News At least 9 climbers died on 14,000-foot peaks in the US this year. These people do it anyway. September 14, 2022December 8, 2022Grace Hauck, USA TODAYComments Off on At least 9 climbers died on 14,000-foot peaks in the US this year. These people do it anyway. Despite the risks and recent deaths, climbing peaks of 14,000 feet – known as 14ers – has exploded in popularity. Why do they do it?