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Kala Pataar Climber's Log

diggitee - Jun 4, 2009 10:05 am Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2008

a nice stroll

got there just before the sun broke,had the top to ourselves, spectacular views.

eje138 - Mar 1, 2009 11:14 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2003

Normal route from Gorak Shep

It was quite crowded in Gorak Shep, so we departed early in the morning to get to the top before the crowds. (Because of this I finished dressing en route and put on my gloves five minutes later than should have. Result: slight frostbite in three fingers, which healed in a week, but my hands became more sensitive to cold than before.) Perfect weather, breathtaking views, unforgetable.
(A túra a Baraka elsõ Everest alaptábor túrája volt Nádi Laci nagyszerû vezetésével.)

sikari kukur - Jan 25, 2009 9:55 pm

fun

dude

PocketsOfBlue - Nov 2, 2008 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2008

Beauty

Hiked up just after dawn from Gorak Shep in an hour. Stunning views -- probably the best I've seen anywhere.

mpa - Jan 24, 2008 8:11 am Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2007

Normal Route

Great panorama, the second peak on our 3 week trip in Nepal.

codelancer - Dec 5, 2007 6:59 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2007

Normal Route

Day after my failed summit attempt on Lobuche East - run from Lobuche to Gorak Sheep (two hours), climb Kala Pataar - 1,5 hours and back to Lobuche.

Alamkuh - Oct 1, 2007 5:42 am

my father Climbed in 1982

My Father Climbed Kala pattar and any peaks in 1982 . . .
I like Climb kala pattar ...

Outdoorgirl_ca - Aug 13, 2007 6:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2005

Great Trek

We had clear weather and great views of Everest all the way from Phortse. The day we hiked up Kala Pataar, there was a bit of cloud cover that hid the mountain, but it was still a fantastic hike. Nepal is such a great place to walk about.

TorstenW - Jun 7, 2007 1:47 am Date Climbed: Apr 26, 2007

the

Everything is a little strenuous when you're at these altitudes, especially when you scramble straight up! I wish I would have stayed up there longer...

myrsky - Apr 27, 2007 8:22 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2007

Wow

Early in the morning weather was perfect and the views were great. This is the place you CAN'T miss when trekking to Everest BC.

Whitesail - Apr 9, 2007 7:15 pm

Views!

Had the top to ourselves for a couple of hours! I did not want to come down!

mbollino - Mar 9, 2007 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2003

Sunset on Everest

Second time to this spot. Phenomenal grandstand view of Everest/ Nuptse and back down the Khumbu valley to Ama Dablam, etc. A popular but not to be missed spots on any trek through the Khumbu. Dont' listen to the argument over Gokyo Ri v. Kala Pataar, they both give different and stunning views. Just hike up them both! If you have clear weather, I recommned sunset. Probably the best alpinglow I've ever witnessed. On the way back down the moon rose over Everest's south shoulder. What a magical moment!

7summits - Feb 20, 2007 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2006

Great views

I recommend the normal route and not the scramble straight up :)

Great views of the area though

Bart - Nov 6, 2006 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2003

Nice view.

Offers a very nice view of Everest. One of the Everest Base Camp trek high points.

tommi - Oct 21, 2006 8:29 am

Fantastic

View, when Its possible climb early in the morning to see the sunrise over Everest

jonhersh - Aug 31, 2006 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2001

Route Climbed: Normal route from Lobuje

Still seemed to take forever to climb even after 2 weeks of trekking in Gokyo and Khumbu. I realized I'll never be a high-altitude mountaineer. It's ok though. The views and trip were incredible.