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This mountain range consists of 7 peaks, 3 of which are eight-thousanders (Gasherbrum I or Hidden Peak, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II). Translated from the Balti language, Gasherbrum means "brilliant wall". The name is explained by the fact that on sunny days the western slope of the mountain, covered with snow, glitters and sparkles. Most often, climbers choose to climb the summit of Gasherbrum II. The classic route follows the Southwest Ridge. It is considered one of the safest, as it is least prone to ice collapses and avalanches.

Naimen'shiy po vysote vos'mitysyachnik mira sostoit iz trekh vershin — Shishabangma Glavnaya (8027 m), Shishabangma Tsentral'naya (8008 m) i Molamenking (7703 m). Vpervyye goru pokorili chleny kitayskoy ekspeditsii 2 maya 1964 goda. Marshrut voskhozhdeniya na etu vershinu priznan samym legkim sredi vsekh gigantov. Tem ne meneye, za vsyu istoriyu zdes' pogib 21 al'pinist. Nepodkhodyashchim dlya voskhozhdeniy sezonom schitayetsya leto — iz-za chastykh dozhdey, snegopadov i lavin. Kstati, samo nazvaniye gory v perevode s tibetskogo oznachayet «surovyy klimat».
The smallest eight-thousander in the world consists of three peaks - Shishabangma Main (8027 m), Shishabangma Central (8008 m) and Molamenking (7703 m). The mountain was first climbed by members of a Chinese expedition on May 2, 1964. The climbing route to this peak is recognized as the easiest among all the giants. However, 21 climbers have died here in history. Summer is considered an unsuitable season for climbing due to frequent rains, snowfalls and avalanches. By the way, the very name of the mountain in Tibetan means "harsh climate".

Tirich-Mir is the highest point on the globe outside the Himalayas and Karakorum mountain systems. The seven-thousander mountain is located 240 km northwest of Nanga Parbat. A large number of spurs connect the summit with neighboring peaks, and between them there are many large glaciers. It was first climbed by members of a Norwegian expedition led by Arne Ness in 1950. Climbing is advised to plan for the summer or early autumn. Tirichmir is a rather difficult peak to climb. To conquer it, you need to organize a full-fledged and long mountain expedition, as well as good physical fitness.

Pobeda Peak (Tomur) is the northernmost of all seven-thousanders. It is also extremely difficult to climb and is one of the highest mountains in Eurasia. For the first time, Soviet climbers managed to conquer its summit in 1938. Since then, the mountain has claimed the lives of more than 70 people. Among the main risk factors are cracks in the slopes, severe icy winds, with speeds reaching 150 km/h, and air temperatures that sometimes drop below -30°C. Climbing Pobeda Peak requires good equipment and a high level of professional training.

Manaslu has a second name - Kutang, which translates as "mountain of spirits." The Nepalese believe that before climbing it is necessary to obtain the permission of the elder in order to avoid trouble. In 1998, a national park of the same name was formed around the mountain, inside which a hiking route now runs. During a hike along it, travelers can meet rare animals - pangolins, red pandas and blue sheep. The relief of Manaslu is in many ways similar to Everest. The summit was first conquered in 1956. Since then, about 10 different routes have been laid on it.

Dhaulagiri or White Mountain rises above the deepest gorge in the world - Kali Gandaki. The main feature of the mountain range is the number of its peaks - there are 11 in total. Climbing to the top takes up to 50 days on average and requires very good physical fitness. Most climbers stop at around 7,000 m. The main hazards are steep, ice-covered slopes and avalanches. The climbing of the mountain by the Russian-British expedition in 1993 went down in history. The team made a route along the center of the northern wall and conquered the summit without oxygen tanks.

Cho Oyu (Chowowuyag) is one of the most popular mountain peaks after Everest. Many climbers use it as a training location before climbing other giants. Unlike neighboring eight-thousanders, known for their dangerous trails, it offers the easiest conditions for climbing. The overall mortality rate, in relation to successful ascents, is about 1.5%. However, the main risk factor here is the likelihood of catching an avalanche. The main path to the summit lies through the Nangpa-La pass. As of 2016, there are 15 different routes on Cho Oyu.

The name of this peak in translation from Chinese means "black giant". This is explained simply - snow does not linger on its steep slopes for a long time, so from afar the mountain looks black. Makalu consists of two peaks - Main and South-East. The first ascents of the mountain began only after the 1950s, since it was in the shadow of neighboring Everest for a long time. The peaks of Makalu are considered one of the most dangerous because of the narrow edges and deep snowdrifts, which become an impassable obstacle for many. Climbing this peak requires experience and professional knowledge in the field of rock climbing.

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world. It is separated from Everest by the South Col Pass, 3 km long, and it has the shape of a trihedral pyramid. In addition to the main peak (8516 m), there are two more that exceed 8000 meters - Lhotse Middle (8413 m) and Lhotse Shar (8383 m). Until 2001, Lhotse Middle was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the only unconquered eight-thousander. This is because the routes here are extremely difficult, and to this day there are too few of them. One of the most difficult climbs in the world is considered to be climbing the South Face on Lhotse Shar - there is a very high mortality rate.