What is the most dangerous mountain to hike in the world?

1. Annapurna I, Nepal. Annapurna stands at an impressive 8,091 meters (or 26,545 feet) in elevation and ranks as the most dangerous mountain to conquer, having a success rate of only 32%, making its fatality rate stand at about 32 deaths out of every 100 successful climbers.



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Denali is probably the most strenuous of the Seven Summits. It requires that climbers know advanced glacier skills, rope team travel, and involves heavier load carries. The weather is more unstable than Everest and Vinson, making it a great challenge and incredible training for an Everest climb.

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America's deadliest hike is Mount Ranier in Washington State. It has claimed over 400 deaths.

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Half Dome, Yosemite National Park From the moment you lay eyes on the last 400 feet of the Half Dome hike, you'll understand why it's considered one of the most dangerous hikes in America.

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Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Huashan, better known as the 'world's most dangerous hike', or the 'plank walk', in China. Staring over the edge on the Mount Huashan hike.

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The mountain most widely claimed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world in terms of elevation is Gangkhar Puensum (7,570 m, 24,840 ft). It is in Bhutan, on or near the border with China. In Bhutan, the climbing of mountains higher than 6,000 m (20,000 ft) has been prohibited since 1994.

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At least 365 people have climbed Annapurna and more than 72 have died on the mountain, according to hiking officials.

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The mountain has claimed over 300 climbers in recent history, and about two-thirds of that number remain on the mountain. The current estimate of remains left behind on Everest total around 200.

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Here, he reveals the darkest parts of an Everest climb.
  1. The 'death zone' makes you delirious. ...
  2. There are a lot of crevices. ...
  3. Sherpas can be crazy. ...
  4. The mountain hides itself. ...
  5. You will probably see dead bodies. ...
  6. Debris is a constant danger. ...
  7. Failure is a big fear. ...
  8. Reaching the summit feels like a horror movie.


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Most people agree that Kilimanjaro is harder than Everest Base Camp. While there are aspects of the Everest Base Camp trek that are harder than Kilimanjaro, the general feeling is that Kilimanjaro is the harder of the two treks. The main reason for this is summit night – it's a biggie.

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We've compiled a list of the most common mistakes beginner hikers make—and how to avoid them.
  • Planning a Hike That's Too Ambitious.
  • Not Checking the Weather Before a Hike.
  • Wearing the Wrong Clothing.
  • Assuming Getting Help or Amenities Will Be Easy.
  • Not Bringing Enough Food and Water.
  • Not Learning How to Use Important Gear.


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1. 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.

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Although there are numerous factors that affect the price of climbing Mount Everest, the average climber can expect to pay anywhere from $30,000-$100,000 or more for a Mount Everest expedition.

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Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan Widely considered the highest unclimbed mountain in the world at 7,570m, Gangkhar Puensum can be found in in Bhutan and lies on the border with China.

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