SATOPANTH 2004

SATOPANTH 2004

Area: Garhwal

Height: 6257 m

Team 1: Joint German Austrian expedition

Leader: Kraus Andreas

Period: June to July 2004

Summary

This German-Austrian mixed team of eight members reached 6300 m by the normal route on this expedition. The high point was reached on 21st June.

Team 2: : Joint Austrian German expedition

Leader: Hohenegg Reinhard

Period: July 2004

Summary

This sixteen member large commercial Austrian-German team attempted the normal route. However, due to the inexperience, they could reach up to 5600 m on 19th July and had to retreat.

Team 3: International

Leader: Tadej Zorman

Period:September to October 2004

Summary

This ten members Indian-South African-Slovenian and Israeli based team attempted the northeast ridge in September. However, they were caught in heavy snowfall and could reach up to 6000 m on 29th September.