Ogre III, first ascent at the hands of Thomas Huber, Wolf and Stöcker

On 1/07 Thomas Huber, Iwan Wolf and Urs Stöcker made the first ascent of Ogre III (6800m), Pakistan

July 2001

On Sunday 1 July Thomas Huber, Iwan Wolf and Urs Stöcker made the first ascent of Ogre III (6800m), the west summit of Ogre II, Pakistan. The trio had intended on climbing the South Pillar of Ogre (7285m), which the Huber brothers had attempted unsuccessfully in 1999, but they rapidly changed their objective as an American expedition was already on the wall. On 14 June they decided to direct their attention to the previously unclimbed West Pillar of Ogre III. A decision that, as it later turned out, proved to be just right.

In various stages the three established a camp at about 6000m and then, at 2.00am on 30 June, left Base Camp to arrive at this camp at 8.00am. After a short rest they proceeded and set up more fixed ropes to about 400m beneath the summit. After another short night they left, once again at 2.00am, for their summit push. Reaching the end of the fixed ropes at 5.00am, they continued up hard mixed terrain to arrive at the summit at 14.00 on 1 July.
They are now safely back in Base Camp and it’s raining…
Although we have no detailed information about the route as yet, it seems as if the trio encountered difficulties up to A3 (!).

20 June

27 June

28 June

Thomas Huber: 34 - Germany.
2000: Shivling North Pillar; Shivas line 7/A4 - India (Awarded with the Piolet d’or)

Iwan Wolf: 28 - Switzerland.
2000: Shivling North Pillar; Shivas line 7/A4 - India (Awarded with the Piolet d’or)

Urs Stöcker: 24 Switzerland.
2000: Nameless Tower, Karakorum

www.huberbuam.de

www.berghaus.com

Piolet d'Or 2001

Note:

Latest news

18/06/2026

Video: Jakob Schubert making first ascent of B.I.G. (9c) at Flatanger

18/06/2026

Tra sogno e realtà, new multipitch added to Monte Pellegrino in Sicily by Lukáš Trojovský & Dan Bronec

17/06/2026

Brenta Dolomites: three new Cima Uomo climbs by Luca Giupponi, family & friends

16/06/2026

Himalaya roundup 2026: Bartek Ziemski, Hillary Dawa Sherpa and the 1008 ascents of Everest

15/06/2026

Video: Elias Iagnemma & Exodia, the world’s first proposed 9A+ boulder

15/06/2026

Sung Su Lee seizes Dreamcatcher (9a) at Squamish in Canada

Show all latest news

Expo / News

C.A.M.P.

27/05/2026

The C.A.M.P. Aeris climbing helmet wins the Silver European Outdoor Award

HDry

21/05/2026

HDry in the spotlight at ORBDAYS 2026 in Riva del Garda

SCARPA

09/04/2026

SCARPA presents Golden Gate LT: a reliable trail running shoe for everyday use

Ferrino

08/04/2026

Ferrino teams up with the Pou Brothers

Ferrino

30/03/2026

Ferrino Spring Summer 2026: a new level between innovation and tradition

C.A.M.P.

26/03/2026

Italian Alpine Club Eagle Team visits C.A.M.P. headquarters in Premana

Show news

Expo / Products

Kong Kong Lario 4 - climbing harness with adjustable leg loops

Fully adjustable harness with four buckles, ideal for mountaineering, winter climbing and via ferrata.

C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P. Aurora - climbing harness for women

The Aurora is a top-level climbing harness designed specifically for women with special webbing that integrates breathable material with full strength strands for excellent breathability, good load distribution, and great packability.

AKU AKU Adapta Light GTX - trekking boots

Adapta LIGHT GTX by AKU is the perfect walking boot for those looking for lightness, freshness and immediate comfort on the simplest summer excursions.

Singing Rock Twelve-point crampons for classic mountaineering Fakir III Semi-classic

Versatile twelve-point crampons designed for classic mountaineering.

Elbec Skiing Socks Elbec Nature Arancia Rossa

Organic Merino Wool Skiing Socks, reinforced on the toe, heel and shin.

La Sportiva La Sportiva Skwama Lite - climbing shoes for indoors and outdoors

The La Sportiva Skwama Lite climbing shoes are designed for climbers looking to hone their technique and send hard, both indoors and outdoors.

Show products