Eight Women from Six Nations Summit Yalung Ri after Ramdung Plan cancelled due to Weather
Summary
Eight women climbers from six countries successfully summited Yalung Ri in Nepal after adverse weather cancelled their planned Ramdung Peak ascent.
Key Points
- Eight women climbers from Nepal, the US, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Tajikistan climbed Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Dolakha district.
- Their original plan to climb Ramdung Peak (5,930m) was cancelled due to heavy snowfall and unstable weather.
- The expedition, named 'Women in Mountaineering Collaboration,' aimed to promote women’s participation in high-altitude mountaineering and cross-border cooperation.
- Afghan climber Neki Haidari withdrew at 4,000 meters due to health issues, but the rest of the team reached the summit together.
