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Island Peak Climbing - Imja tse Pea...

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Treks Himalaya

44 years,Nepal

5 years ago

Island Peak Climbing - Imja tse Peak Climbing

Island Peak Climbing known as Imja tse is one of the most popular Adventure of Nepal Mountaineering Association Trekking peaks to climb in Nepal with a good reason for it. Everest base camp trek and Island peak expedition is arguably the most famous and real adventure trekking peak route in the world. For aspiring climbers this is nice and easy introduction to Himalayan adventure peaks in an area of striking beauty of Trekking in Nepal. Island Peak is a technically simple peak to climb and it offers superb views of Everest area from its summit. The mountain was named Island Peak in 1952 AD due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on a sea of ice. It was renamed "Imja Tse" in the early '80s, though its original name is still more popular. The Island climb follows steep but a simple snowfield with easy ridge summit and it is a very satisfying adventure due to exciting scenery, teamwork crossing a glacier and a crevasse near the headwall and using fixed rope close to the summit. Island peak could be great adventure for a fit family or a group of fit friends or maybe even a bonding and team building exercise of Nepal Trekking. Further information please feel free visit here:- https://www.trekshimalaya.com

 

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