Earlier on the site it was told about. However, all these mountains are located in one part of the world - Asia, namely in the two neighboring mountain systems of the Himalayas and Karakorum, therefore it is customary to distinguish also the 7 highest mountain peaks in the world, one for each part of the world. Climbers who have conquered all these mountains are members of the honorary Seven Summits Club.
There are 2 main lists of the seven peaks of the world. More difficult to climb is the list compiled by the Italian climber Reinhold Messner. In this list, in addition to Asia, Europe, South and North America, Africa, Antarctica, not Australia, but Australasia appears as a part of the world, i.e. a region that includes Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and adjacent islands The Pacific... Accordingly, instead of the highest peak in Australia - Mount Kostsyushko, whose height is only 2228 meters and which is very easy to conquer, the list includes Mount Jaya in New Guinea, whose height is 4884 meters and which was first conquered only in 1962. The list, compiled by the American climber Richard Bass, is more traditional in terms of Russian geography, in which Australia appears as part of the world, not Australasia.
Thus, highest peaks the world becomes not seven, but eight. In some interpretations there are even nine of them, because there are still disagreements between geographers about the border between Europe and Asia, so the highest peak in Europe is either Elbrus in the Russian Caucasus, or Mont Blanc in the Alps.
In this article, we will use Messner's list because it is he who is presented as the main one on the website of the Seven Summits Club - 7summits.com. The mountains in the ranking are sorted by height, starting with the highest.
The tallest mountain peak Asia - Chomolungma in the Himalayan mountain system, also known as Everest... Chomolungma in Tibetan means "lord of the winds", as for the English name Everest, it is assigned in honor of Sir George Everest, the head of the geodetic service of British India in 1830-1843. The height of the summit is 8848 meters. Chomolungma is located in China, namely in Tibet, on the border with Nepal. The first ascent of the mountain was made on May 29, 1953 by a Sherpa (Sherpas are a people living in Eastern Nepal, as well as in India) Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary. The climbers used oxygen devices. More than 30 Sherpas took part in the work of the expedition.
The highest mountain peak in South America - Aconcagua in the Andes mountain system. Height 6962 meters. Located in Argentina. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres. In mountaineering, Aconcagua is considered a technically easy mountain if you climb the northern slope. When climbing, the influence of altitude is noticeable, the atmospheric pressure at the summit is about 40% of the pressure at sea level. However, the use of oxygen cylinders is not required when climbing. Even children can conquer this mountain with appropriate preparation: in 2013, 9-year-old American Tyler Armstrong did it, and in 2016 - 12-year-old Romanian Dor Jeta Popescu.
The highest mountain peak in North America - Denalipart of the Alaska Ridge. Height is 6194 meters. Located in the USA (Alaska). From 1896 to 28 August 2015, the mountain was called McKinley, in honor of the 25th President of the United States of America, now the mountain has returned to its traditional Indian name - Denali (this word means "great" in the language of the Athabascan Indian people). From 1799 to 1867, the mountain was the highest point of the Russian Empire until Alaska, where Denali is located, was sold to the United States. For the first time this peak was conquered in 1906 by the American expedition of Frederick Cook.
The highest mountain peak in Africa is the Kilimanjaro volcano. Height - 5895 meters. Located in Tanzania. Climbing Kilimanjaro is considered quite simple, but it takes time for high-altitude acclimatization. Almost any healthy person can climb the main routes leading to it, without mountaineering training and special equipment.
The highest mountain peak in Europe and Russia is the Elbrus volcano. Height 5642 meters. It is located in the Caucasus, on the border of the republics of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. The first ascent to Elbrus was carried out by a Russian expedition led by Georgy Emmanuel in 1829.
The highest peak in Antarctica - vinson array... Height is 4892 meters. The first ascent took place in 1966 by an American expedition led by Nicholas Clinch. Conquering Vinson is an expensive pleasure due to the inaccessibility of Antarctica and heavy climatic conditions (even in summer, the temperature on the massif does not rise above minus 30 degrees Celsius): you must either organize an expedition yourself or pay for services travel company, which cost about $ 30 thousand per person and include shipping to Antarctica from Chile.
