Kangtega

Kangtega (Nepali: काङ्टेगा), known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres (22,251 ft).^[1] It was first ascended in 1963.^[1][3]

Kangtega
The north summit of Kangtega is seen to the left. To the right you can see Thamserku
Highest point
Elevation	6,782 m (22,251 ft)[1]
Prominence	592 m (1,942 ft)
Coordinates	27°47′00″N 86°49′00″E[1]
Geography
Kangtega Nepal Show map of Koshi Province Kangtega Kangtega (Nepal) Show map of Nepal
Parent range	Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent	1963 David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill, Jim Wilson,[2] in an expedition led by Edmund Hillary.[1]

From the Khumbhu and Hinku Valley areas, Mount Kangtega rises to a saddle-shaped point, thus earning the name "The Snow Saddle."^[4]

Notable ascents and attempts

Alison Hargreaves and Jeff Lowe climbing Kangtega (1 May 1986).

• 1986 Northeast Buttress, alpine-style FA of route by Jay Smith, Mark Hesse, Craig Reason and Paul 'Wally' Teare, Oct 22–29.^[5]

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