The highest point in Europe. What is the highest mountain in Europe

Europe cannot boast of high mountains, which, against the background of the Himalayan giants, look like dwarfs with difficulty reaching up to five thousand meters. Plus, here scientists are in complete confusion about which territories, and accordingly mountain systems, belong to Europe. Some believe that the Caucasus does not belong to Europe, while others, on the contrary, are sure that the Caucasus Mountains are part of Europe. We will adhere to the second option, on the basis of which we have compiled a list of the ten highest mountain peaks Europe. Consider the mountain ranges stretched for tens of kilometers with numerous peaks, only one, the highest, is taken into account.

10. Bazarduzu, Azerbaijan, 4.466 meters

Mount Bazarduzu with a height of 4.466 meters is part of the large Caucasian ridge, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Russia. The name of the mountain from the Turkic languages ​​is translated as "market square", in memory of the annual large fair in the valley in the Middle Ages, which was attended by merchants from all four parts of the world. The peak was first conquered in 1847 by the Russian explorer A. Alexandrov.

9. Matterhorn, Switzerland / Italy, 4.478 meters

The 4.478 meter high Matterhorn Peak is located on the very border of Italy and Switzerland, in the region known as the Pennine Alps. After several unsuccessful attempts, the peak was conquered by a team of English climbers in 1865, in which four people died during the descent, falling into a cliff.

8. Weisshorn, Switzerland, 4.506 meters

Weisshorn Peak, whose name is translated from German as "White Peak", has a height of 4.506 meters. The mountain is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy in the Pennine Alps region located in the western part of the Alps. For the first time, the British John Tyndall, with a group of local guides, was able to conquer the peak in 1861.

7. Liskamm, Switzerland / Italy, 4.527 meters

Mount Liskamm is located practically on the border of Italy and Switzerland in the western part of the Alps, known for the Pennine Alps. The summit has two peaks, where the highest is 4.538 meters high. This mountain is famous big amount snow avalanches and numerous boulders hanging on the ridge, for which it received the nickname "cannibal" among climbers. For the first time climbers were able to climb the mountain, they climbed in 1861. The expedition was attended by 14 people, including eight British and six local Swiss guides.

6. House, Switzerland, 4.545 meters

Peak Dom, which has a height of 4554 meters, is located in the western part of the Alps, in the region known as the Pennine Alps, is the second largest mountain in Switzerland. The name of the mountain "House" is translated from German language as a "dome" or "cathedral", as if hinting that this is the highest peak in the area. For the first time the mountain was conquered by the British J.L. Davis with Swiss guides in 1858.

5. Dufour, Switzerland / Italy, 4.634 meters

Peak Dufour, with a height of 4.634 meters, is the highest point of the Monte Rosa mountain range, which is part of the Pennine Alps located almost on the very border of Switzerland and Italy. By the way, at a time, this mountain is the highest mountain peak in Switzerland. For the first time, the mountain was conquered by an international team of climbers, consisting mainly of English and Swiss, in 1855. The summit is named after the famous Swiss engineer and topographer Guillaume-Henri Dufour, who made a detailed topographic map southwestern part of modern Switzerland for military needs.

4. Mont Blanc, Italy / France, 4.810 meters

Mount Mont Blanc, 4,810 meters high, which can be called the highest of the true European peaks, is located in the western part of the Alps on the border of Italy and France. Formally, the mountain is in the possession of both countries, in order to avoid constant political squabbles over the right to call Mont Blanc its national treasure. The mountain was first conquered in 1786 by the Savoyard (now this region is part of France) Jacques Balma and the Swiss Michel Pakkar. Today it is very popular tourist place, and a tunnel has been cut through the mountain connecting Italy with France.

3. Shkhara, Georgia, 5.201 meters

Mount Shkhara with a height of 5.201 meters is located in the central part of the main Caucasian ridge on the border of Georgia and Russia. For the first time the summit was conquered by the Anglo-Swedish team of climbers in 1888, in which Y. Almera, D. Konin and S. Rota participated. Today it is one of the easiest European top ten peaks to climb, and has become a real Mecca for tourists who have a soft spot for mountains.

