Kathmandu, July 22: Three mountaineers climbed Gasherbrum II (8,035 metres) on July 22, 2024.
Seven Summit Treks, a prominent Nepal-based adventure operator, which organised the expedition, confirmed the summit. This expedition was Led by renowned climber Chhang Dawa Sherpa, also SST’s board director and expedition manager.
Earlier on July 21, a team of 11 climbers, including Sherpas, scaled the 13th mountain in the world, marking the first successful summit for this season.
SST congratulates all the climbers for their extraordinary perseverance, strength, and teamwork.
Those who summited on July 22 included:
- Vadim Druelle (France)
- Nadhira Al Harthy (Oman)
- Pasang Sherpa (Nepal)
Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum II is the 13th highest mountain in the world, located on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram Range. Soaring to 8,035 meters above sea level, the mountain was first climbed on 8 July, 1956, by an Austrian expedition led by Fritz Moravec. The climbers who reached atop the mountain were Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.
The most common route to the top of the mountain is the Southwest Ridge, which is approached from the Baltoro Glacier. This route involves technical climbing, including ice and rock sections.
The peak is generally considered less technically challenging than some of the other 8,000-metre peaks, such as K2 or Gasherbrum I. However, climbers still face significant challenges including crevasses, avalanches, and harsh weather conditions. The mountain is a popular destination for mountaineers seeking to climb 8,000-meter peaks.
