UKC

American alpinists David Gottlieb and Chad Kellogg have made what is thought to be the first ascent of Nepal's Pangbuk Ri (6716m). The pair climbed in a single push, summiting via the south face after around twenty six hours of climbing. The descent took them a further twenty four hours.

The route (VI, AI5, M5,1400m) was a defining moment in Kellogg's climbing...

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In reply to UKC News:

How long before tnat mentalist comes on this one trying to discredit Mr Kellogg I wonder?

In reply to Southern Man:

I fear his arrival is imminent.

Well done to the lads though, 26 hours in one push, must've been on their arses!

In reply to Dave 88:

Oh 50! Bloody hell!

In reply to Dave 88:

That chad kellogg, trust me he didn't climb this, where are his official timekeepers, he says 50 hours but from the Gps tracking bug I injected in his sleep he was clearly in bed for those 50 hours.

look here is the log... chad kellogg + time he says on climb = in bed at his house.

I on the other hand did it in 49 hours, and employed my mum as timekeeper.

this should be taken to the highest court in the land etc..........

In reply to UKC News:

Sounds utterly mental. Respect.