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Mount Everest
The Earth's highest mountain located in the Himalayas. Altitude: 8,848 meters
K2
The second-highest mountain in the world and is known for its difficulty. Altitude: 8,611 meters
Annapurna
A series of peaks in the Himalayas, one of the most dangerous to climb. Altitude of Annapurna I: 8,091 meters
Nanga Parbat
Known as the 'Killer Mountain', the ninth highest in the world. Altitude: 8,126 meters
El Capitan
A vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park favored by rock climbers. Height: 900 meters
Denali
The highest peak in North America, previously known as Mount McKinley. Altitude: 6,190 meters
The Matterhorn
A mountain in the Alps known for its pyramid shape. Altitude: 4,478 meters
Mont Blanc
The highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe. Altitude: 4,808 meters
Ama Dablam
A mountain in the eastern Himalayan range, renowned for its incredible beauty. Altitude: 6,812 meters
Eiger
A notorious mountain in the Bernese Alps with the infamous North Face. Altitude: 3,967 meters
Mount Vinson
The highest peak in Antarctica and part of the Seven Summits. Altitude: 4,892 meters
Mount Fitz Roy
A mountain located near the village of El Chaltén in the Patagonian Ice Field. Altitude: 3,405 meters
Kangchenjunga
The third highest mountain in the world, located on the border between Nepal and India. Altitude: 8,586 meters
Lhotse
The fourth highest mountain, connected to Mount Everest via the South Col. Altitude: 8,516 meters
Cerro Torre
A mountain in Patagonia with one of the most challenging climbs due to its near-vertical granite surfaces. Altitude: 3,128 meters
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