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Nepal new climbs by Christopher Wright and Scott Adamson
21/12/2013 - Alpinism
Nepal new climbs by Christopher Wright and Scott Adamson
In October in Nepal's Khumbu region American alpinists Scott Adamson and Christopher Wright have made the first ascent of Open Fire (V WI5 M3 1000m) and one called Purgation (VI WI6+ M6 1100m).
Kang Nachugo East, Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic establish Monsoon
06/11/2013 - Alpinism
Kang Nachugo East, Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic establish Monsoon
On 21 and 22 October 2013 Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic made the first ascent of Monsoon (1500m /75°) up the SW Face of Kang Nachugo East, Rolwaling valley, Himalaya, Nepal.
Night Terror, Lobuche East, Kauffman shares ascent details
28/12/2010 - Alpinism
Night Terror, Lobuche East, Kauffman shares ascent details
Joel Kauffman reports about the ascent of Night Terror (VI WI5+ AI4 M7 85°) on Lobuche East, Nepal, carried out with fellow American Jared Vilhauer.
Joseph Puryear dies in Tibet
28/10/2010 - Alpinism
Joseph Puryear dies in Tibet
American alpinist Joseph Puryear has died in Tibet while attempting Labuche Kang (7367m) together with David Gottlieb.
Jobo Rinjang first ascent by Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb
05/05/2009 - Alpinism
Jobo Rinjang first ascent by Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb
Americans Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb have made the first ascent of Jobo Rinjang (6,778 meters) via the direct South Face. This mountain is a satellite summit in the Lunag massif, Khumbu Region of Nepal.
Kang Nachugo first ascent for Joe Puryear & David Gottlieb
25/11/2008 - Alpinism
Kang Nachugo first ascent for joe puryear & David Gottlieb
joe puryear and David Gottlieb have completed the first ascent of Kang Nachugo (6735 meters) in the Rolwaling Himalaya. Climbing for 5 days in alpine style, the two summited their 1800m route on October 17 after having overcome 90-degree snow...