Manda II East Couloir Attempt
An attempt to climb Manda II via it's East Couloir.
Alpine Climbing Easy
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 6 m
- Low Point
- 4.2 km
- High Point
- 5.6 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
After establishing that we were unable to climb the icefall on the main Bhrigupanth Glacier, Plan B was to climb the East Couloir of Manda II.
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Description
We made two separate attempts from an ABC located on the main glacier (approximately 1/2 day walk up glacier from BC). Both started very late at night to take advantage of possible refreeze but stopped at ~3/4 height in the couloir due to warm conditions (postholing) and rockfall.
Difficulty
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
- 2 Ice Axes