Asia, Nepal, Kanjeralwa, Kanjiroba Himal

Publication Year: 1974.

Kanjeralwa, Kanjiroba Himal. Our expedition made the first ascent of Kanjeralwa (21,857 feet), which lies southeast of the highest peak in the Kanjiroba. Camps on the west side were established as follows: Base Camp at 12,150 feet on April 4, I at 15,100 feet on April 7, II at 16,075 feet on April 14, III at 17,400 feet on April 17 and IV at 19,000 feet on April 20. On April 22 Koichi Kyogoku, Yasuaki Goshima, Sherpa Mingma Tensing and Sirdar Mingma Tsering climbed to the top. They were followed on April 23 by Nobuaki Nomura, Masaru Sakamoto, Sherpa Pasang Purba and me.

Fumihito Watanabe, Japanese Himalayan-Alpine Association