In the world of mountain climbing, peaks with a height of more than 8,000 meters above sea level have a special distinction. They are the highest mountains in the world, and they’re recognized by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) as “eight-thousanders.” There are 14 major peaks above 8000 m, the ascent to which is an honorable task in the world of high-altitude mountaineering and is called “Crown of the Earth”.