Annapurna I, Nepal
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At 26,545 feet (8,091m) at its highest point, the Annapurna range has the 10th-highest mountain on the planet. It may be overshadowed by its lofty neighbour Everest, but Annapurna I is notoriously difficult to climb. In fact, it’s ranked as the world’s most deadly peak for climbers due to its high fatality rate. According to NASA's Earth Observatory, Annapurna I has the highest fatality rate (32% of climbers) of any mountain.
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Climbers attempting to reach Annapurna’s summit must push their physical and mental endurance to the limits on the punishing mountain where deadly snowstorms, rockfalls and avalanches are common. Its steep slopes are notoriously difficult to summit due to its especially treacherous topography, inhospitable conditions and high altitude.