The highest mountain peak of Australasia (a region that includes Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and the adjacent Pacific Islands) - Jaya (other name - Carstens pyramid). Height is 4884 meters. Jaya is the most high mountain in the world, located on an island. The first ascent of Jaya took place in 1962 - it was made by a group of four Austrian climbers led by Heinrich Harrer.
Only mountains can be better than mountains - Vysotsky sang and was right. The mountains have always attracted man. Brave people, despite the cold, lack of oxygen, dangers and difficulties, stubbornly "climbed" to the heights. What attracted them there? Curiosity? The desire to test yourself? Thirst for fame? The desire to prove yourself and others your superiority? Thirst for knowledge? It is difficult to find any logic in the inexplicable craving of people for the mountains.
Let us recall the affairs of the past years, when during the Great Patriotic War the German mountain rifle division "Edelweiss" with fierce battles broke through to the very high mountain Europe - Elbrus, to plant Nazi flags on its top. Why did the pragmatic Germans have to spend energy to conquer this peak? Did Hitler even need such proof of his own greatness?
Mountains are Mother Nature's greatest creations. They are great, powerful and eternal. Representatives of the species Homo sapience are deprived of these qualities. Rising to the sky, they try to join the great mystery of the universe, and when they reach the top they see. Against the background of cold gigantic peaks, everything that they previously lived with seems petty and insignificant.
Let's take a virtual journey and climb to the top of the highest mountains of all continents of the Earth and enjoy the fantastic landscapes that open before the eyes of brave climbers. Maybe we will be able to comprehend the secret of these natural monuments.
The Main Caucasian Ridge, “under the command” of the mighty Elbrus, “cuts through” a dense veil of clouds (Photo source:).
Everest (Asia) - Height: 8848 metersChomolungma) is the highest peak of our planet, part of the Himalayan mountain system. For many climbers, this mountain is the most coveted trophy. But not everyone can climb this mountain. Therefore, climbers "climbing" the mountain sometimes have to face cynical decisions, whether to rescue those in distress or continue their journey. Often, rescuing climbers in distress on high altitude it is simply not possible, since every step here is given with incredible difficulty. Therefore, on the slopes of the mountains you can find the bodies of the dead climbers. You can familiarize yourself with very "unsightly" stories and photographs.
Left photo: the road to Everest, right photo: Base camp at 8300 meters (Photo source:).
Aconcagua ( South America) - Height: 6962 meters
- the highest peak of the Andes mountain range in South America. Aconcagua "concurrently" is the highest extinct volcano in the world.
In the photo, climbers the size of ants are moving forward to the top. A giant whirlwind of snow swirls above them. (Photo source:).
Dawn over Aconcagua. The majestic panorama of the Andes appears in all its guise before the brave climbers (Photo source:).
McKinley (North America) - Height: 6194 meters
The Alaska Summit is ranked third among the highest continental summits in our ranking.
Giant McKinley against the backdrop of the coniferous forests of Alaska (Photo source:).
View from the heights of McKinley. A dense blanket of clouds "creeps" to the peaks (Photo source:).
Kilimanjaro (Africa) - Height: 5895 meters
The highest point in Africa - the mountain is located in the northeastern part of Tanzania. It is a very unusual sight to see a snowy peak in the sultry African savannah. Recently, scientists are sounding the alarm, the ice cap of Kilimanjaro is rapidly decreasing in volume. Over the past decades, 80% of the ice on this mountain has already melted. As the main culprit of this process, climatologists call.
African elephants against the backdrop of the snowy peaks of Kilimanjaro are a very unusual sight (Photo source:).
On the road to Kilimanjaro. The landscape is fantastic (Photo source:).
View of the veil of clouds from the highest point of the African continent (Photo source:).
Elbrus (Europe) - Height: 5642 meters
Russia also has a record mountain - this is the highest peak in Europe -. Elbrus is part of the Main Caucasian Range and is located on the border of two Russian republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. In the past (about 50 AD) Elbrus was an active volcano.
