For every three people who attempt
to climb the world's deadliest mountain,
one will die.
And now it's your turn to give it a shot.
You're looking at crushing avalanches,
colossal icefalls and massive chunks
of rock coming at you every step you take.
Breathing is getting harder,
but don’t give up yet.
We’re here to help you conquer
what few people ever have.
One-quarter of Earth's surface
is covered by mountains.
For adventure seekers,
they represent some of the greatest
physical and mental challenges
a person will ever encounter.
Today, we’ll haul you up five of
the deadliest you could climb.
One thing’s for sure,
the view from the top will be spectacular.
If you manage to make it there alive.
This Switzerland landmark
is not the tallest of the bunch
with its height of 4,478 m (14,692 ft),
but underestimating it
would be a big mistake
and probably the last one you’d make.
You’ll be met by avalanches
and falling rocks.
Over 500 climbers have succumbed
to the extremes this mountain presents.
And it looks like things
aren’t getting any easier.
Local guides believe climate change
is contributing to the high death toll.
Warmer temperatures are allowing
permafrost to thaw
and weaken the integrity of the surface
of the mountain.
When that happens, things start sliding.
If you don’t want to be another statistic
on this mountain,
don’t go alone.
Do your best to stay with a group,
moving at the same time with
interconnected lengths of rope to keep
everyone together.
Located in the eastern Himalayas,
this beauty is a tall one.
Its summit of 8,568 m (28,110 ft)
is the third highest peak in the world.
Impressive, yes,
but height won’t be the most
hazardous thing
you’d face ascending Kangchenjunga.
This mountain has extremely
unpredictable weather conditions.
Avalanches
and blizzards happen
without any warning.
20% of people who set off to climb
Kangchenjunga die
trying to get to the top.
If you want to be part of the other 80%,
listen carefully.
It’s all about the route.
Kangchenjunga's southern pass
offers a shorter climb to the summit,
is less icy than the northern passage
and not as steep.
The journey will still take you
about 13 days,
with almost eight hours of walking
each day.
Reaching 8,126 m (26,660 ft) in height,
Nanga Parbat is the ninth tallest
mountain on Earth
and has the largest mountain face
on the planet.
This Pakistan stunner
has a couple of descriptive nicknames.
Locals know it as
the king of the mountains,
while climbers call it
the more ominous
Man Eater and Killer Mountain.
It was first summited in 1953
but it took until 2016
before the feat was accomplished
in the winter.
In January of 2018,
Elisabeth Revol
and Tomasz Mackiewicz
made their ascent on Nanga Parbat.
Until Mackiewicz
began suffering from frostbite
and snow blindness.
Revol set up camp for him
while she descended to find help.
Rescue teams located her
but the intensifying weather conditions
meant rescuers had to wait another day
before they could safely reach her.
Despite the efforts by teams
of elite climbers
and the Pakistani military,
the decision was made that rescuing
Mackiewicz would put the lives
of others at risk.
He died on Nanga Parbat
on this,
his sixth attempt at a winter summit.
This beast
is the second highest peak
in the world.
It stands at 8,611 m (28,251 ft).
Reaching its peak
involves crossing a lethal glacier
and precarious ice pillars
that could collapse and bury you
without a single warning.
The key to surviving this savage climb
is to follow a path
avoiding the Bottleneck,
an hourglass-shaped pass
that’s underneath an unstable ice cliff
that can lose jagged chunks
at any time.
Experts recommend
taking the South-Southeast Spur Route,
via the Pakistan side of the mountain
if you want to avoid becoming
the 88th climber to die
on the mountain since 1954.
The title for the deadliest of them all
goes to Annapurna in Nepal,
even though its elevation
of 8,091 m (26,545 ft)
ranks it as only the 10th tallest mountain.
Climbing it is particularly challenging
because of deep snow,
high winds
and dangerous terrain
making your every step treacherous
and more prone to triggering
an avalanche.
For every three people who attempt
to summit Annapurna,
one will perish.
To be part of the successful two
you need to be ready for a danger-filled
journey
that will take you two months
to complete.
Light, moisture-wicking layers of clothing
with good insulation
to keep warm will be your best friend.
Pack a satellite phone with extra batteries
next to your sunscreen.
Whatever you do,
don't forget some supplemental oxygen
to help fight the extreme altitude.
You made it.
You managed to conquer the top five
deadliest mountain climbs.
You feel unstoppable
and are ready to tackle the highest
mountain peak on the planet.
But what if you get stuck
in the death zone?
Well,
we have just the video for you
here.