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Born on this day

1969 Pemba Gyalzen III (ka Pemba Geljen), Nepalese Sherpa climber, who ascended Cho Oyu three times (2002, 2005 and 2016), Everest eleven times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2023), Shisha Pangma Central-Peak in 2004, Manaslu RP five times (2006, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018) and Manaslu M in 2024.


First ascents on this day

1993 Huang Guan Shan (aka The Crown, 7295 m) by another Japanese party.


Gone on this day

2011 Leila Esfandiary Kajoryrad, Iranian lady climber, who ascended Nanga Parbat in 2008 and Gasherbrum II in 2011, where she died on descent, aged 40.


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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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Polish newssite
 
Oh Eun-Sun summited Annapurna I today!
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 11:02

Korean sites published the success of Oh Eun-Sun on Annapurna I today. Now she's celebrating being the first lady climber, who ascended all 14 8000ers.

Congratulations!

The tables will be updated as soon as possible! 

Korean Times
 
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