Shots of 17 mountains around the world whose faces are as household as their names.
1
Ama Dablam, Nepal
At 6,812 meters (22,349 ft), Ama Dablam is a popular Himalayan expedition peak that's said to be a more difficult climb than Everest. Photo: stevehicks
2
Mt. Fuji, Japan
Mt. Fuji, classically flanked by sakura (cherry blossoms), is one of Japan's most recognizable landmarks. Photo: skyseeker
3
Huayna Potosí, Bolivia
Rising to the northwest of La Paz/El Alto, the jagged glacial ridges draw the title of "easiest 6,000er in the world." Photo: a song under the sugar sugar
In terms of vertical rise, Denali is taller than Everest, and its bulk is certainly greater. It's the highest mountain in North America. Photo: Unhindered by Talent
9
Torres del Paine, Chile
Fitz Roy's spires appear on pretty much every Patagonian ad poster. Photo: alextorrenegra
10
Mount Hood, Oregon
Another dormant (for now) volcano, Mt. Hood is one of the tallest peaks in the Cascade Range. Photo: Misserion
11
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest attracts plenty of hikers, skiers, and mountaineers every year. Photo: merlune
Huangshan's lumpy granite peaks and gnarled pine trees are the stuff of Zen art scrolls. Photo: www.seefarseeeast.com
13
Huayna Picchu
Even if it weren't fronted by the ruins of Machu Picchu, the razor-like ridge of Wayna Picchu would be easy to pick out from the surrounding tropical peaks of Andean Peru. Photo: Alex E. Proimos
14
Mount Everest from base camp
As seen in countless nature and mountaineering documentaries, this is the view of Everest from a base camp trek. Photo: Ryan Kilpatrick
15
Nevado Sajama, Bolivia
Sajama's fat triangle is the tallest peak in Bolivia, and its summit was the site of the highest soccer match ever played. Photo: ch images
16
Machapuchare, Annapurna, Nepal
Known also as "Fish's Tail" and the "Matterhorn of Nepal," Machapuchare is considered sacred and is off-limits to climbers, but you can get a great view while Trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary. Photo: baswallet
17
The Eiger, Switzerland
The Eiger forms another great Alpine north face, and just like the Matterhorn, it has claimed its share of climbers' lives. Photo: Rashley
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