10 death defying mountain climbing pictures

Climbing a mountain is not a walk in the park when you factor in many obstacles you face along the way. There are many daredevils however who like to throw caution to the wind.Here are some pictures that might make you skip a heartbeat.https://writers.sportskeeda.com/?post_type=slideshow&p=2250972&preview=true

#10 Puu Manamana (Oahu, Hawaii)

Pu’u Manamana leads hikers on a 4-mile trail which includes many narrow ridge sections letting one a view of the shoreline from over 2,000 feet of elevation. Both the initial ascent and final descent are steep, though not as precarious as the ridge portions peppered between.

Fixed cables are available to hold onto, but they should be tested before use. Though there have been fatalities in the past, hikers still scale Manamana for the view of Oahu.

#9 Kjeragbolten, Rogaland, Norway

A man poses daringly atop Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged in a mountain crevice that’s suspended above a 3,228-foot deep abyss.

#8 Hua Shan (Shaanxi, China)

The hike includes steep stairways, a gondola ride, a wall-hugging walk on narrow wooden planks, a nearly vertical climb up a mountain wall. There is a teahouse at 7087 feet above sea level.

#7 Angels Landing (Zion National Park, Utah)

The path to the top includes 21 steep hairpin turns, known as Walter’s Wiggles, before arriving at Scout’s Lookout. The lookout is the last stop before the final trek to the top of Angel’s Landing. The final half mile, littered with narrow pathways, unevenly surfaced steps, and sharp cliff drop offs, is equipped with chains to grip for safety. Fatalties on the trail to Angel’s Landing have occurred, but the view and strenuous climb continues to attract hikers.

#6 Mt. Huashan Hiking Trail, China

“Unity is strength”. That seems to be the mantra of these climbers as they negotiate a tricky path in Mt. Huashan, China.

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#4 The Fang, Vail, Colorado

One of the crucial aspects to climbing is having a fine grip. Look at Sam Elias. He does not care if its slippery or scary, he continues to climb!

#3 Arctic Cliff

While some do not even imagine climbing this mountain, the people in this picture decided to make it their home! They are staying in tents about 4000 feet from the ground.

#2 CAminito Del Ray (Spain)

A walkway along a limestone gorge in El Chorro, El Caminito del Rey was named when Alfonso XIII of Spain crossed the dangerous pathway to open the Conde de Guadalhorce Dam in 1921. Despite several accidents, climbers try to reach the top.

#1 Cliffs of Moher

Bike riders traverse the cliffs of moher in Ireland. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous bike paths in the world.