Unclimbed 5000/6000m peaks in Nepal
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:06 pm
Hi guys,
Out of curiosity I was browsing the net to see if I could find anything on unclimbed peaks around the 5000 - 6000m range. I was wondering if it is still possible to find unclimbed peaks and was thinking that with many people fixated on 7000 - 8000m peaks, there might be a batch of relatively small ones still open for first ascents?
I have some maps of the Khumbu and Langtang Himal and there are plenty of peaks that are just known by an altitude; no name. Would this be any indication of their unclimbedness?
It would be pretty interesting to see if it is possible to organise a small, lightweight alpine style expedition to the Himalayas and climb something new. Doesn't have to be difficult, just lots of fun.
Any thoughts?
cheers,
Bart
Out of curiosity I was browsing the net to see if I could find anything on unclimbed peaks around the 5000 - 6000m range. I was wondering if it is still possible to find unclimbed peaks and was thinking that with many people fixated on 7000 - 8000m peaks, there might be a batch of relatively small ones still open for first ascents?
I have some maps of the Khumbu and Langtang Himal and there are plenty of peaks that are just known by an altitude; no name. Would this be any indication of their unclimbedness?
It would be pretty interesting to see if it is possible to organise a small, lightweight alpine style expedition to the Himalayas and climb something new. Doesn't have to be difficult, just lots of fun.
Any thoughts?
cheers,
Bart