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NEWSFLASH - Sersank North Buttress summited by Fowler & Saunders

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UKC News 10 Oct 2016

More good news from the Greater Ranges - British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have succeeded in their attempt on the North Buttress of Sersank (6100m) in the Indian Himalaya on their first expedition together since 1987. The pair spent five days on the climb and eight days in total from base camp to base camp.

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yesbutnobutyesbut 10 Oct 2016

In reply to UKC News:

' Legend' is used far too much these days but there isn't a better term for these two.

Pursued by a bear 10 Oct 2016

In reply to UKC News:

Well done for using the lesser-spotted term 'greater ranges'. I look forward to seeing a future newsflash that includes the word 'lassitude'.

Oh, and well done those two, spirit of Tilman still alive, etc etc.

T.

L.A. 10 Oct 2016

In reply to UKC News:

Great effort Mick + Victor Even reaching base camp over the Sersank la would be hard enough for most I look forward to reading the full story Enjoy the trout in Manali

Davidking1983 13 Oct 2016

In reply to L.A.:

Having gone over the Sersank La in the opposite direction, I can second that notion. Great effort, look forward to hearing more details in the coming weeks!