HaitiLibre Quiz

Mountains 3.1 WORLD

Difficulty Level: N3 Hard
Welcome to this 3rd and final challenging level quiz for true mountaineering and extreme geography enthusiasts. Test your erudition against unknown peaks, mythical altitude feats and rare geological anecdotes. Prepare to face demanding questions designed to push your limits and crown your expertise as a savvy connoisseur.
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Which peak in the 8,091-metre-high Himalayan massif is the very first peak over 8,000 metres to be defeated by man in 1950?

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Annapurna I

Annapurna I, culminating at 8,091 meters above sea level in the Nepalese Himalayas, entered the history of the high mountain on June 3, 1950. That day, French mountaineers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal managed the very first ascent of a summit of more than 8,000 meters, achieving a resounding feat without artificial oxygen supply. This epic expedition, however, ended with extreme frostbite and dramatic amputations for the two winners on a chaotic descent through the storm. Annapurna remains one of the most dangerous mountains in the world, with a very high historical mortality rate due to the frequent avalanches that constantly sweep its icy faces. Its gigantic walls and capricious climate impose an absolute technical and mental commitment, reserved for the world's elite of very high altitude expeditions.