Baruntse, Summit in Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal.
Baruntse reaches an elevation of 7,129 meters, standing among numerous peaks in the Himalayan range near Mount Everest at coordinates 27.8720615N, 86.9796489E.
The British expedition team, directed by Chris Bonington, completed the first successful ascent of Baruntse mountain on May 30, 1980.
The mountain resides within Sagarmatha National Park, where Sherpa communities maintain their traditional practices while supporting climbing expeditions through the region.
Climbers need permits and equipment for high-altitude mountaineering, considering the strong winds, storms, and temperature variations that affect the ascent.
The mountain offers a less crowded alternative to Mount Everest, with numerous technical climbing routes through glaciers and steep snow slopes.
Location: Sagarmatha Zone
Elevation above the sea: 7,129 m
GPS coordinates: 27.87206,86.97965
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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