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1. Which was the first 8000 metre peak to be climbed?
2. Who was the first person to climb all 14 8,000 metre peaks in 1986?
3. He was the first American to climb all 14 8,000 metre peaks, and became the 12th person ever to achieve this feat when he climbed Annapurna in May 2005?
4. Which of the following five 8,000 metre peaks are located in Pakistan?
5. 11 women have successfully climbed all 14 8,000 metre peaks.
6. Statistically, which is the most deadly 8,000 metre peak?
7. Which of the following is not a climbing feature on K2?
8. There is an 8,000 metre peak with relatively large deposits of gold and platinum on its summit ridge.
9. There are two broad techniques in high altitude mountaineering. The first is Expedition style, where a large team will incorporate high altitude porters, set up prestocked camps and fix ropes to the mountain. The second general technique involves smaller teams carrying everything they need for their ascnt on their backs, traveling light and quickly, without prestocked camps, porters and fixed ropes. Usually supplementary oxygen isnt used either. What is this self-sufficient style called?
10. After decades of attempts, which very difficult 8,000 metre peak was finally climbed in winter on Feb 2, 2009?
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