photo: My Himalayas
Logan, Canada
Mount Logan - the second peak after McKinley North America, it is included in the list of "Seven Second Peaks", which includes the second highest peaks of all seven continents. Some of these peaks are considered more difficult than their more famous and taller rivals. What is worth only, for example, K2 (mentioned above). Although the ascent of Logan itself is no more difficult than McKinley, however, before that, climbers still have to make a long way to the foot.
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Dhaulagiri I, Nepal
The Dhaulagiri mountain range consists of 11 peaks, the main of which exceeds 8 km, the rest exceed 7 km. From 1808 to 1832, Dhaulagiri was considered the highest peak in the world, but climbers turned their attention to it only in the early 1950s. Only the eighth expedition was successful. Dhaulagiri I ranks seventh in the ranking of the highest peaks and has a higher mortality rate among comparable Himalayan mountains. Since 1950, 58 climbers have died on the mountain.
Photo: Zolashine
Gauri Shankar, Nepal/China
Gauri Shankar is located near his neighbor Melungtse. Since it is climbed from the side of Nepal, and not Tibet, it has received more climbers. As with Melungtse, climbing Gauri Shankar is extremely difficult.
Photo: Ashish Bhujel
Siula Grande, Peru
The peak of Siula Grande, located in the Peruvian Andes, gained fame thanks to the book "Touching the Void" by climber Joe Simpson. The book tells the story of two young British climbers who, in 1985, set off to conquer Siula Grande on a route that no one had yet climbed. In 2003, this exciting book was made into a documentary.
Photo: eathikesleephike
Banntha Brakk, Pakistan
Only three expeditions have reached the summit of this mountain in the Karakorum mountain range. It is known as one of the most difficult peaks in the world: as many as 24 years passed between the first successful ascent in 1977 and the subsequent one in 2001. For the difficulty of climbing and the high mortality rate, the mountain was nicknamed the "cannibal".
Photo: nunkun
Vinson Massif, Antarctica
Climbing Vinson is not too difficult, but the problem is that it is the most high peak Antarctica. About the existence of this mountain range became known only in 1957, it was then that it was discovered by American aircraft. The highest point - Vinson Peak (4892 m) is part of the Seven Summits climbing project.
Photo: Stefan Radovanovic
Cerro Paine Grande, Chile
The summit of Cerro Paine Grande is part of the Cordillera del Paine mountain range in Chile. As with Fitz Roy, the difficulty of the climb lies in sheer cliffs and unpredictable weather.
Photo: Sebastian Irarrazaval
Lhotse, Nepal/China
Lhotse is directly connected to Everest and is considered the fourth highest peak. About 400 successful ascents and 20 deaths have been recorded on Lhotse. Climbing Lhotse isn't all that difficult: at least one tour operator offers a package that includes climbing both peaks on the same expedition.
Photo: Carsten Nebel
Melungtse, Nepal/China
The only successful attempt to climb Melungtse was recorded in 1992, but to a greater extent not because of the difficulty of climbing, but because of the difficulty of obtaining permission from the Tibetan authorities. Nanga Parbat, Pakistan
Mount Nanga Parbat was dubbed "the eater of people." For the first time it was possible to conquer it only in 1953, and many subsequent attempts ended tragically. The peculiarity of climbing Nanga Parbat is that part of the ascent from all sides is made up of sheer walls, the length of one of which, called Rupalskaya, reaches 4600 meters - this is the longest wall in the world. Nanga Parbat has never been conquered in winter.
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St. Elias, USA/Canada
Mount St. Elias (St. Elias), located on the border of Yukon and Alaska, is not spoiled by the attention of climbers due to terrible weather conditions that make climbing difficult for most of the year. Because the summit is only 10 miles from the ocean, it is subject to frequent Pacific storm winds.
Kanchenjunga, India/Nepal
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was considered highest mountain world, however, calculations made after the expedition of 1849 showed that Everest is higher, and Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak. Despite the global downward trend in mountain climbing deaths, this rule does not work in the case of Kanchenjunga. In recent years, the number of tragic cases has increased to 22% and is not going to fall.
There is a legend in Nepal that Kanchenjunga is a woman mountain and she kills all women who try to climb to its top. For a long time, the only woman who managed to climb to the top and go back down was the British climber Ginette Harrison, who conquered main summit in 1998. A year and a half later, she died while climbing Dhaulagiri. In 2008 on highest point Austrian Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner climbed one of the most beautiful mountains of the Himalayas, in 2009 - Spaniard Edurne Pasaban, Polish Kinga Baranovska and Korean Oh Eun Son.
