Baruntse - “I’m on the summit.
May 4, 2004 18: 21 EST
The Baruntse team (Simone, Denis and Camos) reached the Kali Himal (Black Summit) of Baruntse, also known as the North Summit at 7014m via a new route up the North Face. The main summit is at 7129m. Late last night Simone sent an SMS out the minute he reached the Kali Himal, they have now descended towards BC foregoing the main summit because of high winds.
“I’m on the summit. I have just now reached the north summit of Baruntse, the Kali Himal, at 7014 m. Denis and Camos are on their way and will reach the summit shortly. The wind is very strong. The ridge to the main summit does not seem difficult, but the wind is so strong we risk being blow away.
Today is Camos’ birthday. I’m very satisfied. You shall hear from us again, when I’m back in the tent. Ciao, Simone”
First off, the Italian/Kazakh combo Denis Urubko and Simone Moro, along with Denis Urubko and Camos, attempted the North Wall on Baruntse, 7129m. They reached the Kali Himal (Black Summit) of Baruntse, also known as the North Summit at 7014m via a new route up the North Face. The true summit was left untouched due to hard wind. Next, Simone and Denis will move to Annapurna’s North Face, attempting a new line on it.
Image of Kali Himal (Black Summit) courtesy of the team.
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