The Ascent Index

Welcome to Peak Rankings - where we rank the world's most extreme mountains, deadliest climbs, and legendary expeditions based on real data and survival statistics.

From the 8,000-meter giants of the Himalayas to deadly peaks in the Alps, Andes, and Alaska - every mountain is ranked by fatality rates, costs, difficulty, and what makes them killers.

🏔️ What You'll Find Here:
- Mountains ranked by death rate and danger
- Climbing expeditions analyzed with real statistics  
- Documentary-style breakdowns of legendary peaks
- Facts about mountaineering, survival, and adventure

New videos every week exploring Earth's most extreme places.

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