Mera Peak
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| Elevation | 6,476 metres (21,247 ft) |
| Location | Hinku Valley, Nepal |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| First ascent | May 20, 1953 by Col. Jimmy Roberts and Sen Tenzing |
| Easiest route | snow/ice/glacier climb |
Mera Peak is a mountain which lies in the Himalayas, in the Sagarmatha region of Nepal. At 6,476 metres (21,247 ft) it is classified as a trekking peak.
The first successful ascent was made by Col. Jimmy Roberts and Sherpa Sen Tenzing on May 20, 1953.
From the summit of Mera Peak, the peaks of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyo and other Himalayan peaks can be seen. It is a technically straightforward mountain to climb, the main hurdle being proper acclimatization to the high altitude. These reasons make Mera Peak a very popular destination, with many adventure tour companies offering guided trips to the mountain for guests with little or no mountaineering experience.
In 1986 Mal Duff and Ian Tattersall made the first ascent of the south west pillar. The route is approximately 1800 meters in length and graded at ED inf. The approach to the base of the pillar is extremely exposed to serac fall.
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