KEDAR DOME 2006

KEDAR DOME 2006

Area:Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri Area)

Height:6830 m

Team 1 :French

Leader:Villard Emmanuel

Summary

The twelve-member French team established their base camp at Khada Patthar (4470 m). Three high camps were established before they reached 6470 m. The attempt was given up due to the possibility of avalanches after fresh snowfall. The expedition operated in the months of September / October 2006.

Team 2 :British

Leader:Ian Parnell/p>

Summary

This small two-member team of Ian Parnell and Tim Emmett climbed the southeast pillar route. They reached the summit on 8th October 2006.