Asia, India–Kashmir and Ladakh, Zanskar I (Z I) and P 18,045

Publication Year: 1981.

Zanskar I (Z I) and P 18,045. These previously unclimbed peaks near Nun and Kun were climbed by a 12-man Japanese team from Hokkaido University led by Michizumi Ouchi. On August 15 Dr. T. Kato and the liaison officer Mandip Soin climbed P 18,045 (5500 meters). After setting up three high camps and fixing 4000 feet of rope, on August 20 the members climbed to the summit of Zanskar I (6131 meters, 20,115 feet).