MERU SHAK'S FIN 2003

MERU SHAK'S FIN 2003

Area: Gangotri Area (Garhwal)

Height: 6450 m

Team 1: Korean

Leader: Young Sik Park (4 members)

Summary

The expedition established the base camp at Tapovan on 29 th of May with 4 other members. They wanted to attempt the east face of Meru Shak's Fin. However due to persistent bad weather they could reach only 6000 m and gave up any further attempt. Two camps were established up to 5900 m.

Team 2: American

Leader: Doug Chabot with Bruce Miller and Conrad Anker

Summary

This strong and experienced team reached the foot of the mountain on the Gangotri glacier on 23 rd August and tried climbing the mountain till around end of September. However the monsoons progressed and stopped them from proceeding on the mountain. They reached a high point of 5980 m and returned.