Nanda Devi East 2006

Area: Kumaon Himalaya

Height:7434 m

Team: Spanish Ladies expedition

Leader: Rosa Maria Real Soriano

Summary

This high peak, a twin of the Nanda Devi peak, can be approached from the eastern side only. This is the route by which it was first climbed. This year an eight-member ladies team from Spain failed due to bad snow conditions and avalanches. They reached up to 6000 m (Longstaff col). They were attempting the south ridge (1939 Polish route) where they placed two high camps. This pre monsoon attempt took place in the months of May-June 2006.