2. Dykhtau, Russia, 5.205 meters

The second highest mountain peak in Europe, Dykhtau, is also located in Russia on the main Caucasian ridge, in its highest mountainous region, Bezengi. The summit will rise to a height of 5.205 meters above sea level, was first conquered by the British Albert Mummery and the Swiss Heinrich Sarflu in 1888. The name of the peak Dykhtau is translated from the language of the local people as "Steep Mountain".

1. Elbrus, Russia, 5.642 meters

Mount Elbrus, which is located in the Russian part Caucasus mountains, is a vent extinct volcano consisting of two vertices connected by a saddle bridge. The western peak of the mountain rises 5.642 meters above sea level, making Elbrus the highest mountain peak in Europe. For the first time Elbrus in 1874 was conquered by a team of British climbers, led by Florence Grove. Now the mountain has become something of a tourist attraction, which amateur climbers with average training are trying to conquer.

The program of ascents to the highest peaks of all continents has an abbreviated name, which can also be called the brand - "Seven Summits". In English, which is understandable to the whole world - “Seven Summits”. This is one of the climbing collections, the fulfillment of which is an incentive for setting goals in life for hundreds of citizens. different countries... The vast majority of those who climb Everest, in one way or another, set themselves the goal of fulfilling this program. Since the rest of the peaks are easier and cheaper than reaching the highest point of the Earth. It is very prestigious to become the first "seven-summit" in your country, in your state, to become the first woman in the country, the oldest, the youngest, the fastest.

Climbing all seven peaks is very expensive. Even the most economical option in total will approach 100 thousand dollars, not including the cost of equipment and preparation for expeditions. In reality, the optimal cost of the entire program is around $ 150,000.

It is clear that such expenses are available only to very few climbers. When it comes to personal funds. However, only a minority of those who hunt for the "Seven Summits" spend exclusively their own money. Most are supported by sponsors, governments, or travel through charitable fundraising programs. The legislation of, relatively speaking, "Anglo-Saxon" countries allows you to deduct donations from the tax base for the needs of a number of organizations. These are medical institutions, funds for assistance to veterans of military conflicts, disabled people, etc ... Collecting donations for them, the climber “unfastens” a little for his travels. At the same time, the fact that so much money is printed in these countries than in others, this leads to the fact that half of the list of "seven vertices" are citizens of the United States, Great Britain and Canada and Australia that have joined them.

The Seven Summits program was born in the first half of the 1980s, when the first signs appeared that it was possible to do it. The entire history of its occurrence is described in our article.

Let us recall that, according to the encyclopedias: "continent" (from mature - strong, large) is the Russian analogue of the European word "continent" (from Latin continens - singular). Continents are large masses of the earth's crust, most of the surface of which protrudes above the level of the World Ocean in the form of land. Islands do not belong to continents and continents.

From a scientific point of view, the objects of the Seven Summits program are highly controversial. Firstly, the prevailing opinion among scientists is that Eurasia is one continent and its division into Europe and Asia is cultural, but not geographic. We are actively against this. If Elbrus is deprived of the status of the highest peak of the continent, the number of foreign climbers will decrease significantly. Although the status of the highest point in Europe for the Caucasian peak is highly controversial. From the point of view of Soviet geographers, the border of the parts of the world runs along the Kumo-Manych depression, while Elbrus goes to Asia. There is an even greater variety of views on whether the Carstens Pyramid is considered the highest point in Australia. With none of the scientific theories, the western part of the island New Guinea does not apply to the Green Continent. These are all amusing disputes and arguments that have practically nothing to do with practical life so far.

