Mountaineering is one of the finest outdoor pursuits one can take part in. It can also be the most dangerous. Hazards include rock falls, avalanches, weather, falls and illness. Despite these dangers, people have been climbing mountains for thousands of years. Mountains draw climbers who have a love of nature and possess an adventurous spirit. Being in the mountains, you experience the raw beauty of Mother Nature, and understand how insignificant you really are in the world. George Mallory is famously quoted as having replied to the question “Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?” with the retort: “Because it’s there.”

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Pamir Mountains on Lenin’s Peak: Kyrgizstan

Nanga Parbat: Pakistan

Mount Everest: Nepal

K2: Pakistan/China

Mont Blanc: Italy/France

Eiger: Switzerland

Mount Temple: Canada

Dhaulagiri: Nepal

Mount Hood: USA

Mount Manaslu: Nepal