Yalung Kang | 1988 SE Couloir (French 1984 Autumn rte)

A Spain expedition to Yalung Kang in 1988 via SE Couloir (French 1984 Autumn rte), led by Jesus Mari Bereziartua Extaniz. Summit reached on 11th October 1988. 10 members recorded.

Expedition Details

Field	Value
ID	794
Imported	2026-03-06 18:04:49.359634
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
Host Country	1
Route 1	SE Couloir (French 1984 Autumn rte)
Route 2	-
Route 3	-
Route 4	-
Nationality	Spain
Leaders	Jesus Mari Bereziartua Extaniz
Sponsor	Azpeitia 1988
Success 1	True
Success 2	False
Success 3	False
Success 4	False
Ascent 1	13th
Ascent 2	-
Ascent 3	-
Ascent 4	-
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Countries	-
Approach	-
Basecamp Date	1988-09-11
Summit Date	1988-10-11
Summit Time	1300
Summit Days	30
Total Days	31
Termination Date	1988-10-12
Termination Reason	1
Termination Notes	-
High Point (m)	8505
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Camps	4
Fixed Rope (m)	0
Total Members	8
Summit Members	1
Member Deaths	0
Total Hired	2
Summit Hired	0
Hired Deaths	0
No Hired	False
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Taken	False
O2 Unknown	False
Other Summits	-
Campsites	BC(11/09,5300m),C1(23/09,6100m),C2(26/09,6800m),C3(02/10,7200m),C4(04/10,7800m),Smt(11/10)
Route Notes	BC at glacier northwest of Talung and southeast of point 5520m on Yoshino map C4 below couloir which climbed. After making C4, bad weather (snow and strong wind) so all down to BC. 2 days in BC, then 8th Oct to C1, 5 members and 2 Sherpas. 9th Oct 1st team to C4 and 2nd team to C3. 11th Oct 3 members and 2 Sherpas towards summit in strong cold wind (-25 degrees at C4). Sherpas turned back at 8100m and at 8300m a member hit by falling stone which penetrated his hat and down to C4 with a member to help him. Iriarte was ahead and unaware of Bereziartua's accident so carried on to summit, which reached at 1 pm. On 11th Urbieta arrived at C4 while others of 2nd team stayed in C3; climb finished now. Others including Sherpas not in good condition, leader injured and weather not so good; many falling stones in couloir, route not technically difficult and safe to C4. 22 days to reach BC from Dharan because of earthquake damage to road and trails; 5 days to KTM from BC.
Accidents	Leader hit by falling stone which left him unconscious 10 minutes
Achievement	1st Spaniards (Basque) to summit
Agency	Kunga
Commercial Route	-
Standard Route	-
Primary Route	False
Primary Member	False
Primary Reference	-
Primary ID	-
Checksum	2451144
Year	1988
Summit Success	True
O2 Summary	None
Route (lowercase)	se couloir (french 1984 autumn rte)

Members

Field	Value
ID	21829
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	02
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Pedro Maria (Pello)
Last Name	Aranburu Oiarizabal
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1968
Calculated Age	20
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Secondary school student
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	0
Summit Date 1	-
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	0
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	0
Summit Term	0
HCN	0
Checksum	2437797
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	pedro maria (pello) aranburu oiarizabal
Year of Birth	1968
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	20
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21830
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	03
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Josu
Last Name	Arrieta Azpiazu
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1955
Calculated Age	33
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Electronics technician
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	8300
Summit Date 1	1988-10-11
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	1
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	4
Summit Term	14
HCN	0
Checksum	2433010
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	josu arrieta azpiazu
Year of Birth	1955
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	33
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21831
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	01
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Jesus Maria (Josu)
Last Name	Bereziartua Etxaniz
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1960
Calculated Age	28
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Leader
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Bar owner
Leader	True
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	8300
Summit Date 1	1988-10-11
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	1
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	True
Injury Date	1988-10-11
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	8
Injury Height (m)	8300
Death Notes	Hit in head by falling stone
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	4
Summit Term	5
HCN	0
Checksum	2434963
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	jesus maria (josu) bereziartua etxaniz
Year of Birth	1960
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	28
Role	Leader

Field	Value
ID	21832
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	08
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Pako
Last Name	Uriarte Arruti
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1958
Calculated Age	29
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Worker, metal furniture factory
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	0
Summit Date 1	-
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	0
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	0
Summit Term	0
HCN	0
Checksum	2434425
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	pako uriarte arruti
Year of Birth	1958
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	30
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21833
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	04
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Benantxio
Last Name	Irureta Aguirre
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1953
Calculated Age	35
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Electrician
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	True
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	True
Personal High Point (m)	8505
Summit Date 1	1988-10-11
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	1300
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	1
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	13
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	5
Summit Term	1
HCN	0
Checksum	2432512
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	benantxio irureta aguirre
Year of Birth	1953
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	35
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21834
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	05
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Francisco Javier
Last Name	Maiz Gastesi
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1959
Calculated Age	28
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Woodworker
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	0
Summit Date 1	-
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	0
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	0
Summit Term	0
HCN	0
Checksum	2434790
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	francisco javier maiz gastesi
Year of Birth	1959
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	29
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21835
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	06
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Rosa Maria
Last Name	Segues Arregi
Sex	F
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1956
Calculated Age	31
Citizenship	Spain
Status	BC Manager
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Ex-teacher, studing video
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	True
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	0
Summit Date 1	-
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	0
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	1
Summit Term	17
HCN	0
Checksum	2433690
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	rosa maria segues arregi
Year of Birth	1956
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	32
Role	BC Only

