Shisha Pangma. It was reported that five expeditions attempted Shisha Pangma this spring, all by the Standard Route. Only three men continued on to the main summit. Erhard Loretan summitted in a solo climb that began at 5:30 a.m. on April 28 from a camp at 5800 meters. He reached the central summit at 11:30 the following morning and the Main Summit half an hour later. (High Mountain Sports 155)