Dhaulagiri records first summit of the season
Thirteen climbers, including international and Nepali mountaineers, complete the season's first successful ascent of the world's seventh-highest peak.
Mount Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh-highest peak, has witnessed its first successful summit of the season, with a team of 13 climbers reaching the top, according to expedition organizers.
"A total of six climbers and seven Sherpa guides successfully reached the summit starting at 9:35 a.m.," Seven Summit Treks announced on its official Facebook page.
The group of Nepali climbers included Lakpa Sherpa, also known as Makalu Lakpa, who led the rope-fixing team. Other Nepali climbers were Taraman Tamang, Pasang Norbu Sherpa, Ngawang Paljor Sherpa, Phurba Kusang Sherpa, Pem Dorchi Sherpa, and Pema Chhumbi Sherpa. Notably, Lakpa Sherpa also led the rope-fixing team on Mount Makalu earlier this season on April 10.
The international climbers who reached the summit were Chung-Han Lu from Taiwan, Dragan Celikovic from Serbia, Afsaneh Hesami Fard and Mohammadrezashahram Shahlaei from Iran, Sajid Ali from Pakistan, and Anja Karen Blacha from Germany. German climber Blacha accomplished the ascent without supplemental oxygen.
According to the Department of Tourism, the official body responsible for issuing climbing permits, a total of 16 climbers have received permits to scale Dhaulagiri this spring.
Known for its steep slopes and sharp ridges, Dhaulagiri is one of the most challenging mountains to climb. Initially believed to be the world’s highest peak, it remains a formidable challenge for mountaineers.
The rope-fixing team succeeded in setting the lines to the summit on their second attempt this season, ensuring a safe route for other climbers.
