News of Asia

Anyone climbed the eastern side of myojin san, direct out of kamikochi (not as part of the yari hodaka circuit)? I believe there is at least one pitch at grade III. Anyone know if this is avoidable. Would like to do a solo ascent if it's not too committing.

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I will keep an occasional eye on the <a href="http://www.summitpost.org/show/whatsnew_query.pl">What's New</a>, and <a href="http://www.summitpost.org/show/mountain_query.pl?continent=Asia&country=Country&state=US+State&keyword=Key+Word&sort_by=Last+Edited&x=9&y=6">Last Edited Mountain</a> pages, but if I miss something then simply add a message to the bottom of this thread and I'll incorporate the information up here. This ...

has anyone gone to nepal recently? i'm concerned about the heightened political insecurity there. heard that the annapurna sanctuary trail wasn't safe anymore. was wondering if the same goes for the EBC trail. i'm heading out there in november.

I am doing some work in China in September (lecturing in Shenyang, north of Beijing) and want to extend my trip to do some climbing. I climb 5.8/5.9 (UK: HVS; french 6a) and would like to know if anyone has any ideas on where you think would be the best place to go in that grade? Thanks!

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This thread will highlight new pages for Asia and the Middle East. It will include mountain pages, routes, and trip reports.

I will keep an eye on the <a href="http://www.summitpost.org/show/whatsnew_query.pl">What's New</a>, and <a href="http://www.summitpost.org/show/mountain_query.pl?continent=Asia&country=Country&state=US+State&keyword=Key+Word&sort_by=Last+Edited&x=9&y=6">Mountains - Order by Last Edited</a> pages, but if I miss something that you feel should be included then simply add a message to the bottom of this thread and I'll incorporate the information ...

I've just moved to china for 3 years for work and am looking for climbing partner(s) for 4,000m+ mountaineering adventures in sichuan province and western china.

Hi there!
I'm an italian ski-mountaineer that is looking forward to climb and ski muztagata this summer. Unfortunately all of my friends could not join me in this climb and therefore I would like to find someone to split the climbing permit and maybe to climb with. I should be in kashgar for the end of july (I have a flight to beijing for the 22th of july and not sure if take the train ...

Anybody interested in coming with us in "saptkund" in garhwal himalaya during 23 Sept to 10 Oct 2005. The place is exotic and near Trishul, Nandaghunti peaks. Interested people mail me for schedule and other details regarding the trek. It needs a preparation for some arrangements so please contact before 20 July 2005

Do you know somone the climbing fees for the peaks in Pakistan for the year 2005?
Is it possible to climb a peak without permits?
Have somebody did it?

Does anybody have any good information on some relatively short (3-5 days) trekking peaks in Pakistan? I have about a week or so to kill in Pakistan this March, and would like to trek/climb for a few days if possible.

I'd appreciate it.