Record SL-688101 · Wikidata Q527197
Kangtega
Kangtaiga
No list classifications
Elevation
6,783
m
22,254 ft
Prominence
1,143 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
27.7930° N,
86.8175° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKangtega (Nepali: काङ्टेगा), 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. From the Khumbhu and Hinku Valley areas, Mount Kangtega rises to a saddle-shaped point, thus earning the name "The Snow Saddle."
First ascent
Date
1963
Edmund Hillary
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kang Thari | 6,070 m | NE 34° | 2.8 km |
| Thamserku | 6,623 m | W 264° | 3.2 km |
| Kyashar | 6,769 m | S 174° | 4.3 km |