International Baruntse 7,129m. Expedition Spring 2011

Mount Baruntse is at the height of 7129m. In between on the lap of Everest and Makalu Mountain, This Mountain was first ascended by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow on 30th May 1954. They have climbed the mountain by the South -East Ridge. Since then many climbers have used this route and got succeeded. This mountain has also been becoming coveted day by day like the other Mount Pumori, Ama Dablam as well as the Everest too.

The south -East Ridge of Mount Baruntse, it is little bit difficult to climb because of being straightforward hard ways. There are hard sections of 50 Degree's elevation with a prominent ice cliff to be climbed which are 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 its top in the autumn season as well.

According to our Monterosa Treks and Expedition's scheduled itinerary the expedition starts from Kathmandu - Lukla flight; and approximately it takes 11 days trekking on foot to reach in the Baruntse Base camp. Then via the same route while you are on your way back to Kathmandu. The Base camp of Baruntse is located very nearby to the Panch Pokhari at the height of 5200m. This Baruntse can be climbed through Arun valley to Makalu Base camp as well.