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What is the deadliest mountain in the world?

Published in Mountain Safety 1 min read

The deadliest mountain in the world is Annapurna I.

While many might immediately think of K2 or Mount Everest due to their notoriety and high climber traffic, Annapurna I holds the grim title based on its fatality rate. According to Guinness World Records, Annapurna I stands out as the deadliest mountain globally.

Here's a breakdown:

Mountain Reason for Deadliness
Annapurna I High fatality rate relative to the number of ascents.
K2 A long history of deaths and challenging climbing conditions.
Mount Everest High number of climbers leads to a higher number of fatalities.

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