Kangtega
| Kangtega | |
|---|---|
 The summit of Kangtega is seen to the left. To the right you can see Thamserku | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,782 m (22,251 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 27°47′00″N 86°49′00″E / 27.7833°N 86.8167°ECoordinates: 27°47′00″N 86°49′00″E / 27.7833°N 86.8167°E [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1963 by David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill, Jim Wilson |
Kangtega, known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres (22,251 ft).[1] It was first ascended in 1964.[2]
Alison Hargreaves and Jeff Lowe climbing Kangtega, 1 May 1986
Notable ascents and attempts
- 1986 Northeast Buttress, alpine-style FA of route by Jay Smith, Mark Hesse, Craig Reason and Paul 'Wally' Teare, Oct 22-29.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Kangtega". Peakware.com. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ↑ "Alpine Club Library - Himalayan Index". Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ↑ Smith, Jay (1987). "Kangtega's Northeast Buttress". American Alpine Journal (New York, NY, USA: American Alpine Club) 29 (61): 41–47. ISBN 0-930410-29-7.
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