Field	Value
ID	21836
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	07
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Jose-Takolo
Last Name	Urbieta Cendoya
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1941
Calculated Age	46
Citizenship	Spain
Status	Climber
Residence	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
Occupation	Mechanic
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	False
Sherpa	False
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	0
Summit Date 1	-
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	0
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	0
Summit Term	0
HCN	0
Checksum	2428204
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	jose-takolo urbieta cendoya
Year of Birth	1941
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	47
Role	Member

Field	Value
ID	21837
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	09
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Ang Phuri
Last Name	Sherpa
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	1956
Calculated Age	32
Citizenship	Nepal
Status	H-A Worker
Residence	Sallung (Beni), Solukhumbu
Occupation	-
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	True
Sherpa	True
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	8100
Summit Date 1	1988-10-11
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	1
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	4
Summit Term	7
HCN	0
Checksum	-2113
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	ang phuri sherpa
Year of Birth	1956
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	32
Role	Hired

Field	Value
ID	21838
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:05.675609
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Member ID	10
Peak ID	YALU
Year	1988
Season	3
First Name	Phurba Kitar
Last Name	Sherpa
Sex	M
Age	0
Birth Date	-
Year of Birth	-
Calculated Age	0
Citizenship	Nepal
Status	H-A Worker
Residence	-
Occupation	-
Leader	False
Deputy	False
Basecamp Only	False
Not to BC	False
Support	False
Disabled	False
Hired	True
Sherpa	True
Tibetan	False
Summit Success	False
Claimed	False
Disputed	False
Solo	False
Traverse	False
Ski	False
Paraglide	False
Speed	-
High Point (m)	False
Personal High Point (m)	8100
Summit Date 1	1988-10-11
Summit Date 2	-
Summit Date 3	-
Summit Time 1	-
Summit Time 2	-
Summit Time 3	-
Route 1	1
Route 2	0
Route 3	0
Ascent 1	0
Ascent 2	0
Ascent 3	0
O2 Used	False
O2 None	True
O2 Climb	False
O2 Descent	False
O2 Sleep	False
O2 Medical	False
O2 Notes	-
Death	False
Death Date	-
Death Time	-
Death Type	0
Death Height (m)	0
Death Class	0
AMS	False
Weather	False
Injury	False
Injury Date	-
Injury Time	-
Injury Type	0
Injury Height (m)	0
Death Notes	-
Member Notes	-
Necrology	-
Summit Bid	4
Summit Term	7
HCN	0
Checksum	-157
Summit Note 1	-
Summit Note 2	-
Summit Note 3	-
Death Route	-
Name (lowercase)	phurba kitar sherpa
Year of Birth	-
Year	1988
Age at Expedition	-
Role	Hired

10 recorded members.

Name	Sex	Year of Birth	Citizenship	Status	Residence	Occupation
Pedro Maria (Pello) Aranburu Oiarizabal	M	1968	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Secondary school student	Details Other expeditions
Josu Arrieta Azpiazu	M	1955	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Electronics technician	Details Other expeditions
Jesus Maria (Josu) Bereziartua Etxaniz	M	1960	Spain	Leader	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Bar owner	Details Other expeditions
Pako Uriarte Arruti	M	1958	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Worker, metal furniture factory	Details Other expeditions
Benantxio Irureta Aguirre	M	1953	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Electrician	Details Other expeditions
Francisco Javier Maiz Gastesi	M	1959	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Woodworker	Details Other expeditions
Rosa Maria Segues Arregi	F	1956	Spain	BC Manager	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Ex-teacher, studing video	Details Other expeditions
Jose-Takolo Urbieta Cendoya	M	1941	Spain	Climber	Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain	Mechanic	Details Other expeditions
Ang Phuri Sherpa	M	1956	Nepal	H-A Worker	Sallung (Beni), Solukhumbu	-	Details Other expeditions
Phurba Kitar Sherpa	M	-	Nepal	H-A Worker	-	-	Details Other expeditions

References

Field	Value
ID	428
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:36.307770
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Reference ID	01
Year	1988
Type	2
Journal	AAJ
Author	Bereciartua, Jesus Mari
Title	-
Publisher	-
Publication Date	1989
Language	-
Citation	63:188 (1989)
Yak 94	-
Notes	-

Field	Value
ID	4445
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:36.307770
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Reference ID	02
Year	1988
Type	3
Journal	MM
Author	-
Title	-
Publisher	-
Publication Date	1989
Language	-
Citation	125:12 (Jan 1989)
Yak 94	-
Notes	-

Field	Value
ID	12105
Imported	2026-03-06 18:06:36.307770
Expedition ID	YALU88301
Reference ID	03
Year	1988
Type	5
Journal	-
Author	-
Title	http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12198918802/Asia-Nepal-Yalungkang
Publisher	-
Publication Date	-
Language	-
Citation	-
Yak 94	-
Notes	-

3 recorded references.

Expedition ID	Journal	Author	Title	Publisher	Citation	Yak 94
YALU88301	AAJ	Bereciartua, Jesus Mari	-	-	63:188 (1989)	-
YALU88301	MM	-	-	-	125:12 (Jan 1989)	-
YALU88301	-	-	http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12198918802/Asia-Nepal-Yalungkang	-	-	-