Joe Puryear and David Gottlieb have made the first ascent of Kang Nachugo (6,735m) in the Himalya. They have described the peak as:
"A visual centerpiece of a major Himalayan valley... a peak that hundreds of trekkers and climbers pass by every year; a peak so prominent, you can view from its summit six 8,000-meter peaks.. this is extraordinary"
In reply to Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC: That looks incredible. I'm so inspired to take up winter mountaineering! After Kendal this year, watched David Breashears 'Storm over Everest', wow. Then these photo's and the summit video are just amazing.
Well done! M
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In reply to Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC: I think this is more exciting than hard grit routes in the overall context. Good stuff, shame about the lack of response, says it all I guess...
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