Baruntse

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Baruntse
Baruntse from Hongu Valley
Highest point
Elevation	7,162 m (23,497 ft)[1]
Prominence	979 m (3,212 ft)[1]
Coordinates	27°52′18″N 86°58′48″E / 27.87167°N 86.98000°E / 27.87167; 86.98000
Geography
Baruntse Nepal Show map of Koshi Province Baruntse Baruntse (Nepal) Show map of Nepal
Location	Khumbu, Nepal
Parent range	Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent	1954 by New Zealand expedition
Easiest route	glacier/snow/ice climb

Baruntse is a mountain in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal, crowned by four peaks and bounded on the south by the Hunku Glacier, on the east by the Barun Glacier, and on the northwest by the Imja Glacier. It is considered as one of the best preparation peaks in the Himalayas for climbers readying themselves for eight-thousanders, however the mountain has a low success rate due to its technical difficulties, steep slopes and unpredictable weather conditions.^[2] It is open for beginners, but requires the use of fixed ropes to climb.^[3]

Accessing the mountain is usually gained from the South, where climbers can ascend Mera Peak to acclimatize before moving up the valley to Baruntse base camp. From the village of Lukla, it is an eight day hike to base camp.^[4]