So, the 7 highest peaks of the continents are:

1. Everest (Chomolungma or Chomolungma), 8848 m. Asia.
2. Aconcagua, 6962 m. South America.
3. Denali (old name - McKinley), 6194 m. North America.
4. Kilimanjaro, 5895 m. Africa.
5. Elbrus, 5642 m. Europe.
6. Vinson Massif, 4897 m. Antarctica.
7. Karstens Pyramid (Punchak Jaya), 4884 m. Australia. Peak Kosciushko (Kosciuszko), 2228 m. Australia.

So, the scientific debate on this topic is best left to those who are paid for it. We love the magical (divine, as they say) number "Seven", not "Six" (considered devilish). It doesn't matter that there are eight peaks! And, based on this, we build our story. So, which mountains are included in the list of the highest peaks of the continents?

Everest (8848 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world Asia, the continent of Eurasia and the highest peak of the planet Earth (if you count from ocean level), also the highest in the Northern Hemisphere of our planet. The mountain is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China). Numerous height measurements have shown different results even with modern techniques. That's why indicated height is conditional, it was accepted as a result of agreement, so as not to whip up passions.

Climbing Everest requires careful preparation, about two months of life in expeditionary conditions and overcoming the problems associated with staying in the so-called "death zone" at an altitude above 8000 meters. However, in modern conditions it can be stated that with proper organization and a sufficient degree of luck, every physically healthy person can climb Everest. Recently, ascents are made mainly in the spring, in the so-called weather windows. This usually happens on the 20th of May. In this case, routes from the south and from the north are fully fixed with fixed ropes.

Climbing Mount Everest, which 30-40 years ago meant joining the group of the mountaineering elite, has become a commercial event. Sports expeditions have become a rarity, most of the routes (all but two) are not repeated. 7 Summits Club prefers to conduct expeditions from the North side. Permits are much cheaper here, access by car to the base camp is possible, and there are much fewer objective dangers (ice falls and avalanches). Western firms like more southern route... First of all, for fear of the unpredictability of the Chinese authorities, which may close the area for minor reasons, without any compensation to the organizers. Individual participants may not be given a visa for political reasons. But there is still a moment, in the South, at a higher price, the organizers' profits are much higher than in the North.

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Aconcagua (6962 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world of America and the continent of South America, also the main one in the southern hemisphere of the planet. The mountain is located in Argentina, a large and colorful country. The ascent to Aconcagua is a real high-altitude ascent, which is carried out, so to speak, in the conditions of a facilitated expedition (the duration of the trip is only 20 days). Separate transportation of cargo at the bottom of the route facilitates the ascent, as well as the availability of certain amenities at the base camp. There are no technical difficulties on the classic route, however, there are plenty of physical ones. First of all, it is altitude, the reaction to which is often unpredictable even among experienced athletes. The main obstacle is considered to be strong winds, which are associated with the openness of the territory to air masses from the oceans.

About 3000 climbers try to climb Aconcagua every year. They climb two gorges from two base camps. However, the routes at the top are the same. About half of the participants are successful. This is due to the lack of readiness of the climbers. And partly with the attitude of local guides who are not inclined to take risks and are ready to turn the whole group or individual participants whenever possible. So we highly recommend joining a group led by visiting, Russian speaking guides. Better - from our company ...

Climbing programs for Aconcagua are getting more expensive from year to year due to politics local authorities... So don't delay.

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Denali (6194 m) - the highest peak of the continent of North America... Located in the USA, in the state of Alaska, near the Arctic Circle. A typical ascent takes about three weeks, of which two weeks are strenuous work in the glacier zone, in near-extreme conditions. Participants are required to use purely mountaineering skills to a greater extent than on other peaks of the "seven". At the same time, all cargo must be carried independently, including recycled waste. And when organizing a trip to Denali, you will have to solve the puzzle of obtaining an official permit and an American visa. All this is not difficult at all if you start on time.