Handsome Elbrus (Photo source:).
Camp on the spurs of Elbrus (Photo source:).
Mountain panorama opening to climbers from the top of Elbrus (Photo source:).
The silent and mysterious land of snows and clouds of Elbrus (Photo source:).
Unusual atmospheric phenomenon. The shadow of the Elbrus summit in the morning haze (Photo source:).
The beauty of the Elbrus region. The edge of all seasons. Greening alpine meadows and spurs of Elbrus covered with snow (Photo source:).
At the top of Elbrus - a fantastic world of white snows and clouds (Photo source:).
Vinson Massif (Antarctica) - Height: 4892 meters
The coldest continent of the planet - Antarctica also has its own mountains. The highest of them were discovered relatively recently, at the end of the 50s of the last century. Vinson Massif is part of the Ellssworth Mountains and is located 1200 kilometers from the southernmost point of the planet.
This is what Vinson Massif looks like from space (Photo source:
The program of ascents to the highest peaks of all continents has an abbreviated name, which can also be called the brand - "Seven Summits". In English, which is understandable to the whole world - “Seven Summits”. This is one of the mountaineering collections, the fulfillment of which is an incentive for setting goals in life for hundreds of citizens. different countries... The vast majority of those who climb Everest, in one way or another, aim at the implementation of this program. Since the rest of the peaks are easier and cheaper than reaching the highest point of the Earth. It is very prestigious to become the first "seven-summit" in your country, in your state, to become the first woman in the country, the oldest, the youngest, the fastest.
Climbing all seven peaks is very expensive. Even the most economical option in total will approach 100 thousand dollars, not including the cost of equipment and preparation for expeditions. In reality, the optimal cost of the entire program is around $ 150,000.
It is clear that such expenses are available only to very few climbers. When it comes to personal funds. However, only a minority of those who hunt for the "Seven Summits" spend exclusively their own money. Most are supported by sponsors, governments, or travel through charitable fundraising programs. The legislation of, relatively speaking, "Anglo-Saxon" countries allows you to deduct donations from the tax base for the needs of a number of organizations. These are medical institutions, funds for aid to veterans of military conflicts, disabled people, etc ... Collecting donations for them, the climber “unfastens” a little for his travels. At the same time, the fact that so much money is printed in these countries than in others, this leads to the fact that half of the list of "seven vertices" are citizens of the United States, Great Britain and Canada and Australia that have joined them.
The Seven Summits program was born in the first half of the 1980s, when the first signs appeared that it was possible to do this. The entire history of its occurrence is described in our article.
Let us recall that, according to the encyclopedias: "continent" (from mature - strong, large) is the Russian analogue of the European word "continent" (from Latin continens - singular). Continents are large massifs of the earth's crust, most of the surface of which protrudes above the level of the World Ocean in the form of land. Islands do not belong to continents and continents.
From a scientific point of view, the objects of the Seven Summits program are highly controversial. First, the prevailing opinion among scientists is that Eurasia is one continent and its division into Europe and Asia is cultural, but not geographic. We are actively against this. If Elbrus is deprived of the status of the highest peak of the continent, the number of foreign climbers will decrease significantly. Although the status of the highest point in Europe for the Caucasus peak is highly controversial. From the point of view of Soviet geographers, the border of the parts of the world runs along the Kumo-Manych depression, while Elbrus goes to Asia. There is an even greater variety of views on whether the Carstens Pyramid is considered the highest point in Australia. The western part of the island of New Guinea does not belong to the "Green Continent" with any of the scientific theories. These are all amusing disputes and arguments that have practically nothing to do with practical life.
So, the 7 highest peaks of the continents are:
- Everest (Chomolungma or Chomolungma), 8848 m. Asia.
- Aconcagua, 6962 m.South America.
- Denali (old name - McKinley), 6194 m. North America.
- Kilimanjaro, 5895 m. Africa.
- Elbrus, 5642 m. Europe.
