Almanac

Born on this day

1960 Gela Otarashvili, Georgian climber, who ascended Dhaulagiri I in 1995 and Lhotse in 2000.

First ascents on this day

1965 Darban Zom (7110 m) by an Austro-German party.

Gone on this day

1994 Mingma Norbu, Nepalese Sherpa climber, who ascended Shisha Pangma Central-Peak three times (twice within two days in 1990 and 1992), Everest in 1991 and Cho Oyu three times (1991, 1992 and 1993). He died on Everest by an avalanche, aged 23.