Americans Bag Huge Unclimbed Peak in Nepal

Americans David Gottlieb and Joe Puryear have completed the first ascent of Jobo Rinjang (6,778 meters) in Nepal, near Nangpa La on the border with Tibet. The two climbed a direct route up the 1,700-meter south face.

After acclimatizing by trekking and climbing 6,186-meter Kyajo Ri, the duo spent several days exploring the Lunag massif, of which Jobo Rinjang is a satellite summit. The highest peak in the group, Lunag I (6,895 meters), is likely the tallest unclimbed summit in Nepal for which permits are available, and Gottlieb and Puryear had hoped to climb it. However, after traversing the huge glaciers at the massif’s foot, they decided the only safe line to attempt was the south face of Jobo Rinjang...

Taken from: Climbing Magazine.