- Vinson Massif, 4897 m. Antarctica.
- Karstens Pyramid (Punchak Jaya), 4884 m. Australia. Peak Kosciushko (Kosciuszko), 2228 m. Australia.
So, the scientific debate on this topic is best left to those who are paid for it. We love the magical (divine, as they say) number “Seven”, not “Six” (considered devilish). It doesn't matter that there are eight peaks! And, based on this, we build our story. So, which mountains are included in the list of the highest peaks of the continents?
Everest (8848 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world Asia, the continent of Eurasia and the highest peak of the planet Earth (if you count from ocean level), also the highest in the Northern Hemisphere of our planet. The mountain is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China). Numerous height measurements have shown different results even with modern techniques. Therefore, the indicated height is conditional, it was accepted as a result of agreement, so as not to whip up passions.
Climbing Everest requires careful preparation, about two months of life in expeditionary conditions and overcoming the problems associated with staying in the so-called "death zone" at an altitude of over 8000 meters. However, in modern conditions, it can be stated that with the right organization and a sufficient degree of luck, every physically healthy person can climb Everest. Recently, ascents are made mainly in the spring, in the so-called weather windows. This usually happens on the 20th of May. In this case, routes from the south and from the north are fully fixed with fixed ropes.
Climbing Everest, which 30-40 years ago meant joining the group of the mountaineering elite, has become a commercial event. Sports expeditions have become a rarity, most of the routes (all but two) are not repeated. The 7 Summits Club prefers to conduct expeditions from the North side. Permits are much cheaper here, access by car to the base camp is possible and there are much less objective dangers (ice falls and avalanches). Western firms like more southern route... First of all, for fear of the unpredictability of the Chinese authorities, which may close the area for minor reasons, without any compensation to the organizers. Individual participants may not be given a visa for political reasons. But there is still a moment, in the South, at a higher price, the organizers' profits are much higher than in the North.
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Aconcagua (6962 m) - the highest peak in America and the continent of South America, also major in the southern hemisphere of the planet. The mountain is located in Argentina, a large and colorful country. The ascent to Aconcagua is a real high-altitude ascent, which is carried out, so to speak, in the conditions of a facilitated expedition (the duration of the trip is only 20 days). Separate transportation of cargo at the bottom of the route facilitates the ascent, as does the availability of certain amenities at the base camp. There are no technical difficulties on the classic route, however, there are plenty of physical ones. First of all, it is altitude, the reaction to which is often unpredictable even among experienced athletes. The main obstacle is considered to be strong winds, which are associated with the openness of the territory to air masses from the oceans.
About 3,000 climbers try to climb Aconcagua every year. They climb two gorges from two base camps. However, the routes at the top are the same. About half of the participants are successful. This is due to the lack of readiness of the climbers. And partly with the attitude of local guides who are not inclined to take risks and are ready to turn the whole group or individual participants whenever possible. So we highly recommend joining a group led by visiting, Russian speaking guides. Better - from our company ...
Climbing programs for Aconcagua are becoming more expensive from year to year due to the policy of local authorities. So don't delay.
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Denali (6194 m) - the highest peak of the continent of North America... Located in the USA, in the state of Alaska, near the Arctic Circle. A typical ascent takes about three weeks, of which two weeks are hard work in the glacier zone, in near-extreme conditions. Participants are required to use purely mountaineering skills to a greater extent than on other peaks of the "seven". At the same time, all goods must be carried independently, including recycled waste. And when organizing a trip to Denali, you have to solve the puzzle of obtaining an official permit and an American visa. All this is not difficult at all if you start on time.
In recent years, the number of climbers aiming to climb Denali has stabilized at around 1,500 per year. The season is considered successful when the percentage of "ascent" is above 50%. Most of the ascents are made in June - the first half of July. In the middle of summer, due to the state of the glacier, flights by airplanes become dangerous and stop by the beginning of August.
