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Flights Mountain

Major mountains to climb, trek around, photograph or approach with proper guides: Everest, K2, Annapurna, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, the Matterhorn, Eiger, Denali, Kilimanjaro and the high peaks that shape whole journeys.

Peak builder

Start with the mountain, then choose the gateway.

Search by peak, range, airport, climb type, altitude, season or base town. For technical climbs, use this as a planning index only: confirm current permits, guide credentials, rescue cover, weather, acclimatization and local rules before spending money.

20headline mountains
8regions and ranges
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Climbmaps, guides, weather and gear

High places

Major peaks and closer mountain texture.

Everest from the air, Himalayan ridgelines, alpine ice, New Zealand glacier country, Queenstown ranges and the kind of terrain where guide choice matters.

Close aerial view of Mount Everest and surrounding Himalayan peaks
Everest close
A climber moving below a steep fluted snow and ice face
Climber up close
Glaciated mountain wall in New Zealand alpine country
Aoraki country
A snowy pyramid-shaped alpine peak above a glacier
Snow pyramid
Pack animals moving through a dry Himalayan mountain valley
Approach valleys
Lake Wakatipu and mountains above Queenstown
Queenstown gateway
Wide Himalayan mountain range above clouds
Himalaya skyline
Snow mountains reflected in a still lake
Lake reflections

Climb styles

Not every mountain trip is a summit bid.

Some trips are base-camp treks and scenic flights; others need roped glacier travel, alpine guides, expedition permits, fixed ropes, oxygen logistics or a long apprenticeship.

Safety first

Mountains are not ordinary attractions.

Altitude, weather, avalanche exposure, crevasses, rockfall, objective hazard and rescue delays can be fatal. Treat every card as a starting point, then verify current conditions, permits, insurance, evacuation cover, local guide standards and your own skills with authoritative local sources.

Peak directory

20 matching mountains.

Use the airport and base-town links to plan the travel side, then use the guide, permit, weather and map links to check whether the mountain is appropriate for a trek, a guided climb or a full expedition.

Gear and shops

Buy personal layers. Rent technical systems locally when it makes sense.

Boots, socks, base layers, gloves and packs should be tested before travel. Ropes, avalanche kit, tents, oxygen systems and high-altitude hardware should match the guide, route and current conditions.

Source notes: Planning links point to official or established mountain-safety, guide and protected-area sources where possible: IFMGA, UIAA, American Alpine Club, New Zealand DOC, NZ Alpine Club, US National Park Service Denali, Tanzania National Parks and local permit authorities. Conditions, access, politics, permits and guide rules change often; verify locally before booking.

IFMGA | UIAA | American Alpine Club | DOC Aoraki / Mount Cook | NZ Alpine Club | NPS Denali | TANAPA Kilimanjaro | Aconcagua Park