Nuptse

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Nuptse
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“Nuptse or Nubtse is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Mahalangur Himal, a part of the Nepalese Himalayas. It lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest of Mount Everest. The main peak, Nuptse I with an elevation of 7,861 m (25,791 ft), was first climbed on May 16, 1961 by Dennis Davis and Sherpa…”
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OutsideApr 15

Kristin Harila Is Saying Goodbye to Mount Everest with a Bold Plan to Climb It.

Kristin Harila, who holds the speed record on the 8000ers, will attempt the so-called Everest Triple Crown this spring as a personal goodbye to the mountain

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  • LhotseSightAt an elevation of 8,516 metres (27,940 ft) above sea level, the main summit is on the border between the Tibet…
  • NuptseSightIt lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest of Mount Everest.
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