Kangtega

Kangtega reaches an elevation of 6,783 meters and features a distinct saddle shape rising between the Khumbu and Hinku Valley regions of Nepal.

Edmund Hillary led the first successful expedition to the summit in 1963 with climbers David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill, and Jim Wilson.

The mountain name translates to Snow Saddle in local language, reflecting the deep connection between geographical features and regional nomenclature.

Mountaineers accessing Kangtega require permits from Nepalese authorities and typically establish base camp after trekking through Sagarmatha National Park.

The Northeast Buttress of Kangtega received its first alpine-style ascent in October 1986 by climbers Jay Smith, Mark Hesse, Craig Reason, and Paul Teare.

Location: Sagarmatha Zone

Elevation above the sea: 6,783 m

GPS coordinates: 27.79149,86.81744

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:26