Yes I agree. Its hard to find. There are references to this peak being used as a training peak in 1952 by the Ed Hillary and the rest of the English team. But other info is hard to come by. I will keep looking. Thanks and Cheers William
Thanks for the vote. Sorry I don't think I have images of the peak you requested. I will have to check a map to see where it is in relation to Ama Dablam to be sure. Cheers William
Great page! This is THE peak that I'd love to climb in the Himalayas someday :-) I like how you integrated the Google interactive map as well.
BTW, it would be really nice if you could put in a brief note on the mountain's etymology. I think the name means something like "Jeweled Necklace", referring to the hanging glacier on the upper slopes, but I can't remember the exact details. Some details on this would be greatly appreciated.
""Ama" means mother, grandmother or even world. "Dablam" means charm box, and is a special pendant worn by elder Sherpa women that holds precious items. The mountain has a hanging glacier that resembles a dablam and the two extending ridges are outstreched like a maternal embrace."
Hi. Thanks for the vote. Two SP members have summited via the South West ridge. But have as yet added details of the route. Since I have not summited this wonderful peak I am reluctant to add, other than the image showing where the camps are, what I know about it.
William Marler - May 20, 2004 8:46 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentYes I agree. Its hard to find. There are references to this peak being used as a training peak in 1952 by the Ed Hillary and the rest of the English team. But other info is hard to come by. I will keep looking. Thanks and Cheers William
miztflip - Nov 21, 2004 7:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat job, this has to be one of the most awesome major mountains on earth.
BobSmith - Jan 30, 2005 11:23 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNowhere else could a 22K' peak garner the comment "...known not for its altitude..."
Excellent post.
sokolxxx - Mar 24, 2005 6:39 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled Comment....no comment
William Marler - Mar 24, 2005 10:30 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and cheers. William
James C - Apr 10, 2005 4:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled Commentamazing
William Marler - Apr 11, 2005 8:43 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and cheers William
William Marler - Apr 29, 2005 9:12 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks and Cheers William
William Marler - Sep 2, 2005 10:12 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote. Sorry I don't think I have images of the peak you requested. I will have to check a map to see where it is in relation to Ama Dablam to be sure. Cheers William
William Marler - Sep 6, 2005 11:53 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentSorry I can't find anything. Good luck. Cheers William
PellucidWombat - Sep 12, 2005 3:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page! This is THE peak that I'd love to climb in the Himalayas someday :-) I like how you integrated the Google interactive map as well.
BTW, it would be really nice if you could put in a brief note on the mountain's etymology. I think the name means something like "Jeweled Necklace", referring to the hanging glacier on the upper slopes, but I can't remember the exact details. Some details on this would be greatly appreciated.
William Marler - Sep 13, 2005 9:06 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the input. (and the vote) I will look into what I can find. Cheers William
dmiki - Nov 2, 2005 12:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentMother and her Necklace
Mother’s Charm Box
Mother's Jewel Box
""Ama" means mother, grandmother or even world. "Dablam" means charm box, and is a special pendant worn by elder Sherpa women that holds precious items. The mountain has a hanging glacier that resembles a dablam and the two extending ridges are outstreched like a maternal embrace."
dmiki - Nov 2, 2005 1:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat info on the page, thank you!
William Marler - Nov 2, 2005 3:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the name information. I have added it. Thanks for the vote as well. Cheers William
William Marler - Nov 21, 2005 9:45 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and cheers. William
Brian Jenkins - Dec 1, 2005 2:19 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page and amazing pics. What are the various routes though? Would love to find out more about them.
Always wondered what the name meant. Neat stuff. Thanks for a great page.
William Marler - Dec 1, 2005 9:32 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi. Thanks for the vote. Two SP members have summited via the South West ridge. But have as yet added details of the route. Since I have not summited this wonderful peak I am reluctant to add, other than the image showing where the camps are, what I know about it.
Thanks again and cheers William.
William Marler - Dec 7, 2005 9:48 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote. Cheers William
nikolai79 - Dec 15, 2005 1:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page