In recent years, the number of climbers aiming to climb Denali has stabilized at around 1,500 per year. The season is considered successful when the percentage of "ascent" is above 50%. Most of the ascents are made in June - the first half of July. In the middle of summer, due to the state of the glacier, flights by airplanes become dangerous and stop by the beginning of August.

The American authorities give permission for the organization of commercial programs only to a few companies and only with an American "residence permit". For us, this means the need to use American guides under an agreement with one of the local companies. Let's just say that agreeing on all the details of interaction with them was not a smooth process. The difference in mentality between our two mountaineering schools is very significant, but now mutual understanding has already been achieved and problems are a thing of the past.

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Kilimanjaro (5895 m) is the highest peak of the continent and part of the world of Africa. The mountain is located in Tanzania, close to the border with Kenya and from the equator. It is considered the highest solitary peak in the world. Local National park strictly regulates ascents and allocates a limited number of days for expeditions, on average a week. At the same time, one of the goals is to ensure maximum employment for the local population working in serving groups. Therefore, for one climber there are two or even more employees of the host companies.

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the equatorial climate zone. The temperature difference between seasons is minimal. Almost ascents can be made all year round

Due to the limited time, the ascent is carried out without sufficient acclimatization, which complicates the task of reaching the top for an unprepared person. And these are the absolute majority. Therefore, the ascent to the highest point can be done by no more than one third of the visitors. At the same time, representatives of our country reach the top almost everything. Is it the power of salt or greed (money paid)?

In any case, a trip to Kilimanjaro is an exciting adventure, acquaintance with amazing nature Africa and its people is simply amazing. it The best way fall in love with the "black continent", which many are wary of. And, of course, we consider it compulsory to include in the program the so-called "safari", excursions in national parks.

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Elbrus (5642 m) is the highest peak in Europe. The mountain is located in Russia, a little to the north of the Main Caucasian ridge and, accordingly, from the border with Georgia. Climbing in favorable conditions requires only basic climbing skills and is available to all physically healthy people. However, the load will still be serious, and the effect of the height will make itself felt. The recommended period for the Elbrus climb program is 9 days.

There is a fairly well-developed infrastructure that provides relatively comfortable living conditions for all days, except for the day of the ascent.

Elbrus is still a territory of freedom. In this regard, only Kostsyushko can compare with him. Attempts to introduce payments do not meet with understanding from the majority of climbers.

General statistics are not kept on Elbrus. An approximate estimate of the number of climbers is 25-30 thousand per year. The vast majority rises in July and August.

Programs of the 7 Summits Club on Elbrus

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Vinson Massif (4897 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world and the continent of Antarctica. The mountain is located on an amazing ice continent that still belongs to all of humanity. However, in the area of ​​the summit itself, the sovereign owner is the company ALE (Antarctic Logistic Expedition), which determines the "rules of the game" here. But even the simplest calculations of how long the ascent will last, they are unable to do, the real schedule of "flights" is dictated by unpredictable weather.

Since the cost of an expedition to the Vinson Massif is very significant, only serious people get to its foot. And, as a rule, they successfully ascend, having overcome the terrible cold and wind.

It is important to dress properly. But this is also being checked.

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And the highest point of the part of the world and the continent of Australia, coupled with a colossal area of ​​Oceania, is represented by two options: the Karstens Pyramid and Mount Kosciushko.

Pyramid Carstens, it is, in the Indonesian way, Punchak Jaya (4884-5 m, on some maps even 5030 m) is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania. Located on the island of New Guinea. The most politically problematic mountain of the "Seven Summits", which until then was simply closed for 10 years. It is a rocky ridge of considerable length, located above the humid tropical jungle. Ascent and descent requires skills in working with climbing equipment, with a rope. However, as part of a group and under the guidance of experienced instructors, overcoming difficult rocky areas is quite possible for any person.

For quite a long time there has been a helicopter option, in which they fly to the base camp in a rotorcraft. However, there are also pitfalls here. Bad weather is a daily occurrence here, every flight is in danger of disruption.

