Azerbaijani climber completes Everest-Lhotse traverse
Azerbaijani climber Vafa Kahraman makes history with back-to-back summits of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in a single expedition
Vafa Kahraman has become the first Azerbaijani woman to summit both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in the same expedition, her guiding company 8K Expeditions said.
Kahraman reached the summit of Everest (8,848.86 meters) on May 15 and Lhotse (8,516 meters) on May 17, accompanied by guide Dawa Sherpa, according to a statement posted by the company.
The Everest-Lhotse traverse involves climbing two of the world’s highest peaks in one push via the South Col and is typically completed within a span of 24 to 48 hours.
The team returned safely to base camp following the climbs.
Nepal’s Department of Tourism has reported over 500 successful Everest summits so far this spring season.