Nilgiri North. A Korean expedition led by Kang Han-Chul climbed Nilgiri North (7061 meters, 23,166 feet) by its southeast face. On September 7, Park Yong-Hwan, Kim Youn-Su, Maila Pemba Sherpa and Gomba Sherpa completed the sixth ascent. The next day, they were followed by Park Ju-Hong and Phurba Pasang Sherpa.

Elizabeth Hawley