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Mountaineering Ban

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Understand mountaineering bans: why they're imposed to protect fragile peaks and climber safety. Learn about their impact on adventurers and high-altitude environments.

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    Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan Is the World's Highest Unclimbed Mountain

    Standing at 7,570 meters (24,836 feet), Gangkhar Puensum remains unconquered due to Bhutan's ban on mountaineering above 6,000 meters since 1994. This respects local spiritual beliefs that mountains are homes of deities.