Which mountain has killed the most climbers in the world?
Annapurna (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet) – Nepal. Annapurna is the deadliest mountain in the world to climb. With a fatality rate of around 32%, Annapurna’s sees approximately 32 deaths per 100 successful summits. Annapurna I is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091m (26,545ft) high – but it is also the world’s deadliest mountain, with the highest fatality rate of any peak in the world.K2, Pakistan-China K2 is a monster and it’s widely considered the world’s toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb. Located on the border of Pakistan and China, it’s the second highest in the world, standing at a whopping 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)–just around 250 meters shorter than Mount Everest.
What is the biggest killer on Everest?
Well, when you’re climbing above 8,000 meters, a lot can go wrong. Acute mountain sickness and exhaustion are believed to be the leading causes of death on the mountain. With an annual worldwide climbing fatalities rate of approximately 30 deaths per year, the importance of choosing an appropriate climbing route and being aware of potential hazards to help reduce the risk of accidents cannot be overstated.