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Camp 3 to Camp 4

South Annapurna

What I thought was going to be a short climb ended up being a bit of a slog!

Alpine Climbing Severe

Distance
656 m
Ascent
427 m
Descent
0 m
Low Point
6.4 km
High Point
6.9 km
Gradient
39˚
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This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 6.4 km to the maximum altitude of 6.9 km, the route covers 656 m, 427 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Nims Dai and Mingma David at Camp 4
Nims Dai and Mingma David at Camp 4
Perfect conditions as we left Camp 3.
Perfect conditions as we left Camp 3.
A climber on the route up to C4
A climber on the route up to C4
The view as we approached C4
The view as we approached C4
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Description

A straight forward climb in very good conditions.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

in undefined

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit