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Shisha Pangma
8.027 meters
Ranking: 14
Altitude: 8.027 m.
Location: 28º21'00'' N, 85º47'00'' E. Tibet, China.
First ascent: It was crowned for the first time in 1964 by the Chinese mountaineer Xǔ Jìng and another nine Tibetans forming the expedition.
Peak conquered by Edurne Pasaban on 17 May 2010.
Shisha Pangma
Shisha Pangma (officially Xixabangma), also known as Gosaithan, at 8,027 meters above sea level, is the lowest of the 14 peaks of over 8,000 meters. Its name in Tibetan means "crest over the grass plain", while Gosaithan in Hindi means "the throne of the gods".
Of the 14 peaks of over 8,000 meters above sea level, Shisha Pangma is the only one entirely in the region of Tibet, in the Langtang National Park to the north of Kathmandu. The absence of great peaks around it majestically highlights its abrupt, rocky south face.
It was crowned for the first time in 1964 by the Chinese mountaineer Xǔ Jìng and another nine Tibetans forming the expedition. It wasn’t ascended again until 1980 due to the prohibition imposed by the Chinese authorities, which ended in 1978.
Via its most acceptable route on the north face, it is considered one of the “easiest” eight-thousanders to climb. It is possible to get to base camp at around 5,000 meters by vehicle. Much more demanding are the routes on the south east face of the mountain, which are only reserved for very high-level mountaineers. Around 21 people have died while climbing the mountain.
Of the 14 peaks of over 8,000 meters above sea level, Shisha Pangma is the only one entirely in the region of Tibet, in the Langtang National Park to the north of Kathmandu. The absence of great peaks around it majestically highlights its abrupt, rocky south face.
It was crowned for the first time in 1964 by the Chinese mountaineer Xǔ Jìng and another nine Tibetans forming the expedition. It wasn’t ascended again until 1980 due to the prohibition imposed by the Chinese authorities, which ended in 1978.
Via its most acceptable route on the north face, it is considered one of the “easiest” eight-thousanders to climb. It is possible to get to base camp at around 5,000 meters by vehicle. Much more demanding are the routes on the south east face of the mountain, which are only reserved for very high-level mountaineers. Around 21 people have died while climbing the mountain.
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Mucha Luz Edurne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Todo llega, viste? A disfrutar de la culminación de tu sueño! Sos una gran persona y un ejemplo a seguir =)...
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