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Southwest Face (Southwest Spur)

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This is the classic and best-known route on Kānchenjunga, first climbed in 1955 by the British expedition. It is a very serious high-altitude alpine route with steep snow, ice, mixed climbing, avalanche exposure, and major objective hazards.

Route Outline

Base camp in the Yalung Glacier area
Climb the Southwest Face/Spur to the upper mountain
Gain the summit ridge near the top of the face
Follow the ridge to the summit
Descend by the ascent route

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Northwest Face

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The Northwest Face is a documented major line on Kānchenjunga and is considerably more serious than a normal snow climb. Conditions typically involve steep snow and ice, complex route-finding, and significant avalanche and serac danger.
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North Ridge

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The North Ridge is a named, documented alpine route on Kānchenjunga. It is a high-commitment Himalayan climb with exposed ridge terrain, severe weather, and objective hazards typical of an 8000-metre peak.
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