The American authorities give permission to organize commercial programs only to a few companies and only with an American "residence permit". For us, this means the need to use American guides under an agreement with one of the local companies. Let's just say that agreeing on all the details of interaction with them was not a smooth process. The difference in mentality between our two mountaineering schools is very significant, but now mutual understanding has already been achieved and problems are a thing of the past.
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Kilimanjaro (5895 m) - the highest peak of the continent and part of the world Africa. The mountain is located in Tanzania, near the border with Kenya and the equator. She is considered the highest single standing peak the world. Local National park strictly regulates ascents and allocates a limited number of days for expeditions, on average a week. At the same time, one of the goals is to ensure maximum employment for the local population working in serving groups. Therefore, for one climber there are two or even more employees of host companies.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the equatorial climate zone. The temperature difference between seasons is minimal. Almost ascents can be made all year round
Due to the limited time, the ascent is carried out without sufficient acclimatization, which complicates the task of reaching the summit for an unprepared person. And these are the absolute majority. Therefore, the ascent to the highest point can be done by no more than one third of the visitors. At the same time, representatives of our country reach the top almost everything. Is it the power of salt or greed (money paid)?
In any case, a trip to Kilimanjaro is an exciting adventure, acquaintance with the amazing nature of Africa and its people is simply amazing. it the best way to fall in love with the "black continent", which many are wary of. And, of course, we consider it compulsory to include in the program the so-called "safari", excursions to national parks.
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Elbrus (5642 m) is the highest peak in Europe. The mountain is located in Russia, a little to the north of the Main Caucasian ridge and, accordingly, from the border with Georgia. Climbing in favorable conditions requires only basic climbing skills and is available to all physically healthy people. However, the load will still be serious, and the effect of the height will make itself felt. The recommended period for the Elbrus ascent is 9 days.
There is a fairly well-developed infrastructure that provides relatively comfortable living conditions for all days except the day of the ascent.
Elbrus is still a territory of freedom. In this regard, only Kostsyushko can compare with him. Attempts to introduce payments do not meet with understanding from the majority of climbers.
There are no general statistics on Elbrus. An approximate estimate of the number of climbers is 25-30 thousand per year. The vast majority rises in July and August.
Programs of the 7 Summits Club on Elbrus
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Vinson Massif (4897 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world and the continent of Antarctica. The mountain is located on an amazing ice continent that still belongs to all of humanity. However, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe summit itself, the sovereign owner is the company ALE (Antarctic Logistic Expedition), which determines the "rules of the game" here. But even the simplest calculations of how long the ascent will last, they are unable to do, the real schedule of "flights" is dictated by unpredictable weather.
Since the cost of an expedition to the Vinson Massif is very significant, only serious people get to its foot. And, as a rule, they successfully ascend, having overcome the terrible cold and wind.
It is important to dress properly. But this is also being checked.
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And the highest point of the part of the world and the continent of Australia, coupled with a colossal area of \u200b\u200bOceania, is represented by two options: the Karstens Pyramid and Mount Kosciushko.
Pyramid Carstens, it is, in the Indonesian way, Punchak Jaya (4884-5 m, on some maps even 5030 m) is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania. Located on the island of New Guinea. The most politically problematic mountain of the "Seven Summits", which until then was simply closed for 10 years. It is a rocky ridge of considerable length, located above the humid tropical jungle. Ascent and descent requires skills in working with climbing equipment, with a rope. However, as part of a group and under the guidance of experienced instructors, overcoming difficult rocky areas is quite possible for any person.
For quite a long time, there has been a helicopter option, in which they fly to the base camp in a rotorcraft. However, there are also pitfalls here. Bad weather is a daily occurrence here, every flight is under the threat of disruption.
As you probably already guessed, the highest point on earth is always located at the top of the highest mountain. Climbers are well aware of the existence of the Seven Peaks, which were documented by Richard Bass on April 30, 1985. Below, you can see the highest points located on each of the existing continents. Of course, we will not take into account the 14 highest mountains, the height of which is more than 8,000 meters, located in the Himalayan and Krakorum mountain systems.
