The World's Easiest Mountain Climbs

We offer the ideal summit for everyone, whether you're a seasoned climber looking for a challenge or a newbie hoping to get your feet wet. This Nepalese peak blanketed in snow will put your skills to the test—not your lung capacity. Assuming proper acclimatisation makes climbing the summit enjoyable. It's also an excellent preparation area for more challenging peaks like Everest.

1. Mount Kilimanjaro

With a height of 19,340 feet, Kilimanjaro is the fourth tallest peak on Earth and the highest freestanding mountain in Africa. Due to its beauty and relatively easy nature (no technical climbing abilities required), it is also one of the most popular climbs worldwide. Every year, a large number of people fail to reach the summit; however, the great majority of these fatalities are caused by altitude-related issues, which frequently arise as a result of hikers failing to adequately acclimatise. Success rates are significantly greater for climbers who go for longer routes, such the Rongai or Machame, and who stay in the mountains for a few more days before trying to reach the summit. One of the most well-known individuals to have summited this peak is 'Iceman' Wim Hof, who made the ascent in just his pants and bare feet and made it out of a polar plunge! However, even this is an amazing accomplishment that demonstrates that anyone with a healthy average level of fitness can climb Kilimanjaro, given enough preparation and route selection.

2. Mount Huayna Potosi

The simplest 6000-meter peak for beginners to climb is Huayna Potosi. It is the nearest high peak to La Paz, situated in Bolivia's Cordillera Real. But there are difficulties involved, and altitude is something that needs to be considered carefully. By the standard route, Huayna Potosi may be summited in just two days. A third day of acclimatisation on one of the neighbouring summits, such as Milluni, Charkini, or Italy Peak, is nevertheless advised by the majority of tour companies. You will rise at one in the morning on your first day and, following an early breakfast, start climbing the mountain with all of your gear to reach the base camp at 4,900 metres. This is an excellent chance to acquaint yourself with your equipment and hone your climbing skills on the glacier. In order to determine whether you can go on, now is also the moment to assess your physical health and pay attention to your body.

3. Khan Tengri

Khan Tengri is a stunning pyramid with jagged ridges that is situated in the Tien Shan mountain range and is also known as the "Mountains of Heaven." It was one of the five peaks Soviet climbers had to summit in order to be awarded the coveted Snow Leopard award. It's also one of the less difficult 8000-meter peaks to reach. However, there are a few things that make this trip a little more tough and challenging than a typical climbing adventure. Because it's the world's most northerly 7000-meter summit, for instance, climbing conditions are frequently very difficult from late July until the end of August. The ascent of Khan Tengri is a challenging mountaineering expedition that calls for advanced climbing abilities and the ability to withstand inclement weather. This is an extremely demanding adventure that involves heavy lifting (up to 25 kg) and multi-weeks of high-altitude camping. It calls for extreme self-control and physical prowess.

4. Puncak Jaya

When it comes to well-known mountain summits, the majority of people can probably immediately say Kilimanjaro or Everest. However, Puncak Jaya, also referred to as the Carstensz Pyramid, could leave some people perplexed, particularly if they're not big mountaineering enthusiasts. The peak is the tallest in Oceania and the highest island peak on Earth. It is located in the West Papua region on the island of New Guinea. In one version of the Seven Summits peak-bagging list, it is in competition with Mount Kosciuszko in Australia for the seventh-highest peak ranking. Puncak Jaya involves advanced technical rock climbing and high altitude hiking, just like other peaks on the list. Its isolated location makes it difficult to plan ahead and supply the required equipment and supplies. Climbers also have to traverse lush rainforests that frequently experience intense rainfall. This may increase the difficulty and risk of the walk. Puncak Jaya is only climbed by specialists on planned excursions because of these dangers.