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Cho Oyu is considered the easiest eight-thousander, [nb 1] with the lowest death-summit ratio (1 ⁄ 25 th of Annapurna's). [ 13 ] [ 14 ] It is the second most climbed eight-thousander after Everest (whose height makes it the most popular), and has over four times the ascents of the third most popular eight-thousander , Gasherbrum II .
For these reasons, Cho Oyu is considered the easiest 8,000-meter peak to climb. As of December 2024, there had been 4,027 successful summits and 52 deaths on the mountain. As of December 2024, there had been 4,027 successful summits and 52 deaths on the mountain.
Locations of the world's 14 eight-thousanders, which are split between the Himalayan (right), and the Karakoram mountain ranges (left). The eight-thousanders are the 14 mountains recognized by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) as being more than 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) in height above sea level, and sufficiently independent of neighbouring peaks.
Kristin Harila was unable to obtain an entry permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, putting her two peaks shy of the record. Nims Purja’s Record on the 8,000-Meter Peaks Is Safe ...
His team said he summitted the world's highest mountain, 29,032-foot Mount Everest, last year, within a day of reaching the top of another peak on the 8,000-meter-plus list, Mount Lhotse.
Nevertheless, Shishapangma is considered one of the easiest eight-thousanders to climb. The most common ascent, via the North Route, traverses the northwest face and northeast ridge and face, and has relatively easy access, with vehicle travel possible to base camp at 5,000 m (16,400 ft).
There are 14 mountains over 8,000 metres (26,247 ft), which are often referred to as the Eight-thousanders. (Some people have claimed there are six more 8,000m peaks in Nepal, making for a total of 20. [1])
To get better at ascents, follow these climbing strategies from one of the best: Illi Gardner, who has 8,000 QOM titles (and counting) on Strava.