We are pleased to present you with a selection of photographs of the highest points on six continents. In some of the pictures, you will see the climbers who conquered these peaks. Also, we have collected information for you in the form of facts about each of the peaks.
North America - Mount McKinley, Alaska
Mount McKinley in Alaska is the highest in the United States. Its peak is located at an altitude of 6,194 meters above sea level. It is the tallest mountain on earth if measured not from sea level but from base to top. Considering topographic measurements, this mountain is one of the three highest mountains, after Everest and Ankokagua. It is located in Denali National Park.
In topography, there is a term "elevation" that is needed to classify the relative altitude of mountains. The excess allows us to consider the individual elevations of the mountain range, independent mountains, with independent peaks. In topographic calculations, the height of the peak of the parent mountain, the lowest line above sea level, the height of other hills in the mountain system, and so on are taken into account. Thus, the parameters of an individual ridge top are calculated.
Additional facts:
Five large glaciers descend along the slopes of the mountain.
The first ascent to the top of McKinley took place on June 7, 1913, by a team of climbers led by Hudson Stuck and Harry Carstens. The first to reach the top was the native of Alaska - Walter Harper.
The top of the mountain is still very popular among climbers. In 2003, of all volunteers who wanted to conquer the summit, only 58% of climbers managed to do it. In the same year, about 100 climbers died without seeing McKinley Peak.
South America - Mount Aconcagua, Argentina
Aconcagua is the most high mountain America, its height is 6,959 meters. It is part of the Andes mountain range and is located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. It is five kilometers from the city of San Juan and 15 kilometers from the border with Chile. Aconcagua is the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres of the American continent.
The mountain and its surroundings are part of National park Aconcagua. One of the largest glaciers "Ventisquero Horcones", about 10 kilometers in length, is located on the southern slope. The other two large glaciers, Ventisquero de las Vacas and Glaciar Este, are about five kilometers long. However, the most famous are the northeastern (or Polish) and eastern glaciers. It is here, most often, that climbers plot their route.
Additional facts:
In terms of mountaineering, Aconcagua is a mountain that is quite easy to climb if you plot the route along its northern slope. Climbing this part of the mountain, you may not even need special technical equipment.
The first recorded ascent to the summit was recorded in 1897, during a British expedition led by Edward Fitzgerald. The summit was conquered on January 14 by a member of the expedition, a Swiss climber - Matthias Zurbirggen.
The youngest summit climber, Matthew Moniz, accomplished his feat on December 16, 2008. At that time, he was 10 years old. The oldest person to climb the peak of Mount Aconcagua is Scott Lewis, who completed his ascent on January 26, 2007, at the age of 87.
Europe - Mount Elbrus, Russia
Mount Elbrus is an extinct volcano located in the western part of the Caucasus Range, in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia. Mount Elbrus is recognized as the highest mountain in the Caucasus and in Russia. There is still no consensus on whether to consider the Caucasus Range as part of Europe or Asia. Nevertheless, many scientists consider Elbrus to be the highest mountain in both Europe and Western Asia. The height of Mount Elbrus is 5,642 meters, the eastern peak is located slightly lower, at an altitude of 5,621 meters.
Additional facts:
Elbrus has a permanent ice massif fed by the Baksan, Kuban and Malka rivers.
Elbrus is located in a constantly moving tectonic zone. Accumulations of magma lie deep beneath a dormant volcano.
The smaller of the two peaks was first conquered on July 10, 1829 by Khilar Khachirov, a member of the scientific expedition of the Russian imperial army, led by General Emanuel. The second, higher peak, was conquered in 1874 by members of an English expedition led by Crawford Grove.
Between 1959 and 1976, was built cable car, capable of delivering visitors to a height of 3,800 meters.
For a year, from 15 to 30 people die on Elbrus, mainly due to poor equipment and unsuccessful organization of the ascent.
In 1997, the Land Rover company entered the Guinness Book of Records by conquering the Elbrus summit in the Defender jeep.
