People who want to try to climb Meili Snow Mountain are basically gone, why is it more difficult than Mount Everest?

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2024-06-30 05:30

When it comes to the most difficult mountain in the world to climb, it is estimated that many people will think that it is Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world after all. However, Mount Everest is not the most difficult mountain to climb or conquer on Earth, as more and more scientists and explorers have successfully reached the summit in recent years.

For explorers, there is a mountain in the mainland that can be described as their "nightmare", so far no one has really achieved the summit, and all the people who have tried it in history, many have not returned safely, the name of this mountain is called Kawagebo Peak, which is the main peak of the famous tourist attraction Meili Snow Mountain.

The basic situation of Meili Snow Mountain

Located in the Hengduan Mountains on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Meili Snow Mountain is a snow-capped mountain with an average altitude of about 5,600 meters. Its geographical location is between 100°4′42"~100°18′36" east longitude and 27°19′30"~27°36′00" north latitude. The main peak of Meili Snow Mountain is Kawagebo Peak, with an altitude of about 6,400 meters, which is the highest peak in Yunnan and one of the highest peaks in China and Southeast Asia.

The basic characteristics of Meili Snow Mountain include the following:

Geological structure: During the Indosinian movement, Meili Snow Mountain has experienced sharp tectonic changes, which have caused the mountain to fold violently and formed many peculiar geological landscapes, such as "rain avalanche" and "fog thick top".

Topography: The northern section of Meili Snow Mountain has a wide and thick mountain, the terrain is relatively not violent, there are no snow-covered peaks and fully developed glaciers, but the alpine flowstone beach landform is extremely developed; The southern section of the mountain is narrow and the terrain is violently undulating, forming extremely developed alpine and glacial landforms. The glaciers of Meili Snow Mountain are large-scale, with two major glaciers in the east and west, of which the Xipo Snow Mountain Glacier is the longest glacier in China, with a length of 26.2 kilometers.

Climatic characteristics: Meili Snow Mountain is a plateau cold temperate mountain climate, with low temperature throughout the year, distinct dry and wet seasons, and a three-dimensional climate that is more prominent. Because of the high altitude, the daily and annual temperature range of Meili Snow Mountain is very large, and the precipitation is also large, and the precipitation is mainly concentrated in summer throughout the year. In addition, Meili Snow Mountain also has obvious dry and wet seasons and vertical changes, from the river valley to the top of the mountain in order to appear rainforest, evergreen broad-leaved forest, coniferous forest and alpine meadow and other landscapes.

Ecological environment: Due to the lack of human activities in the Meili Snow Mountain area and the good ecological environment, a large number of plateau wild animal and plant resources are retained, such as wild asses, red deer, black-necked cranes, etc. In addition, Meili Snow Mountain is also the habitat of some rare and endangered wild animals, such as gibbons, snow leopards, etc.

In short, Meili Snow Mountain is a high-altitude snow-capped mountain with unique geological structure, diverse topography and landform, obvious climatic characteristics and superior ecological environment, which has high tourism and exploration value.

The main features of the Kawagbo Peak

Kawagebo Peak is the main peak of the Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan Province, with an altitude of 6,740 meters, making it one of the highest independent peaks in the world. Its key features include:

One is independence: Kawagebo is a self-contained mountain that is not connected to other peaks, so it has a unique character and charm.

The second is the climate and environment: the Meili Snow Mountain area where Kawagebo Peak is located is a plateau climate zone, the weather is changeable, and the seasonal snow and rain change obviously. During the rainy season, the rivers near the snow-capped mountains increase the volume of water, forming surging rivers and waterfalls; In the dry season, the weather is sunny and good, with blue skies and white clouds, and snow-capped mountains appear more dazzling.

The third is majestic: the Kawagebo peak is so high and majestic that mountaineers and explorers have always dreamed of conquering it.

Fourth, the difficulty of climbing: although the height and majesty of the Kawagebo Peak have made it a dream for many, it is also very difficult to climb. Due to the steep terrain, harsh climate, and complex routes, climbing the Kawagebo Peak requires extreme skill and equipment, as well as sufficient physical strength and stamina.

Man's attempt to climb the peak of Kawagebo

Since the first human ascent of Mount Everest, there have been attempts to explore and climb Kawagebo. The history of climbing Kawagebo can be traced back to the 19th century, when some European explorers and mountaineers began to try to climb Kawagebo, but it was not until the 50s of the 20th century that there were large-scale expeditions and climbing.

In the 50s and 60s of the 20th century, some mountaineers managed to reach the southern and northern slopes of the Kawagbo peak. In the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, many European and American mountaineers continued to try to climb Kawagebo, but without success. It was not until 1991 that a team of joint Chinese and Japanese mountaineering teams successfully reached the summit of Kawagebo, which was also the first time in human history that they successfully reached the summit of Kawagebo.

Climbing the Kawagebo requires a great deal of skill and equipment, as well as physical strength and stamina. Climbers need to reach the summit through long hikes and strenuous climbing routes, while also dealing with changes in weather conditions and terrain. Despite this, many people still have a yearning and challenging spirit for Kawagebo and keep trying to climb it.

Why is Kawagebo so difficult to conquer?

The reason why Kawagebo is difficult to conquer may be due to several reasons:

Topography: The terrain of Kawagebo is extremely steep, with steep peaks and covered in snow and ice, which poses a great challenge for climbers. At the same time, the Meili Snow Mountain area, where Kawagebo Peak is located, is a plateau climate zone, and the weather is changeable, and the seasonal snow and rain change significantly, which brings more uncertainty to the climbing process.

Climate and environment: The Meili Snow Mountain area where Kawagebo Peak is located is a plateau climate zone, with changeable weather and obvious seasonal snow and rain changes. During the rainy season, the rivers near the snow-capped mountains increase the volume of water, forming surging rivers and waterfalls; In the dry season, the weather is sunny and good, with blue skies and white clouds, and snow-capped mountains appear more dazzling. Such a climatic environment brings more uncertainty to the climbing process.

Difficulty: The climb to Kawagebo is extremely difficult and requires a high level of skill and equipment, as well as physical strength and stamina. Climbers need to reach the summit through long hikes and strenuous climbing routes, while also dealing with changes in weather conditions and terrain. This makes climbing the Kawagebo Peak extremely difficult and dangerous.

Safety concerns: There are also some safety concerns due to the danger and uncertainty of climbing Kawagebo. In the past, there have been a number of explorers and mountaineers who have gone missing or injured during the climb, which is a reminder of the need to pay more attention to the safety of climbing Kawagebo.

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