Over 14 days in July and August, Marcos Costa, Liu Yunqing, Zhoulei, and, for part of the time, Dawei (a 5.14 climber from Yangshuo) climbed eight routes, opened seven new lines, and summited four different peaks. Routes included Jarjinjabo’s fourth peak (5,087m) via Hail Party (a five-pitch approach of 5.10, followed by a hike up a gully and then eight pitches up to 5.11b). This route lies above Rim Route (AAJ 2014). They also climbed Zhoulei’s Gift (ca 280m, 8 pitches, 5.12b) directly above the monastery, following a superb corner high on the route.

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