The average distance (the mean distance) between the Earth and the Sunâ¦ is about 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is also called 1 astronomical unit (or AU).
After watching a television show about climbing Mount Everest, Cindy Abbott had a dream: climb the highest mountain in the world. She did just that in May 2010. Here she takes a break on the summit of Mount Everest.
Did you know that K2 is thought to have a curse against women? Or that Mt. Washington in New Hampshire is more dangerous, stats-wise, than Denali? Take it or leave it, this morbid article on the climbing worldâs most dangerous mountains has a few interesting nuggets. Read on for the full scoop, a list of the Worldâs 10 Most Dangerous Mountains for Climbing.