THE FIRST ASCENT OF CHANG HIMAL... NICK BULLOCK AND ANDY HOUSEMAN

British Chang Himal Expeditions Autumn 2009, organised by Loben Expeditions came back with immense success by making first ascent of Chang Himal by professional Alpinist Nick Bullock and Andy Houseman of UK. The trip started on Oct 05 from Kathmandu by flying into Bhadrapur. Graham Desroy (professional rock climber) , Mandi Shipton and Tom Brigss (Director Marketting) of Jagged Globe was apart of Loben Expeditions team to trekked into base camp with Nick and Andy to North Base camp and returned back visiting South base camp by passing Suketar to Maribung. The expedition was supported by professional crews of Loben Expeditions namely Buddhi (cook), Palden (guide), Kushang, Lila(second cook), Tashi, Gopal, Nima and porters.

Nick and Andy back in Kathmandu now i.e 11 Nov and enjoying pizza at Fire and Ice with Loben.

Congrates!! Andy and Nick for first ascent of Chang Himal.

BHUTAN, SECOND SNOWMAN TREK

Loben Expeditions Video

SANDAKPUR TREK - MARCH 2009

From the picturesque town of Darjeeling, situated at an altitude of 7,042 ft (2,134 m), trek up through enchanting forests, ascending gradually to the Singalila ridge, with close views of Kanchenjunga (28,630 ft/8,598 m) the third highest mountain in the world. The ridge provides panoramic views of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Himalayas on three sides with Mt. Everest in the distance, fine view of the Nepalese valleys and of the plains of North Bengal with the snow fed Teesta on the east,. A sunrise from Sandakpur is simply astonishing with clouds blanketing the valley, rising above is continuous barrier of snowy mountains, the most prominent which is Kanchenjunga (8598 m) towering up in gigantic height and breadth with it's attendant peaks Kabru (7338 m), Jano (Khumbhakarna - 7710 m) and Pandim (6691 m) clustering closely round it. Far of to the west among a group of other snowy mountain rising from graceful peaks of Everest group can be seen, behind the crest of Mt. Makalu. The contrast between Everest and Kanchanjunga is very marked.

SANDAKPUR OR SINGILA LA TREK PICTURES