Asia, Nepal, Pemthang Karpo, Lantrang Himal

Publication Year: 1967.

Pemthang Karpo, Lantrang Himal. Previously unreported in this Journal was the ascent of Pemthang Karpo (22,447 feet) on October 22, 1964. Hiroaki Tamura was accompanied by his two Sherpas to the foot of the final ridge. The Japanese climber continued on alone to the top.