In the area where I come from there are no mountains and cannot be, hence my special love for them. After the plains and steppes, look at the tower above you mountain- there is a real and genuine delight that intertwines with a shudder. Every trip, and no matter where, I will definitely look for the highest point of this city or country. Now that my gaze was directed towards Europe, I had to learn about the most grandiose, great peak these lands, and now you have to tell about it.

What is the highest mountain in Europe

The answer to this question cannot be unambiguous, and this is due to the same ambiguous opinions about border of Europe... Some believe that it passes across the Caucasus ridge t, while others are of the opinion about more north location.

• Elbrus.
• Mont Blanc.

Hence the controversial answer, and two mountains who can claim this title.

A little about the mountains

Elbrus, anyway, - highest mountain in Europe if her think so th, she herself has two big peaks .The height of the first is five thousand six hundred and forty-two meters, a the height of the second is five thousand six hundred twenty one meters. And by the way, I almost forgot to remind you: Elbrus yet volcano, and its last eruption was about two thousand years ago... Now his snowy slopes allow it to be a haven of many tourists, climbers, skiers all over the world.

Mont Blanc... If you are a supporter of the second theory about the border and consider Caucasian ridge part Asia, then Mont Blanc, without a doubt, becomes the owner of the title of "highest mountain in Europe" and its height - four thousand eight hundred and ten meters. This miracle of mountain peaks is located on the border of France and Italy, and connect these two countries with a long automobile tunnel. Like its sibling Elbrus, Mont Blanc is also popular among fans of extreme sports, sliding snowboards, special cool air and indescribable snow-capped mountain pictures along with a bright dazzling sun.

Many people want to relax in warm countries, but after visiting ski resorts once, desire to return there remains forever.

Surprisingly, in our enlightened XXI century, there is still debate about what is the highest peak in Europe. Some scientists believe that this is Elbrus, while others - Mont Blanc. It would seem, what's so difficult? With the help of modern technology, you can easily install any vertex. But just with the levels there are no problems. The heights of both Elbrus and Mont Blanc were established a long time ago with an accuracy of a centimeter. The problem is posed in the area of ​​borders. That is, in the statement "the highest peak in Europe is ..." the emphasis should be placed not on meters, but on which territories are considered to be included in this continent. And if everything is clear with Mont Blanc: the Alpine peak is undoubtedly Europe, then with Elbrus everything is not so simple. Let's take a look at this problem.

The question of magnitudes

"White Mountain", Mont Blanc, is located on west side system of the Alps, on the border of France and Italy. This massif also had problems with territorial affiliation. But of a different plan. After the loss of independence of the Duchy of Savoy, the mountain and the valleys around it repeatedly passed from Italy to France and vice versa. Now, after the blocking of the territory of Europe in the post-war period, it was established that a cordon between these states runs along the main peaks of the Mont Blanc massif. Thus, the town of Saint-Gervais, lying on the slope, belongs to France, and the nearby town belongs to Italy. The height of Mont Blanc reaches 4810 meters. Next to this peak, other peaks of the array rise, only slightly inferior to the head. These are Mont Blanc de Courmayeur (more than 4,700 meters), as well as Grand Bos, Roche de la Turmet and more than a dozen four-thousanders. And the height of Elbrus is as much as 5642 meters. Unconditional record holder! The question is different. This is the highest peak in Europe or the usual

The question of boundaries

As you know, nature loves continuity and smoothness. Continents pass one into the other. If it had not been formed not so long ago by geographic standards, then both Americas would have been fused with Eurasia. But man is a strange creature: give him clear boundaries. Therefore, the division of our continent into Europe and Asia is purely arbitrary. And in many ways, apart from geography, politics is involved. From the time of Herodotus to the fifties of the twentieth century, everything was more or less clear. The border dividing Europe and Asia ran from the coast along the main peaks of the Urals, then along the river of the same name, further along the northern Caspian and, following the Main, went to the Black Sea. Further, the cordon ran through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. There was no confusion in the Mediterranean Sea either: the coast of modern Turkey is Asia, everything to the north of it is Europe, and from the south the water area is outlined by Africa. In the system of these coordinates, Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, because it is located to the north of the main ridge of the Caucasus.

