It is estimated that Mountaineering at 6,000 meters or higher, claims the lives of 20 people annually.  Studies confirm that Mountaineering is generally more dangerous than pure rock climbing. Naturally, every mountain is unique with some mountains posing high levels of danger and corresponding fatality rates. Mt. Everest claims the lives of sixteen out of every 1,000 mountaineers. Annapurna, in Nepal has claimed the lives of 61 of the 183 climbers, a 33% fatality rate.  Mount Blanc, tallest peak in Europe at 15,782 feet is not particularly tall, but dozens die annually due to the altitude and rockslides. Lack of respect for this mountain, ease of access and resultant poor preparation accounts for the high mortality rate.