10 Hardest Mountains In The World To Climb – The Gear Enthusiast (2023)

Hardest Mountains In The World To Climb

Mount Everest is the largest mountains in the world. It is also one of the highest mountains in the world. Once you start climbing this mountain you will realize that it is not easy.

Many people have died trying to climb this mountain.

One of the experienced climbers reached the top of the mountain.

But he had to leave his friend below who was in the middle of climbing the mountain.

This tacks a lot of courage to climb this mountain.

People have died trying to climb this mountain.

Climbing Mt. Everest is considered an accomplishment because it's extremely dangerous.

The route is very steep going up. The weather conditions can vary from sunny to foggy.

It gets very cold at the top of the mountain. It gets too warm at other times.

This is one of the world's most dangerous mountains to climb. About 4,000 people have tried to climb the mountain so far.

Around 200 have died trying to climb this mountain. Training and practice is important to climb this mountain.

Cho Oyu

Cho-Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. This mountain is located on the border of Tibet and Nepal. Experts say this mountain is about 80% of Mount Everest.

Annapurna, Nepal

This mountain in the Himalayas is the tenth tallest in the world, named after the Hindu goddess Annapurna. Accidents are common on this mountain, especially during the summer climbing season. Many mistakes happen due to areas people do not understand.

In 1970, more than 200 people got killed in the avalanches that hit the south face on the descent. In 1979, the deadliest accident took place there, with a total of 31 deaths. In 2007, one climber and a mountain guide died from altitude sickness.

These incidents are due to the fact that one wrong step could get annoying and you may not get a second chance. The route is very difficult to study because it is constantly iced over, and the winds can cause snow storms.

Dangers of Annapurna

In the first place, many of the most treacherous passes are supervised by inexperienced guides and porters who can easily get lost. There are many lethal, technical sections of the traverse such as the 5,501-meter (17,388-foot) rock band of Larkya La, which means predator's pass. Deadliest. Annapurna is one of the most difficult and dangerous mountains to climb in the Himalayas.

If you are in this range, it is advisable to join a large group of experienced climbers (with good back-up and plenty of food and equipment).

K2, Pakistan – China Border

Weight: 35.5 kilograms, 29,029 meters

A small mountain, in comparison to other mountain, but K2 is a difficult task. K2 was first climbed in 1953 and stands as one of the 14 ­mountains that has been climbed. Evidence of his first climb, many of the bodies may have drifted out of the valley and part of the mountain is missing.

This mountain attracts more attention from climbers than K2. This mountain is the world's second-highest mountain, but the fact that it's only nine feet higher K2, known as a difficult mountain climbing. This mountain attracts more attention from climbers than K2.

It is a technically very demanding to climb and is often very difficult, but it is usually done in expedition.

Kanchenjunga, India-Nepal Border

Height: 8.598Metres (28,169 Feet)

Altitude: 8,586metres (28,169 feet)

Location: Sikkim, India ,Nepal

First Ascent: N/A

The world's third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. Located between India and Nepal, this 8000m peak was regarded taller, but Everest is now recorded as having the highest elevation. It's Tibetan name is Kangchendzonga .

Kanchenjunga is the Holy Mountain for the Sikkimese people who live in the region and the world's third tallest peak.

It is thought to be of Tibetan origin, although the Nathula Pass, located to the north of the mountain, is the traditional boundary between the Tibetan and the Indian cultures.

Matterhorn, Switzerland-Italy Border

Switzerland.

Matterhorn is a mountain in the Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is in Switzerland, in the region of Valais, and belongs to the cities of Zermatt and Cervinia.

The mountain overlooks the lake known as the Gornergrat at an elevation of 3,509 meters. Because of the danger of increasing the size of the glaciers, it is not recommended to climb the mountain nowadays.

The main peak with a height of 4,478 meters is the second highest peak in the alps.

In order to climb the mountain, you have to face rocks and snow. Climbers have to pass through the Hohtälli – Ridge way.

Everest, Nepal – China Border

For this mountain we are lucky enough that there is a list of those celebs who had achieved this feat.

The mountain is named after Sir George Everest who is a British Surveyor General of India.

The mountain was detected by Cecil Edwards and Bill Tilman at the time of 1924 first ascent.

On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the top.

In the year of 1956, the mountain was named as the first Grade VII climbed. To this day, A total of 5,848 people had reached the summit.

Everest is one of the highest mountains on Earth, and climbing it is certainly a very challenging task.

