Nemjung
| Nemjung | |
|---|---|
  Nemjung Location in Nepal | |
| Elevation | 7,140 m (23,430 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,920 m (6,300 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Location | |
| Location |
Manang District, Gandaki Zone, North central Nepal |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 28°44′06″N 84°25′00″E / 28.73500°N 84.41667°ECoordinates: 28°44′06″N 84°25′00″E / 28.73500°N 84.41667°E[1] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1983 by a Japanese team |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
Nemjung is a mountain in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is located approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu and about 25 km northwest of the eight-thousander, Manaslu. Its summit has an elevation of 7,140 metres (23,425 ft).
Nemjung was first climbed in 1983 by a Japanese team. Attempts have been made in 1994 by a British expedition; and in 2009 by a French team.[2] On October 30, 2009, a Japanese team led by climber Osamu Tanabe summited Nemjung via its previously unclimbed west face and west ridge.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "High Asia II: Himalaya of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and adjoining region of Tibet". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ "French Climb South Spur of Nemjung". Retrieved 2012-09-28.
- ↑ "Nemjung Climbed from the West". Retrieved 2012-09-28.
- ↑ "Japanese Climb West Face of Nemjung". Retrieved 2012-09-28.
- ↑ "2009: Nemjung, by D. MacDonald". Retrieved 2012-09-28.