Charakusa Valley, Various Ascents. An Italian expedition comprising Maurizio Giordani, Luca “Rampikino” Maspes, Mattia Locatelli and Natale Villa were active in the Charakusa Valley in July, making a number of ascents, including the ascent mentioned above on Iqbal’s Wall with Galen Rowell. A complete account of the Italians’ expedition to the area appears in an article earlier in this journal.