Indefatigable All-Union Geographical Society

With the borders between Europe and Asia, everything was clear until 1958. The confusion began due to the fault of the All-Union geographic society... Pundits set about revising long-established norms. They decided that it was not appropriate to divide natural landscapes in half. They ranked the Caucasus mountain system as such, despite the obvious differences in the climatic characteristics of the northern and southern slopes. The same was done with water areas and river valleys. With one stroke of the pen, the Ural was completely and completely in Europe, and the Caucasus - in Asia. Thus, Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, whose height is 832 meters ahead of Mont Blanc, has become far from the first mountain on the new mainland, significantly losing out to Everest.

Various systems

During the Soviet era, inhabitants of one-sixth of the land lived in isolation from the rest of the world. And it was not about the Iron Curtain. Distorted was not only the idea of ​​how life is under decaying capitalism, but also of neutral concepts that were quite far from politics. So, in all the geography textbooks of the Soviet Union it was written that the border between Europe and Asia runs along the eastern edge Ural mountains, then (which is illogical) up to its confluence with the Caspian Sea, then along the northern coast of the water area to the source Further the cordon passed along the Kumo-Manych depression to the Don, and then to its mouth and Sea of ​​Azov... As a result of this division, not only Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, passed into Asia, but also the entire Taman Peninsula.

What's the point?

But let's try to guess the course of logical reasoning ... No, not Soviet geographers, but those whose mouthpiece they served. In the late 50s, not only America was the main rival of the Land of the Soviets, but also the state Western Europe... Ideology (which covered all spheres of social life) opposed the socialist system to the decaying bourgeois one. The USSR was supposed to stand apart, and it was believed that the fewer things it would connect with Europe, the better. The fact that Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, and at the same time in Russia, greatly tormented the Soviet leadership. Therefore, the borders between Europe and Asia were revised. This, and not at all concern for the integrity of natural landscapes, was the real reason for this decision.

Discordance in directories

Despite the fact that the decision of the All-Union Geographical Society was supported in the next 1959 at the World Geophysical Congress, most countries ignored the Soviet innovation. And the discrepancies continue to this day. Let's turn, for example, to a very authoritative reference book "Wikipedia". The English version claims that the border between Europe and Asia runs "... along the watershed of the Ural Mountains, along the river of the same name, the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus to the southeast ..." This means that most countries in the world believe that the highest peak in Europe is Mount Elbrus. But the Russian-language version gives completely different data.

Small legacy of the past

Although Soviet Union has long sunk into oblivion, some of his decrees still live in the minds of people. So, what will the Russian-language "Wikipedia" tell the curious seeker of geographical truth? What is the highest peak in Europe? It turns out that this version of the world directory defines the borders between Europe and Asia in the spirit of conciliation with the 1958 resolution and the generally accepted concepts “along the eastern foot of the Urals, Mugodzharam, Embe, north coast Caspian Sea, along the Araks, Black and Marmara seas… ”What do we see in the modern interpretation? The entire Ural system, as proposed in 1958, is considered Europe. But the whole Caucasus is also considered it! New frontier runs along the flowing at the southern base of this mountain system... And this means that according to the Russian-language "Wikipedia" Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe. A photo of this two-humped snow-capped peak also adorns the corresponding article.

