Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on Land in the World Denali is taller than Everest, claims Denali National Park and Preserve. Yep, you read that right. The peak of Mt. Everest is 29,032 feet (8,849m) above sea level, making it the mountain with the highest elevation. However, the base of Mount Everest is estimated to be 17,000 feet (5,200m), making the vertical rise of the mountain roughly only 12,000 feet. Related: […] SnowBrains | August 15, 2022 3 Comments
