Monday, May 4, 2009

Nepal 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.

Approaching the Lunag Massif, with Jobo Rinjang in the front:

David climbing up the lower slopes:


On the summit:


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