Everest

Mt. Everest, at an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), is the world's tallest summit, recognized by both China and Nepal. It was discovered by an Indian survey in 1955 and confirmed by a Chinese survey in 1975. Two primary climbing routes are used by commercial Everest climbers (South and North).

Out of all the fourteen 8000m summits in the world, Everest has the most summiteers. The climb to Everest base camp is also a popular walking vacation, with over 35000 people going each year. The hike brings you to the world's tallest mountain's base camp.

Despite the fact that smaller mountains have longer or steeper climbs, Everest is so high that it can be impacted by the jet stream. When the weather changes, climbers may encounter gusts of up to 320 km/h (200 mph). The jet stream swings north at different times of the year, allowing for periods of relative calm on the peak.

Location: Mahalangur Himalaya

Elevation: 8848m