8000m Peaks Trivia
Test your altitude with witty wisdom on death zones, Everest’s local names, and savage peaks that'll leave you breathless—literally.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which two countries share the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain?
Nepal and China
What type of training for 8000 m peaks focuses on sustained aerobic sessions like running, cycling, and swimming?
Cardiovascular training
What collective name is given to the 14 independent mountains in the Himalaya and Karakoram that rise above 8,000 meters?
Eight-thousanders
Since Hillary and Norgay’s 1953 ascent, climbers ascending Mount Everest from Nepal typically follow which ridge route?
Southeast Ridge
Which 8,586-meter peak was widely considered the world’s tallest before Everest's height was officially confirmed in 1852?
Kangchenjunga