The peak of this mountain towers over the continent of Africa, shrouded in cloud cover and capped with snow. 

With an area known as the "Knife's Edge," this is going to be one difficult hike... 

This is the mountain with the highest peak to the east of the Mississippi in the continental US. Be warned, the weather can go from sunny and clear to misty and treacherous in

If you climb this crazy mountain range, you will end up at Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel. 

This may be the highest of the high (in the ENTIRE WORLD) but it's also the most dangerous. Tread lightly. 

This mountain located in Southeast Asia has an incredibly pointy and notoriously hard to climb peak. 

This Tennessee mountain has some beautiful views and even a lodge with a tagline, "On top of the world!"

This Rocky Mountain showstopper has a relatively flat top with a dramatic peak that makes for great climbing. 

The South American plateau rises out of the mist like an earthy spaceship taking off. 

This peak in the heart of Texas seems to shoot up out of nowhere.

Located just an hour outside of Tokyo, this Japanese wonder is a favorite among tourists and locals alike. 

Another standout mountain, another standout peak. This time it points upward like a manmade rocket about to take off. 

Legend has it that the devil "holds court" in the cave systems within the mountain. 

This snow-capped mountain is a favorite among Japanese tourists.

On particularly cloudy days, the peak of this mountain creeps out of the fog and looks haunting.