First ascent of Mt. Pathibhara achieved on South-East face; Marks a new chapter in himalayan exploration in eastern Nepal
Summary
A five-member team achieved the first recorded ascent of Mt. Pathibhara's challenging South-East face in eastern Nepal, marking a milestone for the region's mountaineering and adventure tourism.
Key Points
- A five-member team completed the first recorded ascent of Mt. Pathibhara (6,686m) via the South-East face in Nepal's Taplejung district.
- The expedition was led by Chilean climber Hernán David Leal Barrientos with support from Nepali Sherpas.
- The ascent opens new opportunities for technical mountaineering and sustainable adventure tourism in the Kanchenjunga–Taplejung region of eastern Nepal.
- Hernán Leal became the first climber to achieve two Himalayan first ascents in a single year in 2025.
