Every Reason Makalu Is More Dangerous Than Everest

From the remote Barun Valley approach and the steep Headwall, through the Rock Bands, French Couloir, the infamous False Summit, and the razor-thin summit ridge, this is a complete breakdown of one of the Himalayas' most unforgiving mountains. Using Google Earth Studio, maps, and detailed visual recreations, we'll explore why Makalu continues to challenge even the world's strongest mountaineers.