This is a view of Annapurna 1 taken from the north. This mountain is the 10th highest on our planet but has the worse climbing fatality rate. 40% of the people who have tried to climb this mountain have died in the attempt. This totals over 60 climbers 5 of which have just disappeared, never to be seen again. Most of the deaths were caused by avalanches which are very common on this mountain.
The mountain which has the dubious distinction of having the second highest fatality rate is K2. K2 is the worlds second highest mountain but does not have so many avalanches. Serious climbing like this is probably the worlds most dangerous activity and certainly the worlds most dangerous sport.
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