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Lhotse

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At 8516 meters, Lhotse is the world's fourth highest mountain. It is located near Mount Everest. This is why Lhotse is sometimes identified as a peak of Everest.

Summits of Lhotse:

Lhotse Main - 8516 meters
Lhotse Shar - 8383 meters
Lhotse Middle / East - 8413 meters

In 1956, Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger of a Swiss expedition were the first to climbed Lhotse Main, while Lhotse Shar was first climbed by Sepp Mayerl and Rolf Walter in 1979.

Best Time to Climb

Climbing conditions are favorable during the pre-monsoon (April - May) and post-monsoon (September - October) seasons.

TRAILS & ROUTES

General

Lhotse Face
- western flank of Lhotse
- 40 and 50 degree pitches

South Face
- poses a significant challenge to climbers

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
Season Availability:	April to May
Altitude:	8516- meters

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AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Himalaya
State	Sagarmatha
Country	Nepal
Season	April to May

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