10 most difficult alpinism riddles A list of alpinism related questions that are most often answered incorrectly Alpinism quiz Which mountain in Alps is famous for its north face "Nordwand"?Eiger. The most notable feature of the Eiger is its 1,800-metre-high (5,900 ft) north face of rock and ice, named Eigerwand or Nordwand, which is the biggest north face in the Alps. The Eiger has been highly publicized for the many tragedies involving climbing expeditions. very hard 20% MatterhornMatterhorn47%GrossglocknerGrossglockner27%EigerEiger20%Grandes JorassesGrandes Jorasses5%Created by: Tschuka. Statistics based on 235 answers in 2 languages »mountains riddles » Where is Reinhold Messner from? (known climber)From Italy. Reinhold Messner is an Italian mountaineer, from Italian province of South Tyrol. He made the first ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, along with Peter Habeler, and was the first climber to ascend all fourteen peaks over 8,000 metres (26,000 ft) above sea level. very hard 22% from Switzerlandfrom Switzerland44%from Francefrom France5%from Germanyfrom Germany26%from Italyfrom Italy22%Created by: Tschuka. Statistics based on 2784 answers in 2 languages »Himalayas riddles » Where are the Southern Alps located?In New Zealand. The Southern Alps is a mountain range extending along much of the length of New Zealand's South Island, reaching its greatest elevations near the range's western side. Its tallest peak is Mount Cook, the highest point in New Zealand at 3,724 metres.very hard 25% in Italyin Italy38%in Austriain Austria16%in Australiain Australia18%in New Zealandin New Zealand25%Created by: Ninjai. Statistics based on 190 answers in 2 languages »geography riddles » "World’s Deadliest Mountain" is ...Annapurna. The Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using only figures from 1990 and after, Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate.By March 2012, there had been 191 summit ascents of Annapurna I Main, and 61 climbing fatalities on the mountain. This fatality-to-summit ratio (32%) is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders. In October 2014, at least 43 people were killed as a result of snowstorms and avalanches on and around Annapurna, in Nepal's worst ever trekking disaster. very hard 29% AnnapurnaAnnapurna29%K2K252%Mount EverestMount Everest8%LhotseLhotse8%Created by: Tschuka. Statistics based on 3964 answers in 3 languages »Nepal riddles » K2 lies on the border of ...China and Pakistan. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest,It is on the border between China and Pakistan. K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders. With around 300 successful summits and 77 fatalities, about one person dies on the mountain for every four who summit.very hard 35% Nepal and ChinaNepal and China30%Bhutan and NepalBhutan and Nepal13%China and PakistanChina and Pakistan35%India and NepalIndia and Nepal19%Created by: Tschuka. Statistics based on 10765 answers in 3 languages »borders riddles » What is the world's highest mountain outside of the Himalayas-Karakoram range?Tirich Mir (7 708 m) is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range located in Chitral District of Pakistan. The mountain was first climbed on 21 July 1950 by a Norwegian expedition consisting of Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Streather.very hard 35% Kongur TaghKongur Tagh21%Tirich MirTirich Mir35%NoshaqNoshaq24%Gongga ShanGongga Shan18%Created by: Ninjai. Statistics based on 113 answers in 2 languages »mountains riddles » What is the name of this mountain?Matterhorn. Sometimes referred to as the Mountain of Mountains, the Matterhorn has become an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and of the Alps in general. Since the end of the 19th century, when railways were built in the area, the mountain has attracted increasing numbers of visitors and climbers. Each year, numerous mountaineers try to climb the Matterhorn.hard 41% K-2K-232%MatterhornMatterhorn41%Pik PobiedyPik Pobiedy6%Mount McKinleyMount McKinley18%Created by: Katarzyna Dąbrowska. Statistics based on 9015 answers in 3 languages »Switzerland riddles » Where is K2?At point 1. K2 is not in the Himalayas but the Karakoram Range. It is also one of the most remote of the world's highest peaks (hence lack of local name).hard 46% at point 1at point 146%at point 2at point 222%at point 3at point 319%at point 4at point 411%Created by: globalquiz.org. Statistics based on 21308 answers in 2 languages »geography of Asia riddles » This double peaked volcano is the highest mountain of a certain country. Which one?Russia. Two characteristic peaks of Mt Elbrus have two volcano craters. The eastern peak has an enormous crater 250m in diameter. hard 49% IndonesiaIndonesia17%RussiaRussia49%ArgentinaArgentina21%AustriaAustria12%Created by: MarcusX. Statistics based on 23391 answers in 3 languages »geography of Russia riddles » Where does the name K2 come from?Name of the Karakoram Range. The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey. Thomas Montgomerie numbered the most prominent peaks of Kararkoram K1 to K35. Next, these were replaced by local names, but K2 appeared not to have acquired a local name, possibly due to its remoteness.hard 55% name of Polish climber - Jerzy Kukuczkaname of Polish climber - Jerzy Kukuczka4%the fact it's second in height in the worldthe fact it's second in height in the world28%name of the Karakoram Rangename of the Karakoram Range55%the name "King George II"the name "King George II"10%Created by: globalquiz.org. 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