because usually people had an easier time going on estalished trail like the silk road it was dangerous but they used it up until the 15th century and it takes longer to make a new trail
Mount Everest is 8848 meter tall.
The British empire grew substantially, American military officers gained valuable experience, and the British began to tax the colonies.
ultimately this created the perfect storm as tensions ran high on both sides eventually culminating in the revolutionary war.
The Andes, Alps, and Rocky Mountains are some examples. It's usually where the snow line of mountains begins.