first 7000m peak
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:00 pmAny thoughts about a first 7000m peak?
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:00 pmPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:30 pmPik Lenin?
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:51 pmOn the strength of having been to 7000 feet before, how about Spantik? 
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:59 pmMaybe Aconcagua?..yes , yes I know not a real 7,000 m but a credible option to learn about HA.
Otherwise yes, Mustagh Ata, Spantik, Baruntse.
A friend of mine runs expeditions to Kang Guru at 7,010 m and Himlung (1st attempt)
Also, check out Damien Gildea's answers to climbing in the Asia branch. He provides some interesting information on some 'less famous' 7,000 m peaks.
Otherwise yes, Mustagh Ata, Spantik, Baruntse.
A friend of mine runs expeditions to Kang Guru at 7,010 m and Himlung (1st attempt)
Also, check out Damien Gildea's answers to climbing in the Asia branch. He provides some interesting information on some 'less famous' 7,000 m peaks.
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:10 pmthanks for your input guys,
From what I have read and seen baruntse looks to be a step up from say spantik or muztagh ata, lenin etc?
From what I have read and seen baruntse looks to be a step up from say spantik or muztagh ata, lenin etc?
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:35 pmI have climbed in the Baruntse region, but not the mountain itself. I have also read up a fair bit on Baruntse and the others.
There is a bit of exposed climbing on Baruntse but it isnt overly difficult - easier than Ama Dablam. The big thing with Baruntse is that above BC it is more like a true expedition - carrying loads and cooking your own food & boiling water each day/night, unlike trekking peaks when you are supported all the way to the top and back. Meant to be a great climb and fantastic preparation for an 8000er....
There is a bit of exposed climbing on Baruntse but it isnt overly difficult - easier than Ama Dablam. The big thing with Baruntse is that above BC it is more like a true expedition - carrying loads and cooking your own food & boiling water each day/night, unlike trekking peaks when you are supported all the way to the top and back. Meant to be a great climb and fantastic preparation for an 8000er....
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:00 amhey andrew,
yeah, I've seen some of those shots, pretty exposed alright..
yeah, I've seen some of those shots, pretty exposed alright..
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:03 amI think I'd try spantik before I'd try baruntse... although I've read spantik has a low success rate..
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:09 amIs it true you have climbed Alpamayo??? If you have I would suggest that Spantik (excluding the weather) would be a walk in the park in comparison. Alpamayo (I have been told by a reliable source) is French grade AD which I believe is much tougher than Baruntse would be - of course excluding the extra altitiude!
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:39 amI'd go for Lenin. Not only is it one of the easiest 7000ers, it's one of the cheapest since no permit is required (unlike Spantik and Muztagh Ata).
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:36 pmhey,
heard lenin is a good option...
Andrew, I've climbed pequeno alpaymayo, a lot easier than alpamayo! will definately be going back to south america again sometime..
foli
thanks, but I'm going to have a crack off island and mera peak this year, maybe then move up a notch..
heard lenin is a good option...
Andrew, I've climbed pequeno alpaymayo, a lot easier than alpamayo! will definately be going back to south america again sometime..
foli
thanks, but I'm going to have a crack off island and mera peak this year, maybe then move up a notch..
i agree with archem
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:02 pmspangtik(Golden peak) 7060m beautiful plus easy to climb.