The climb was completed in a 12-day effort, without a rest day, round trip from the small Sherpa village of Beding (3,700 meters), where we had spent most of the previous month ice climbing. Due to the remote nature of the peak, most of the effort was spent on the approach and descent, with just 3 days spent on the mountain itself. Poor snow conditions and rugged terrain plagued most of the approach, but once on the mountain, conditions turned positive with mostly good snow and excellent ice.
Read about the full ascent on our Climb Nepal Blog: www.climbnepal.blogspot.com
Takargo from the east: (Photo: JP)
David on the summit ridge: (Photo: JP)
