Kangchenjunga South

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Kangchenjunga South, exploring its various facets, meanings and possible impacts on different aspects of life. Kangchenjunga South has been the object of interest and debate over time, arousing curiosity and reflections in different areas, from science to popular culture. Throughout this reading, we will analyze its relevance in the current context, as well as its influence on the development of ideas and perspectives. It doesn't matter if you are an amateur or an expert on the subject, this article will lead you to discover new aspects about Kangchenjunga South and will surely leave you with a new vision on this topic.

Kanchenjunga South Summit
Kangchenjunga South Summit and South Face of Goecha-La
Highest point
Elevation8,476 m (27,808 ft)
Prominence76 m (249 ft)
Parent peakKanchenjunga
Isolation1.13 km (0.70 mi)
Coordinates27°41′30″N 88°9′15″E / 27.69167°N 88.15417°E / 27.69167; 88.15417
Geography
Kanchenjunga South Summit is located in India
Kanchenjunga South Summit
Kanchenjunga South Summit
Kanchenjunga South Summit is located in Nepal
Kanchenjunga South Summit
Kanchenjunga South Summit
Kanchenjunga South Summit (Nepal)
Parent rangeHimalayas
Climbing
First ascentMay 19, 1978 by Eugeniusz Chrobak and Wojciech Wróż

Kanchenjunga South Peak is a 8,476 m high subsidiary peak of Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.

The summit is located in the Himalayan range, on the border between Nepal and India. A ridge leads north over the middle peak to the main peak of Kangchenjunga. To the east, a ridge branches off to Zemu Kang (7,730 m). To the south, the ridge continues over Hogsback Peak (7,379 m) and Talung (7,349 m) to Kabru.

Mountaineering

The mountain has rarely been climbed, with only six expeditions counted by the Himalayan Database as of 2024.[1]

The first ascent of Kanchenjunga South took place in 1978, 23 years after the first successful summit of the main peak. It was climbed by a Polish team consisting of Eugeniusz Chrobak and Wojciech Wróż.[2][3]

In 1989, the mountain was climbed for the first time without supplemental oxygen by a Russian team led by Eduard Myslovsky.[4][1]

In 1991, Marko Prezelj and Andrej Štremfelj successfully summitted Kangchenjunga South by its Southwest ridge, in alpine style.[5] After a challenging climb, they reached the summit on April 30.[6] The following year, the pair were awarded the inaugural Piolets d’Or for their successful ascent.[7][8]

In 2012, Kanchenjunga South was first summitted in Winter, when it was climbed by German Philipp Kunz and his team of four Sherpas, Tshering Dorje Sherpa, Kami Chiriri Lama, Lhakpa Wangel Sherpa, and Nima Ongdi Sherpa. The team reached the summit on February 15. Supplementary oxygen was not used in the ascent, and the expedition took 15 days in total.[1]

See also

  • Nepal Himal Peak Profile[9]
  • Kangchenjunga South, Nepal/India on Peakbagger

References

  1. ^ a b c "The Himalayan Database Online". The Himalayan Database. Ann Arbor.
  2. ^ "Eugeniusz Chrobak (1939-1989) – marzenia to nie projekty" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  3. ^ pisze, 3 czerwca odsłonięcie tablic pamiątkowych pod Osterwą. "Wojtek Wróż – 25 rocznica śmierci" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Annapurna, Kris (2023-03-05). "Kangchenjunga 1991: 'See and Remember, Do and Understand' » Explorersweb". Explorersweb. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  5. ^ "The HJ/48/4 SLOVENE KANGCHENJUNGA EXPEDITION, 1991". The HJ/48/4 SLOVENE KANGCHENJUNGA EXPEDITION, 1991. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  6. ^ "AAC Publications - Slovene Kangchenjunga Expedition". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  7. ^ gripped (2018-06-11). "2018 Piolet d'Or Lifetime Achievement to Andrej Štremfelj". Gripped Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  8. ^ Nestler, Stefan (2023-09-22). "Pioneer and mentor: Marko Prezelj receives the Paul Preuss Prize". Adventure Mountain. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  9. ^ "Kanchenjunga South". www.nepalhimalpeakprofile.org. Retrieved 2024-07-13.