A true lifetime challenge and a huge undertaking! Includes the highest points in all countries in the world that are at least 1,000 ft / 305 m high. Note that some of these don't qualify as peaks but are included for sake of completeness. A parent challenge to the Europe Country High Points challenge.
Highest peak
Mount Everest
29,032 ft / 8,848 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Everest
29,032 ft / 8,848 m prom
Most summited peak
Mount Kilimanjaro
192 summits
Most difficult peak
Sněžka
Class 1
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 3 peaks
Class 3/4 4 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"My wife and I managed to get the peak climbed despite our short stay in Fort William of only two days and less than favorable forecast. We managed to stay dry on our ascent that accented with blustery winds and multiple rainbows. Down low we enjoyed the expansive views then as we approached the cairns visibility diminished substantially, barely seeing folks ahead of us. Then I realized a good part of the loss of visibility was simply my glasses fogging up. Take off glasses….ah much better…until clouds thicken again.
Finally the summit flatten off and we could start to make out the remnants of stone walls and then the obelisk on top of a rocky mound. Photo ops then find a less windy spot for some snacks. Just as we were leaving the rain came in and continued for the next hour and half. With the one two punch of rain and strong winds we were drenched in no time as we shuffled downhill passing the crowds making their way up. At least the rain/wind was at their backs.
Fortunately in the final hour the rain gave up, clouds parted and sections of blue appeared making for a more cheery return to our car." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2023

"Carrying an infant and coercing a 4yo w two other non climbers and one climber. It was a bit hard as had to hold umbrella due to the heat. Our guide quit. Two others quit. Could see the Jordan/Saudi border from the top. Almost two hour jeep ride there from Wadi Rum visitor center. Almost two hours up and another 1.5hrs down. " — castrode • Sep 25, 2023

"Cheers to Nancy and I for tackling this beast! It started out with gradual stone step section. Switchbacks at times were long. TONS of people on the trail due to the great conditions. Needed a rain jacket and gloves as we climbed. Clouds parted as we made our way to the steeper scree and rocky sections near the top. Saw a rainbow on the way down! Legs are going to be sore tomorrow from the downward descent. " — lfrancois • Sep 12, 2023

"What a great day. After foggy tuesday got rewarded with nice weather. Apparently I did not take any pictures on Mytikas which is a shame. This route up was much more fun than the normal route to Mytikas via Spilios Agapitos." — LadislavT • Jul 7, 2023

"This peak is one of those where you can actually drive up and just walk to the high point.
I prefer to work at least a bit for the peak, so I got dropped off on the lower section of the mountain where I ran straight up the ski slope to the high point.
It was nice to meet my parents up there and walk up the stairs to the TV station for some better views." — nandorszotak • Jul 5, 2023