The roof of russia

It's time to tell about Elbrus. What is it, the highest peak in Europe, and at the same time in Russia? It turns out to be a volcano. True, extinct. The last eruption, according to geologists who have studied the solidified lava, happened in 50 AD. A two-horned peak was formed, like the entire Caucasus, twenty million years ago. The mountain is located on the border between two republics of the Russian Federation: Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Unlike Mont Blanc, bristling into the sky with numerous peaks, Elbrus has only two of them. These are, in fact, the edges of the volcano's cone. There are about three kilometers between them. The highest is the western peak. Eastern - slightly lower (5621 m above the sea surface). But the saddle between the two peaks does not fall below the level of 5300 meters. The height of Elbrus was determined by academician V.K.Vishnevsky in 1813. The first to be conquered, of course, was the eastern peak. This happened in July 1829. It took almost fifty years for a man to set foot on the western peak of Elbrus. The highest peak in Europe was conquered in 1874 by a group of English climbers. The expedition was led by F. Grove. But among the discoverers was the Balkarian A Sottayev.

Our planet contains many secrets and mysteries. Most of them are hidden in the most high mountains ah Earth. There is an opinion that the first people descended from the mountains when the great water began to recede.

Hundreds of thousands of archaeologists, historians, topographers, geographers, biologists and ordinary travelers every year make a pilgrimage to the great mountains that are most closely associated with the word eternity.

7 highest peaks the world is not the highest mountains on the planet, these are the highest points of every continent.

There is even an informal society of climbers called the 7 Summits Club, which includes people who have successfully climbed all 7 mountains.

For the first time this idea appeared in 1981, since then very few have been able to climb all 7 peaks of the world.

There are also some disagreements, and specifically they relate to the highest point of Australia and Oceania. If we take into account only the continent of Australia, then the highest point will be the peak of Kosciuszko (or Kosciuszko), which is 2,228 meters above sea level. But many disagree, as the peak is of no climbing interest.

Taking into account Australia and Oceania, the highest point is the Carstens Pyramid, or Punchak Jaya, which is 4,884 meters above sea level, located in Indonesia. In order to avoid eternal disputes, today there are two programs for climbing 7 peaks. Everyone chooses the peak that he considers correct, in any case it will be counted as the conquest of the 7 peaks of the world.

Some manage to climb 8 peaks, thereby leaving no room for innuendo.

The very first conqueror and creator of the idea was Dick Bass, who completed the program on April 30, 1985 by climbing Mount Everest. In its version, the Kostsyushko peak was included in the program.

The first with a version of both mountains of Australia and Oceania was Reinhold Messner, who was not satisfied with the role of the second, and he decided to conquer all 8 peaks.

The race for records in climbing 7 peaks of the world has been dragging on for a long time, and every year new records and new disagreements appear. There is a special site where detailed and clear statistics are kept about each ascent.

What kind of mountains attract the conquerors of the peaks so much that they beckon them up. Quoting the first person who climbed Mount Everest, you can say: "I climb this peak because it is."

The second name of the mountain is Chomolungma. Height above sea level - 8,848 meters. This is the highest point in Asia and the whole world, according to all versions. It is located on the border of Nepal and China, it is today, several hundred people every year try to conquer the roof of the world, but not everyone succeeds. Every year, many die in pursuit of their dreams.

Despite all these factors, over 1,000 people have already visited the top of the mountain. The cost of the ascent will be about $ 40,000.

Karstens pyramid... The second name is Punchak-Jaya. Height above sea level - 4,884 meters. Located on the island of New Guinea. The summit itself is not difficult.

Difficulty and discomfort is caused by the inaccessibility and unusual climate. The cost of the ascent will be about $ 19,000.

Height above sea level - 2,228 meters. For climbers, this mountain is not of interest, since it is possible to climb it without special preparation. It is rather a checkmark, in the list of 7 peaks of the world.

The cost of the ascent will be about $ 5,000.

I would also like to note some records associated with the conquest of the 7 highest peaks of 7 continents.

The youngest conqueror of the 7 summits program was Jordan Romero at the age of 15. The oldest conqueror of the program was Carlos Soria, aged 71.

This proves once again that the impossible is possible, you just have to want. And if you are now sitting on the couch and reading this article, then get up and go to conquer the most high point in the vicinity, for example, climb a 20-story building on foot.

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