Mt. Pathibhara welcomes first climbers in historic expedition this autumn

Summary

Xtreme Climbers Treks & Expeditions has initiated the first-ever ascent attempt on unclimbed Mt. Pathibhara in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, aiming to promote the area as a mountaineering hub.

Key Points
  • Xtreme Climbers Treks & Expeditions started the first-ever ascent on Mt. Pathibhara via the South-East Route.
  • Mt. Pathibhara is officially opened for climbing in 2025 by the Government of Nepal.
  • The expedition includes international climbers supported by Sherpas and rope-fixing teams.
  • The team established base camp near Mt. Kumbhakarna due to adverse weather and terrain conditions.
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