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Born on this day

2002 Sabin Thakuri, Nepalese climber, who ascended Everest in 2022.


First ascents on this day

1968 Parvati Parvat (6633 m) by an Italian party.


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Austrian Pioneers' Route repeated on Shisha Pangma
Thursday, 20 May 2010 20:37


When Edurne Pasaban and all other successful climbers on May 17th summited Shisha Pangma, they were the first, who repeated the original route from the Austrians in 1980, which was first republished after 28 years during the launch of this website. Please read the original story about it here (scroll a bit down!).

Also the story about the confusion from last year is interesting, please read here!

After the last reported and confirmed ascents some of the original tables are already updated, the 10to14 table, the 3to14-female table and the TOP5 women's table. Other updates and reports will follow! 

 
Edurne finished the 14 today
Monday, 17 May 2010 15:10

Today Edurne Pasaban summited Shisha Pangma and finished the 14 8000ers!

The All-14-table is already updated, the other tables will follow soon! More summits were achieved on Shisha Pangma, Dhaulagiri I, Everest and Lhotse. Names and details will follow as well! 

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Balearic Climber lost on Annapurna I
Thursday, 29 April 2010 11:26

After a long rescue battle it was confirmed today, that Bartholomé (Tolo) Calafat from Mallorca died on Annapurna I, after summiting on Tuesday. He was 39 years old (born September 14th, 1970). His previous ascents were Cho Oyu in 2004 and Everest in 2006.

Our condolences go to his family and friends!

El Correo

 
László Várkonyi missing on Everest
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 14:16


It seems, that there is no hope for Hungarian climber László Várkonyi on Everest anymore. Dávid Klein stated on expeditions.hu , what sadly happened between the North Col and Advanced Base Camp.

László (53) ascended Shisha Pangma in 1987 and Cho Oyu in 1990.

 
More Annapurna Summits, Tables updated!
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 17:17

Before Oh Eun-Sun finished the 14, also Piotr Pustelnik stood on the top of Annapurna I and finished the 14 himself after several attempts in the past. He is the 20th person with all 14 8000ers, as he summited about 75 minutes before Miss Oh. Also Kinga Baranowska (now 7), Carlos Pauner (9), Juanito Oiarzabal and Tolo Calafat summited and several more as well. 

Check the updated tables in the download section for details! "All 14" , "10 to 14" , "5 to 9" , "3 to 14 female" and "TOP5 ladies" tables are updated as complete as possible including today's ascents. 


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