Himalaya. Chomo Lonzo Main (7790m).
Solo a new route on Chomo Lonzo`s West face (Makalu area).
Mountain range of Chomo Lonzo include three summits: North (7199m), Central (7540m) and Main (7790m).
The massif Chomo-Lonzo drop a big faces, 2000-2500 meters on West and North-East side.
The Chomo-Lonzo Main (7790m) was climb before twice:
In October of 1954 year by French expedition from south and in 1993 year, the Japanest expedition from north-west side.
The North and Central summits were climb in last 2005 year by National French expedition.
The West face of Chomo-Lonzo Main is virgin still.
Expedition`s hronology.
10 april – Departure from Calgary to Kathmandu.
15 april – Departure from Kathmandu to Tibet.
21-22 april – Arrival to Base Camp Chomo-Lonzo (4900м).
West face climbing attempt will planing in the middle of May.
In Chomo-Lonzo`s Base Camp will be just Valeri Babanov and cook.
The Website news will be update routinely.
Sponsors: ВASK, SCARPA, GRIVEL, BEAL, JULBO.
Images courtesy of French expedition`s 2005 members.
