Kula, First Ascent. It was reported that Kula (a.k.a. Chalung, 6546m) was climbed for the first time by a 11-member Japanese expedition led by Tsunso Suziki. The team ascended the northwest ridge; eight climbers reached the summit on July 11, 1997, followed by three more on the 13th and another eight (apparently with some repeat summiters) on the 15th. (High Mountain Sports 187)