Labuche Kang III/East

Labuche Kang III, also known as Labuche Kang East (7,250 metres (23,790 ft)), is a mountain located on the Labuche Kang massif in Tibet Autonomous Region and is one of the highest unclimbed mountains in the world after Gangkhar Puensum.[2] The former second highest unclimbed mountain, Saser Kangri II East was first climbed on August 24, 2011.[3]

Labuche Kang III
Labuche Kang III
Location in Tibet Autonomous Region
Labuche Kang III
Location in China
Highest point
Elevation7,250 m (23,790 ft)[1]
Ranked 93rd
Prominence570 m (1,870 ft)[1]
CoordinatesAutonomous Region 28°18′05″N 86°23′02″E[1]
Geography
LocationTibet Autonomous Region, China
Parent rangeHimalaya
Climbing
First ascentUnclimbed
Easiest routeTechnical

See also

References

  1. "Labuche Kang III, China". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  2. Nuwer, Rachel (4 July 2014). "The mountains we have never climbed". BBC. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. Maynard, Emily (September 15, 2011). "Saser Kangri II In Alpine Style". The Alpinist. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
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