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The 8,000-Meter Peaks — Climbing the World's Highest Mountains
The world's highest mountains are 14 peaks in central Asia whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level. Learn here about each of these exclusive peaks and what it takes to climb them.
The 8,000-Meter Peaks — Highest Mountains in the World
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level. The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
Mount Everest — Highest Mountain in the World
Facts about Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
K2 — Second Highest Mountain in the World
Facts about K2, the second highest mountain in the world
Kangchenjunga — 3rd Highest Mountain in the World
Facts about Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
Lhotse — 4th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts about Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
Makalu — 5th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Makalu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World.
Cho Oyu: 6th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Cho Oyu, the Sixth Highest Mountain in the World
Dhaulagiri: The 7th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
Manaslu: The 8th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Manaslu, the Eighth Highest Mountain in the World
Nanga Parbat: The 9th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Nanga Parbat, the Ninth Highest Mountain in the World
Annapurna: 10th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Annapurna, the Tenth Highest Mountain in the World
Gasherbrum I: 11th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum I, the Eleventh Highest Mountain in the World
Broad Peak: 12th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Broad Peak, the Twelfth Highest Mountain in the World
Gasherbrum II: 13th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum II, the Thirteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Shishapangma: 14th Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Shishapangma, the Fourteenth Highest Mountain in the World