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08/05A – Obra Valley 5000m Peaks 2008
Dr Derek Buckle with Ms Toto Gronland, Martin Scott and Dr Bill Thurston (September-October 2008)
When their plans for a return trip to Nainquentanglha had to be abandoned due to the Chinese ban on trips to Tibet, this team was fortunately able to select this alternative destination in the Western Garhwal that did not require a permit. They planned to explore the upper reaches of the Obra Valley and Devkir Glaciers, and make first ascents of as many peaks as possible over 5000m. They visited three major cols overlooking the Maninda Supin and Zupika valleys, but heavy snow and zero visibility prevented them from climbing Ranglana ( 5760m), their prime objective. However, they did achieve the first ascent of Peak 5165m by its NW Ridge at PD.
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