China - Mount Everest, Nepal
The summit of Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Its peak is located at an altitude of 8,848 meters above sea level. Everest is part of the Mahalangur-Himal mountain range. The international border between China and Nepal runs through the highest points of this ridge. Its massif includes mountains of "eight-thousand" such as: Chomolungma (8 848 meters), Lhotse (8 516 meters) and Makalu (8 481 meters).
By far the highest mountain on Earth, it attracts the attention of many experienced climbers who want to conquer it. At the same time, special, technically equipped routes are laid to the ascent to the top of the mountain. This makes the conquest of the highest mountain accessible to every person who is physically healthy, not afraid of heights and strong winds.
Additional facts:
The summit of Everest is the highest point on planet Earth.
In 1953, the ninth British expedition, led by John Hunt, returned to Nepal. Two attempts to conquer the peak were unsuccessful. For the first time, expedition member Charles Evans had to turn around before reaching the summit just 100 meters, as a result of a lack of oxygen. This happened on May 26, 1953. However, the oxygen reserves left by the expedition later allowed them to conquer the summit.
Two days later, the expedition set off on its second campaign. As a result, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, a climber from India, reached the summit on May 29, 1953, at 11:30 am.
On May 16, 1975, a Japanese woman, Junko Tabei, became the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Together with their partner, Ang Tsering, they became the 38th and 39th people to reach the summit of Everest.
On August 20, 1980, Reinhold Messner became the first person to reach the summit alone. This is a unique climber who has conquered 14 "eight-thousanders".
In 1996, while climbing Mount Everest, 16 people died. This is the highest death toll in one year. Eight of them died on one day - May 11. The disaster received widespread publicity and raised questions about the commercialization of climbing Mount Everest.
In 2010, in one season, there were 5,104 ascents to the summit, 3,142 climbers.
The record for the number of ascents to the top by one person belongs to Anna Sherpa. Between May 10, 1990 and May 11, 2011, she climbed the top 21 times. Another record holder is Dave Hahn, who reached the summit 14 times between May 19, 1994 and May 26, 2012.
The youngest conqueror of Everest was 13-year-old Jordan Romero.
The oldest climber to reach the top of the mountain is 76-year-old Min Bahadur Sherkhan. He made his ascent on May 25, 2008 from the Nepalese side. Shere Khan broke the previous record set by 71-year-old Katsusuke Yanagisawa.
Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, is an extinct volcano in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania. It is also the tallest mountain in Africa at 5895 meters above sea level. Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano that began to form a million years ago when lava erupted from the Rift Valley. Two of the three peaks, Mawenzi and Shira, are considered extinct, while Kibo (the highest peak), although dormant, may wake up again.
The last major eruption was 360,000 years ago, and the last activity was about 200 years ago.
In 1889, Hans Meyer returned to Kilimanjaro with the Austrian climber Ludwig Purtsheller for his third ascent. Their team consisted of two local guides, nine porters, a cook and a guide. The success of this attempt was made possible by numerous stops and a significant supply of food. They reached the top of the most high peakwalking along the southern rim of the crater on Purtsheller's 40th birthday, October 6, 1989.
Indonesia - Mount Punchak Jaya (Carstens), Papua
Punchak Jaya, with a height of 4,884 meters, is the highest peak of Mount Karstens, located in the Province of Papua, Indonesia. It is also considered the tallest on the island of New Guinea, the tallest mountain in the Australian continent, and the fifth highest in Southeast Asia.
In addition, it is the highest point between the Himalayas and the Andes, and the highest peak in the world, located on the island. Some sources claim that Mount Wilhelm (4,509 meters) is the highest in Oceania.
Additional facts:
The summit of Mount Carstens was first conquered in 1962 by an expedition led by Heinrich Harrer and three other climbers who successfully completed the ascent.
After the province of Papua in 1963 became part of Indonesia, the top of the mountain was renamed in honor of the president - Puchak Sukarno. Later, the name was changed to Punchak Jaya, which means "winner" or "glorious".
Climbing the peak requires government approval. The mountain was closed to tourists and climbers between 1995 and 2005. In 2006, access was made possible through various travel agencies.
