Nuptse, Mountain summit in Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal.
Nuptse is a mountain summit standing at 7,861 meters, forming a steep wall along the southern edge of Western Cwm near Mount Everest in the Himalayas. The peak marks a key geographical feature within this part of the high mountain range.
Dennis Davis and Sherpa Tashi completed the first ascent of the main peak on May 16, 1961, following the north ridge during a British expedition. This climb marked an important milestone in mountaineering exploration of the region.
The name comes from Tibetan and means "west peak," reflecting its position at the western edge of the Lhotse-Nuptse formation. This naming shows how local geography and language connect to the mountain's place in the high ranges.
Climbing permits, specialized equipment, and extensive mountaineering experience are needed to reach the summit through established routes. Visitors should be ready for extreme altitude conditions and technically demanding climbing sections.
After the first ascent, the summit remained rarely visited and attracted only two additional climbers until September 1996. This relative isolation makes it one of the less explored peaks in this well-known mountain region.
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