WATCH: Terrifying moment daredevil climbs ‘stairs of DEATH’ on mountain near Machu Picchu
DEATH-DEFYING footage of a man climbing up a set of old steps known as the ‘stairs of death’ on a Peru mountain has gone viral.
Tourist makes terrifying ascent up Wanya Picchu's 'stairs of death'
What this daredevil does on a mountain opposite Machu Picchu would make even those with a head for height look away.
A spine-tingling video shows Brian Degenhardt, from San Diego, US, climbing the mountain Wanya Picchu - which is also known as Huayna Picchu.
The mountain is well-known for offering stunning views of the ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu.
The footage begins with Brian looking at the first step of death.
Viral videos: Daredevil's terrifying stunt on mountains opposite Machu Picchu
The stairs are 600-year-old steps, which stick out from a near-versicle mountainside stone wall, more than 8,800 ft above sea level
The stairs are 600-year-old steps, which stick out from a near-versicle mountainside stone wall, more than 8,800 ft above sea level.
Brian is seen slowly climbing these fairly small steps.
It is unclear whether or not he has a harness, but as he heads higher up a beautiful view of the city below begins to emerge.
At one point, this daredevil even lets out a small scream as he tries to maintain his balance.
Viral videos: The 600-year-old stairs of death
When he reaches the top, he relaxes and walks over to the edge.
He points the camera down, before panning around capturing the awe-inspiring views, including one of Machu Picchu.
The video was uploaded to Youtube back in 2009, but has since resurfaced and gone viral.
In the video caption, Brian wrote: “It actually looks safer than it is because the bush below me is growing out of the side of the mountain.”
Viral videos: Brian relaxes when he reaches the top of the stairs
The video has had mixed reaction from viewers.
One person wrote: “This makes me queasy just looking at it in a video.” Whilst one person said: “Saw a guy fall off these steps. he fell 275 feet and only had a few scratches. I decided that I was going to pass climbing them after I saw him fall.”
One woman added: “I just came back from there and part is roped off and closed to the public. I remember it clearly because I wanted to check it out as I believe that is where human sacrifices were performed.”
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