Mountaineering is considered one of the extreme sport activities. It is not easy to climb those rough edges and there is always a danger lurking around you. Many people have lost their lives to this activity. So, why do people still continue doing this activity? It’s for thrill, excitement and for the feel of danger. Some mountains are easy to climb whereas some are tough. Let’s have a look at the 10 toughest mountains to climb.<\/p>\n
1. K2:\u00a0<\/strong> 2. Nanga Parbat:\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\t\t
\nK2 lies between Pakistan and China and it is known as the second highest mountain of the world. It is also known as the toughest mountain to climb. It has the height of 8611m and to climb that height is not an easy feat. After reaching certain altitude, people will start to feel oxygen deprivation. This mountain has been nicknamed as the “Savage Mountain”. This nickname itself speaks a lot. Many people have died in their quest to reach its peaks. This is due to its rough and steep path along with its cold and very unpredictable weather. The climbers tend to die when they are about descend the mountain rather than when they are climbing it. Another interesting fact about this mountain is that it is rumored to have been cursed for women.<\/p>\n
\nNanga Parbat is another mountain in this list whose altitude is higher than 8000m. It lies in Pakistan and has the height of 8125m. It has been lovingly named as “Man eater” and “Killing Mountain”. The reason behind such names is its high mortality rate. It is mountain made of ice and rock. When it comes to technical difficulty, it comes in par with K2, which is the toughest mountain to climb. Now, you can imagine what it must be like to climb it.<\/p>\n