Lhotse

Lhotse is one of the highest mountains in China and also in the world, specifically the 4th (after Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga). It connects to Everest through the South Pass. Lhotse means "South Peak'' in Tibetan.

Lhotse has 3 summits, of which the bottom is 8,383 meters high (Lhotse Shar). Next so as of altitude is Lhotse East, additionally called Middle, status at the peak of 8,413 meters. The maximum height of 8,516 meters is referred to as Lhotse Main. It reached the primary in 1956. Interestingly, the primary success ascent on Lhotse Middle turned into the best in 2001.

Leading the manner to the summit is the Lhotse Couloir. It is placed at the west face, or the Lhotse Face, of the mountain. The couloir is a large ice gully and provides the maximum hard part of the climb for the excursion members. At positive factors, its upward push is as steep as eighty degrees. Its capabilities rocky areas – the Yellow Band and the already noted Geneva Spur. Apart from annoying terrain, climbers going through the gully should be cautious of periodic snowfall.

Height: 8,516 meters

Location: on the border between Tibet and the Khumbu region of Nepal.