Karjiang, Virgin peak in Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Karjiang is an unclimbed virgin peak in the Himalaya between Tibet and Bhutan, standing at 7,221 meters elevation. The mountain consists of several summits, with the central peak having been scaled by a Japanese expedition in 1986.
The central peak was first climbed by Japanese mountaineers in 1986. The main summit remained unclimbed until 2024, when it was reached for the first time by Chinese climbers.
The mountain bears different names across Asian languages, including 卡贊峰 in Chinese and काऱीजिंग् in Hindi.
The best climbing season runs from July through August when weather conditions are most favorable. Access is gained through Lhozhang county, where mountaineers establish their base camp at around 5,800 meters elevation.
The successful route to the main summit is named Buzzer Beater and spans roughly 1,300 meters with snow slopes of approximately 70 degrees. This steep and technical line remained unknown until it was used for the first ascent.
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