Punchak Jaya is one of the most difficult mountains to climb. To climb, you must meet certain technical requirements.
Antarctica - Vinson Massif, Ellsworth
Vinson Massif is the tallest mountain in Antarctica and is part of the Ellsworth Ridge, which is located above the Ronne Ice Shelf at the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. Massy is 1,200 kilometers from the South Pole and is 21 kilometers long and 13 kilometers wide.
The highest point is Mount Vinson (4,892 meters), which got its name in 2006, in honor of the US Congressman - Carl Vinson. The massif was discovered in 1958, and in 1966 the first ascent was made. In 2001, for the first time, a route was laid along the Eastern part of the mountain, and GPS measurements were made.
Our planet contains many secrets and mysteries. Most of them are hidden in the highest mountains on Earth. There is an opinion that the first people descended from the mountains when the great water began to recede.
Hundreds of thousands of archaeologists, historians, topographers, geographers, biologists and ordinary travelers every year make a pilgrimage to the great mountains that are most closely associated with the word eternity.
The 7 highest peaks in the world are not the highest mountains on the planet, they are the highest points of every continent.
There is even an informal society of climbers called the 7 Summits Club, which includes people who have successfully climbed all 7 mountains.
For the first time this idea appeared in 1981, since then very few have been able to climb all 7 peaks of the world.
There are also some disagreements, and specifically they relate to the highest point of Australia and Oceania. If we take into account only the continent of Australia, then the highest point will be the peak of Kosciuszko (or Kosciuszko), which is 2,228 meters above sea level. But many disagree, as the peak is of no climbing interest.
Taking into account Australia and Oceania, the highest point is the Carstens Pyramid, or Punchak Jaya, which is 4,884 meters above sea level, located in Indonesia. In order to avoid eternal disputes, today there are two programs for climbing 7 peaks. Everyone chooses the peak that he considers correct, in any case it will be counted as conquering the 7 peaks of the world.
Some people manage to climb 8 peaks, thereby leaving no room for innuendo.
The very first conqueror and creator of the idea was Dick Bass, who completed the program on April 30, 1985 by climbing Mount Everest. In its version, Kostsyushko peak was included in the program.
The first with a version of both mountains of Australia and Oceania was Reinhold Messner, who was not satisfied with the role of the second, and he decided to conquer all 8 peaks.
The race for records in climbing 7 peaks of the world has been dragging on for a long time, and every year there are new records and new disagreements. There is a special site where detailed and clear statistics about each ascent are kept.
What kind of mountains attract the conquerors of the peaks so much that they beckon them up. Quoting the first person who climbed Mount Everest, you can say: "I climb this peak because it is."
The second name of the mountain is Chomolungma. Height above sea level - 8 848 meters. This is the highest point in Asia and the whole world, according to all versions. It is located on the border of Nepal and China, it is today, several hundred people every year try to conquer the roof of the world, but not everyone succeeds. Every year, many die in pursuit of their dreams.
Despite all these factors, over 1,000 people have already visited the top of the mountain. The cost of the ascent will be about $ 40,000.
Carstens pyramid... The second name is Punchak-Jaya. Height above sea level - 4,884 meters. Located on the island of New Guinea. The summit itself is not difficult.
Difficulty and discomfort is caused by the inaccessibility and unusual climate. The cost of the ascent will be about $ 19,000.
Height above sea level - 2,228 meters. For climbers, this mountain is not of interest, since you can climb it without special preparation. It is rather a tick, in the list of 7 peaks of the world.
The cost of the ascent will be about $ 5,000.
I would also like to note some records associated with the conquest of the 7 highest peaks of 7 continents.
The youngest conqueror of the 7 summits program was Jordan Romero at the age of 15. The oldest conqueror of the program was Carlos Soria, aged 71.
This proves once again that the impossible is possible, you just have to want. And if you are now sitting on the couch and reading this article, then get up and go to conquer the highest point in the district, for example, climb up a 20-storey building on foot.
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