PlanetMountain6 年
The Crystal Snake of Nuptse
As members of the "American 2003 Nuptse Expedition", the two Mountain Guides forged an imposing new route up the North Face, calling it The Crystal Snake, 5.9 M4 WI5. Their raw account, published ...
PlanetMountain6 年
Jannu and Nuptse, the Russian expeditions
"Nuptse East is still one of the highest virgin summits so our expedition is very relevant. What about our chances for success? Well, fifty-fifty as it's usual in Himalayas. We'll try our best, though ...
PBS8 年
Climb South: Western Cwm
In this section, climbers must cross to the far right, over to the base of Nuptse to a narrow passageway known as the Nuptse corner. From here, climbers have a stupendous view of the upper 8,000 ...
PBS4 年
Climb South: Western Cwm
In this section, climbers must cross to the far right, over to the base of Nuptse to a narrow passageway known as the Nuptse corner. From here, climbers have a stupendous view of the upper 8,000 ...