Chomolhari Kang Explained

Chomolhari Kang
Elevation M:7046[1]
Prominence M:1369
Range:Himalayas
Location:Bhutan–China border
Map:Bhutan
Coordinates:28.1647°N 90.1825°W
First Ascent:2013 by Zhou Peng and Li Shuang

Chomolhari Kang (Chinese: c=卓木拉日康峰|p=Zhuōmùlārì kāng fēng) is a 7046m mountain in the Himalayas in Gasa District, Bhutan near the border with Tibet, China. Quotes on its height vary from 7034m to 7121m, but 7046m is the most common figure. A Chinese crew who first climbed the mountain in 2013 reported a GPS height of 7,054m.[2]

The term Chomo means "goddess" or "lady" in Tibetan.[3]

Location

Sources often characterize the mountain as being on the border between China and Bhutan.

History

Chomolhari Kang was first climbed in 2013 by a Chinese crew consisting of Zhou Peng and Li Shuang. There exists no prior record of climbing.[2]

In 2016, the Mountaineering Association of Peking University (MAPKU) made an attempt that ended at an altitude of 6600m.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chomolhari Kang. Peakvisor . 15 May 2020.
  2. Web site: CHOMOLHARI KANG, NORTH FACE. American Alpine Club . 15 May 2020.
  3. Book: McCue, Gary. Trekking Tibet: A Traveler's Guide. 13 March 2011. 1 October 2010. The Mountaineers Books. 978-1-59485-266-4. 159.
  4. Web site: 2016北京大学登山队卓木拉日康峰攀登活动结束. Sohu . 15 May 2020.