People come from all around the world to attempt their ascent here, but very few are able to reach the summit successfully.

The most popular route to climb this mountain is the Southeast Ridge.[1][2][3][4]

Despite all the infrastructure that has been deployed like; helicopters, Ropeways, fixed ropes, and advanced climbing gear; the mountain still claims many lives.

Overall, the mountain is still very dangerous and challenging as well.

The most fun fact is that many of the countries that are located in this mountain, have claimed it as their own.

The mountain is one of the most expensive mountains in the world to climb.

Denali, Alaska

USA.

Mount McKinley *is the highest peak in North America, straddling the border between Alaska and Canada.

It is the centerpiece of Denali National Park, and its name was formerly translated as "The Great One."

More than most notes on this list, the primary danger here is the weather. More people die here from cold and/or hypothermia than any other cause.

Also, as a mountain that hosts a lot of climbing and trekking in its native country, the facilities here are among the best and so rescue and recovery is quite good.

However, the weather is still very hostile and, given the high latitude, daylight hours are limited in the summer. As a result, one can get stuck for days/weeks (this almost happened to a climber in 1968 and he was rescued well after his supplies gave out).

The mountain also sits on ground that moves more than any other geologic area in the world. So it’s spikes can come alive, even at levels that are considered "safe".

Because this is a classic climb, the altitude is not as much of a problem here as it is on most other peaks on this list.

But still the Denali climb requires a ton of gear and supplies because many months can pass between resupplying. Think of it as similar to Everest but tougher.

Nanga Parbat, North Pakistan

It is an 8,125 meters mountain, considered one of the deadliest mountains to climb. It was first climbed in 1953.

It can, however, be collapsed in winter where temperatures are subzero. There is no shrubs, no shelter, no trees over this mountain.Tents, oxygen tanks, and ropes can also be a problem in the climb as the dangerous climate can cause the ropes to freeze.

More than 70 climbers have lost their lives on this mountain, including a famous Indian climber in 1930 who had given his external clothing to some poor locals.

Mont Blanc Massif, Western Alps

France.

This mountain is pretty straight forward at first.

It’s the highest mountain in mainland Europe so it’s very straightforward. You can even take the very well-known cable car up to the peak.

But then, of course, it is expected that you climb back down.

And that’s where things get tricky.

The cliff edge path around the plateau is very narrow and has steep drops on either side. It is also extremely popular and thousands of climbers use it on the 3-5 day return trip to the peak.

This means that the path is really overcrowded and there isn’t a lot of wiggle room for you, especially if you are new to the mountains.

The most difficult part of the whole climb is that you don’t really know where to go until you arrive there. Because there are a number of trails you can take, you are sort of on your own.

And, being in the middle of the Alps, it can get very cold and snowy and other less than ideal weather conditions can present themselves. You never know if you will have enough clothing to stay warm.

The Eiger, Swiss Alps

Near Grindelwald, Central Switzerland.

If you love a challenge , the Eiger is a nice treat for you. The climb is not exactly what most would call not technical and does not require a huge level of fitness or technical expertise. This is quite an underrated climb, with a height of 3,970m.

Conquering this mountain will take you around 2 days on average. The technical difficulties are pretty low and the climb is pretty easy AS LONG AS you have the right gear and clothing.

However, there are some points on the climb where you might have to be really careful about your technical skills and balance.

Not to mention, the weather conditions you face on this climb are VERY significant. A climber can climb this mountain even in heavy snow storms due to its accessibility and non technical climb.

So, if you want a challenge and you don't mind risking your life for it, this is a climb for you.

Baintha Brakk

Sawal is a mountain in Pakistan, located in the Karakoram range, and connecting Ghizar to the Hunza Valley. It is approximately 4,000 metres (13,123 ft) high, and is considered to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.

The peak has been attempted at least once every year since 1975, with only one expedition succeeding (in 1991).

It is located in the Pakistani-administered part of Kashmir, in Gilgit–Baltistan; Indians call it Nanga Parbat.

The name, in Balti language, means "Dead Mountain".

The main difficulty lies with the enormous and steep ice peak on the east side, the so-called Diamir Face.

This huge vertical wall is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) high and where the German climber Toni Kurz fell to his death during an unsuccessful attempt in 1993.

The Diamir Face has a lot of hanging glaciers and seracs that make it very dangerous. Climbers need to cross the Habeler pillar to reach the summit.

Habeler, along with Artur Hajzer and Heinrich Harrer, made the first ascent of the peak in 1955 using a route on the west ridge.