Kangtega
Kangtega, known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres (22,251 ft). It was first ascended in 1963.
| Kangtega | |
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The summit of Kangtega is seen to the left. To the right you can see Thamserku | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,782 m (22,251 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,143 m (3,750 ft) |
| Coordinates | 27°47′00″N 86°49′00″E |
| Geography | |
Kangtega Kangtega Kangtega (Nepal) | |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1963 David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill, Jim Wilson, in an expedition led by Edmund Hillary. |
From the Khumbhu and Hinku Valley areas, Mount Kangtega rises to a saddle-shaped point, thus earning the name "The Snow Saddle."
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