Burke Kang
Burke Kang is a 6942m peak in the Khumbu Himal (ENE of Hungchhi on Tibetan border). The Himalayan Database records 4 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 2017 by Noel Hanna, Samden Bhote, Nanda Dorje Sherpa, Pemba Tshering (Maila) Sherpa.
Peak Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 370 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808 |
| Peak ID | BURK |
| Peak Name | Burke Kang |
| Alt. Name | Burke Khang |
| Location | Khumbu Himal (ENE of Hungchhi on Tibetan border) |
| Height (m) | 6942 |
| Height (ft) | 22776 |
| Sub-range | 12 |
| Region | 2 |
| Open | True |
| Unlisted | False |
| Trekking Peak | False |
| Trekking Year | - |
| Restricted | Opened in 2014 |
| Host Country | 4 |
| Status | 2 |
| Notes | Other map altitudes: 6920m - Schneider 6942m - HMG-MT, HMG-Finn |
| First Ascent Year | 2017 |
| First Ascent Season | 3 |
| First Ascent Expedition | BURK17301 |
| First Summit Date | Oct 05 |
| First Ascent Country | Ireland, Nepal |
| First Summiters | Noel Hanna, Samden Bhote, Nanda Dorje Sherpa, Pemba Tshering (Maila) Sherpa |
| First Ascent Notes | - |
| Reference Notes | - |
| Photo Notes | - |
| First Ascent Year | 2017 |
| First Ascent Date | Oct 05 2017 |
| pkname_lower | burke kang |
Expeditions
4 recorded expeditions.
| Expedition ID | Year | Nationality | Route | Claimed | Basecamp Date | Summit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURK15301 | 2015 | USA | SE Buttress-S Face | 30th October 2015 | 10th November 2015 | |
| BURK16301 | 2016 | USA | SE Buttress-S Face | 4th November 2016 | 9th November 2016 | |
| BURK17101 | 2017 | USA | E Couloir | 17th March 2017 | - | |
| BURK17301 | 2017 | USA | S Face-SE Ridge | 27th September 2017 | 5th October 2017 |