Almanac

Born on this day

1974 Mastun Babu Malli, Indian climber, who ascended Everest in 2006. The same year he also finished the Kosciuszko- and Carstensz-versions of the Seven Summits.

First ascents on this day

1947 Nanda Ghunti (6309 m) by a Swiss party.

Gone on this day

1995 Lhakpa Nuru I, Nepalese Sherpa climber, who ascended Everest six times (twice in 1992, twice in 1993, 1994 and 1995), died in an avalanche on Everest, aged 30.