Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth-highest peak at 8,188 meters (26,864 feet), straddles the Nepal-Tibet border with a reputation as the "easiest" 8,000-meter climb—yet still claims lives. Its name means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan, reflecting the stunning glacial hues on its slopes. Favored for acclimatization by Everest aspirants, its standard route has a 60% success rate but hides crevasses and avalanches. First summited in 1954, it remains a gateway to high-altitude mountaineering, blending accessibility with Himalayan grandeur.