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Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
Singu Chuli (6,501 m) was
formerly known as Fluted Peak.
The first ascent of this peak
was made by Wilf Noyce and David
Cox on its North–East Face and
the top section of the East
Ridge. This mountain has proven
to be very difficult to climb
for most commercial climbing
groups who have tried to
concentrate on Tent Peak.
Singu Chuli is the first summit
on the long ridge thrown down
from Tarke Kang (Glacier Dome),
which separates the South and
West Annapurna Glaciers.
Annapurna South Base Camp
provides the best distant view
of the mountain. To date, apart
from the original route, most
efforts to climb this mountain
have concentrated on the face
and ridges seen from this
viewpoint. The southwest ridge
of the mountain connects with
Tent Peak. The terrain between
the two mountains is a confusing
one and the ridge is not
straight. |
