Asia, Nepal, Makalu

Publication Year: 1973.

Makalu. The Mountaineering Union of Yugoslavia expedition was led by Ales Kunaver and comprised ten climbers, three scientists and one journalist. They attempted the unclimbed south face, placing Camp V at 25,750 feet on 27,825-foot Makalu. In early November Miya Malezie and Janko Azman reached the top of the south face at 26,575 feet but could not get to the summit.