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Read these Strange Everest Facts It may be the highest mountain in the world, but Everest is not the most dangerous. About 3000 people have made it to the top of Everest, and over 200 never made it back to the safety of Everest Base Camp it is estimated that about 9% of Everest climbers do not survive their journey. This may sound like a daunting percentage, but compared to some other mountains, this is tame stuff K2, known as the Savage Mountain, claims a quarter of its climbers, and Annapurna I has a staggering 40% mortality rate due to its frequent avalanches. More of this article can be found at Strange Everest Facts |