Not For Beginners! 8 Most Treacherous Mountains To Climb If You're An Adrenaline Junkie

1. K2, Pakistan/China border

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2. Annapurna, Nepal

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3. Kangchenjunga, Nepal/India border

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4. Nanga Parba, Pakistan

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5. Mont Blanc, France/Italy

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6. Everest, Nepal/Tibet

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7. North Mountain, Alaska

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8. Matterhorn, Switzerland/Italy

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