Kang Kuru

Kang Kuru is a 6344m peak in the Mustang Himal (NNE of Tsartse, WSW of Ghami village). The Himalayan Database records 1 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 2008 by Peter Athans, Theodore Hessler.

Peak Details

Field Value
ID 320
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Peak ID KAKU
Peak Name Kang Kuru
Alt. Name -
Location Mustang Himal (NNE of Tsartse, WSW of Ghami village)
Height (m) 6344
Height (ft) 20814
Sub-range 16
Region 6
Open False
Unlisted True
Trekking Peak False
Trekking Year -
Restricted -
Host Country 1
Status 2
Notes Other map altitudes: 6344m - HMG-Finn Ministry also lists a Kang Kuru (6355m) in Damodar NE of Jomsom Himal (same as Kumlung Himal?).
First Ascent Year 2008
First Ascent Season 1
First Ascent Expedition KAKU08101
First Summit Date Apr 16
First Ascent Country USA
First Summiters Peter Athans, Theodore Hessler
First Ascent Notes -
Reference Notes -
Photo Notes -
First Ascent Year 2008
First Ascent Date Apr 16 2008
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Expeditions

1 recorded expeditions.

Expedition ID Year Nationality Route Claimed Basecamp Date Summit Date
KAKU08101 2008 USA W Ridge 13th April 2008 16th April 2008