Makalu
Makalu in Nepali, is the fifth highest mountain in the world and is located 22 km east of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.
The first attempt on Makalu was made by an American team led by William Siri in the spring of 1954, but was first climbed on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco.
Makalu is one of the harder eight-thousanders, and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock/ice climbing.
| Location | Nepal/China |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 8,485 |
| Rank | 5 |
| First Ascent | 1955 |
| Total Ascents | 234 |
| Deaths | 26 |
| Fatality Ratio | 11.1% |
| Fatality Rank | 7 |
| Attempts | 260 |
| Popularity Rank | 10 |