Thanks for stopping by and for the vote, Lolli. This was really an amazing place, unique on the planet. Of course many places can justifiably claim that. Still, I feel lucky to have trekked out here. Glad you enjoyed the page.
Thanks! Yes, it is an astounding mountain, rising abruptly out of steamy cloud forests, surrounded by all those other elegant peaks. I've not seen Denali yet, hopefully some day.
Thanks much. It's an amazing place. We had a woman in the group who had bad knees and was forced to turn back, but also a 62 year old guy who made it. He was a quiet sort of guy, but on the next to last day as we were slogging up yet another gigantic hillside he suddenly shouts out, "God, I hate these fucking steps!". Maybe his knees felt it too.
eldoradolocal - Feb 11, 2013 11:10 pm - Hasn't voted
1990 ascent from the south
Very nice page.
One bit of history missing from the timeline is that Mark Udall, presently the Senior US Senator from Colorado, climbed Kanchenjunga on May 15th, 1990. His partner, Rob Gustke, stopped some distance from the top, and Udall continued on to the summit solo. Another summit attempt a few days later by Frank Coffey ended at high camp with the arrival of the monsoon. Overnight, the daytime temperature rose 10-15 degrees, transforming the route down into a soggy, dangerous ordeal.
Nelson - Dec 23, 2005 6:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks so much Tomek. The page took a lot of work, but worth it if people like you appreciate it!
Merry Christmas to you.
Tomek Lodowy - Dec 24, 2005 2:51 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentMerry Christmas Nelson !!!
Greetings from Rzeszow ,SE Poland
Tomek
Nelson - Jan 17, 2006 9:02 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks very much for the vote.
Nelson - Jan 22, 2006 10:32 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for stopping by and for the vote, Lolli. This was really an amazing place, unique on the planet. Of course many places can justifiably claim that. Still, I feel lucky to have trekked out here. Glad you enjoyed the page.
Take care, Nelson
Asphazell - Jan 23, 2006 4:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentOutstanding page...you really outdid yourself here!
Nelson - Jan 24, 2006 4:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks very much for the vote. Glad you enjoyed the page.
jck - Jan 24, 2006 7:18 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentMany infos,beautiful pics.Fantastic job Nelson!Congratulations.
Regards
jck
Nelson - Jan 24, 2006 4:32 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks very much, jck. I know you have an interest in these big mountains, so I'm glad you liked the page!
Nelson - Feb 1, 2006 11:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks much for the vote. Glad you like the page.
Nelson - Jan 11, 2008 4:09 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Glory of IndiaThanks! Yes, it is an astounding mountain, rising abruptly out of steamy cloud forests, surrounded by all those other elegant peaks. I've not seen Denali yet, hopefully some day.
john zijlstra - Feb 2, 2008 5:55 pm - Hasn't voted
KangchenjungaThank you for let me join !
loves,
John
Marcsoltan - May 12, 2009 10:00 am - Voted 10/10
I would giveall my "Mountain & Rock" pages for one like this.
It makes me want to forget about my bad knees and go there.
Happy climbing,
Marc
Nelson - May 12, 2009 11:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I would giveThanks much. It's an amazing place. We had a woman in the group who had bad knees and was forced to turn back, but also a 62 year old guy who made it. He was a quiet sort of guy, but on the next to last day as we were slogging up yet another gigantic hillside he suddenly shouts out, "God, I hate these fucking steps!". Maybe his knees felt it too.
eldoradolocal - Feb 11, 2013 11:10 pm - Hasn't voted
1990 ascent from the southVery nice page.
One bit of history missing from the timeline is that Mark Udall, presently the Senior US Senator from Colorado, climbed Kanchenjunga on May 15th, 1990. His partner, Rob Gustke, stopped some distance from the top, and Udall continued on to the summit solo. Another summit attempt a few days later by Frank Coffey ended at high camp with the arrival of the monsoon. Overnight, the daytime temperature rose 10-15 degrees, transforming the route down into a soggy, dangerous ordeal.