The climb was considered as one of 52 grand first ascents, by the Les Piolets d'Or 2010.
Approaching the Lunag Massif, with Jobo Rinjang in the front:
David climbing up the lower slopes:
On the summit:
Monday, May 04, 2009
First Peak Ascent, Jobo Rinjang (6,778 meters), Khumbu Himal, Nepal
It is with great happiness that David and I report the first ascent of Jobo Rinjang (6,778 meters) via the direct south face, in the Khumbu Region of Nepal, climbing alpine style over 6 days (from April 20 to April 25), summiting on April 22nd. Please visit our Climb Nepal blog for a full account: www.climbnepal.blogspot.com.
The climb was considered as one of 52 grand first ascents, by the Les Piolets d'Or 2010.
The climb was considered as one of 52 grand first ascents, by the Les Piolets d'Or 2010.
