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.
Approaching the Lunag Massif, with Jobo Rinjang in the front:
David climbing up the lower slopes:
On the summit:
