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First Ascent of Everest's Kangshung Face
American climbers reach Everest summit via Kangshung Face in 1983.
In brief
American climbers reach Everest summit via Kangshung Face in 1983. American climbers Kim Momb, Carlos Buhler, and Louis Reichardt first summited Everest on October 8, 1983, via the Kangshung Face. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Kangshung Face Overview
The Kangshung Face rises 3,350 metres from the Kangshung Glacier to Everest's summit, forming one of the mountain's largest and most remote walls.
Early Reconnaissance
George Mallory and Guy Bullock first surveyed the Kangshung Face in 1921 during a British expedition but did not attempt to climb it.
1980s Attempts
In 1980, Andy Harvard led the first modern reconnaissance, followed by an American expedition in 1981 that reached 7,000 metres before abandoning due to avalanche risks.
1983 First Ascent
An American expedition led by James Morrissey reached Everest's summit on October 8, 1983, with Kim Momb, Carlos Buhler, and Louis Reichardt completing the climb.
The main idea
American climbers Kim Momb, Carlos Buhler, and Louis Reichardt first summited Everest on October 8, 1983, via the Kangshung Face.
