The “Seven Summits” — the highest peak on each continent:
- Everest (Asia), 29,035 feet
- Aconcagua (South America), 22,834 feet
- McKinley (North America), 20,320 feet
- Kilimanjaro (Africa), 19,340 feet
- Elbrus (Europe), 18,510 feet
- Vinson Massif (Antarctica), 16,066 feet
- Kosciusko (Australia), 7,310 feet
About 80 mountaineers have climbed all seven.