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Baruntse Mountain

Elevation: 7,220 metres (23,688 feet)

Location: Khumbu, Nepal

Range: Himalaya

Coordinates: 27°53′N, 86°59′E

First ascent: 1954 by New Zealand expedition

Easiest route: glacier/snow/ice climb

Baruntse is a mountain in eastern Nepal, crowned by four peaks and bounded on the south by the Hunku Glacier, on the east by the Barun Glacier, and on the northwest by the Imja Glacier. The mountain was first climbed May 30, 1954 via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition.

Climbing Mt. Baruntse
Baruntse is one of the beautiful 7,000m peaks in Nepal. It is also one of the few peaks of this height with a high rate of success of ascent along the normal route. The approach to the mountain follows the Makalu base camp trek itinerary. The trek passes through the lush green of the Arun Valley, Makalu – Barun National Park well known for natural beauty and rich flora and fauna, and over several high passes with spectacular views of the mountains.

This mountain has also been becoming coveted day by day like the other Pumori, Ama Dablam as well as Everest too. The south -East Ridge of Baruntse is little bit difficult because of being straightforward hard ways to climb. There are hard sections of 50 Degree's elevation with a prominent ice cliff to be climbed facing the risk of avalanche. The climbers have succeeded the mountain mostly in the spring season because of being the season the best to the climber safety. But also some climbers have reached on it's top in the autumn season as well.

This Baruntse can be climb through Arun valley to Makalu Base camp as well.

The south -East Ridge of Baruntse it is little bit difficult because of being straightforward hard ways to climb. There are hard sections of 50 Degree's elevation with a prominent ice cliff to be climbed facing the risk of avalanche. The climbers have succeeded the mountain mostly in the spring season because of being the season the best to the climber safety. But also some climbers have reached on it's top in the autumn season as well.