
Challenge
Makalu
Himalayas
About This Hike
This imposing giant features steep pitches, knife-edged ridges, and isolated beauty. It's one of the most challenging climbs in the world due to its sheer walls and unpredictable weather. Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak at 8,485 meters, is famed for its perfect pyramid-shaped summit and remote location in eastern Nepal
Quick Facts
Distance
23 km
Elevation
8485 meters
Difficulty
Extreme
Time
45 days
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