Saldim West

Saldim West is a 6388m peak in the Makalu Himal (ENE of Shershon village on Tibetan border). The Himalayan Database records 3 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 2016 by Vlad Capusan, Zolt Torok.

Peak Details

Field Value
ID 298
Imported 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808
Peak ID SALW
Peak Name Saldim West
Alt. Name Peak 5, Saldim Ri, Yaphu Ri
Location Makalu Himal (ENE of Shershon village on Tibetan border)
Height (m) 6388
Height (ft) 20958
Sub-range 14
Region 2
Open True
Unlisted False
Trekking Peak False
Trekking Year -
Restricted Opened in 2003
Host Country 4
Status 2
Notes Other map altitudes: 6374m - HMG-MT 6388m - HMG-Finn, HMG-MT 6404m - Shangri La, Japan MMW Nepa map incorrectly labels a 6432m peak west of Yaupa as Peak 5. True Peak 5 (aka Saldim) is SE of Yaupa on Tibetan border. Some locals consider Peak 5 (Saldim West) and Saldim to be two distinct peaks of 6388m (Peak 5/Yaphu Ri) and 6374m (Saldim) that are near each other. The Ministry now considers Peak 5 (Saldim West) and Saldim to be distinct peaks.
First Ascent Year 2016
First Ascent Season 3
First Ascent Expedition SALW16301
First Summit Date Nov 01
First Ascent Country Romania
First Summiters Vlad Capusan, Zolt Torok
First Ascent Notes -
Reference Notes -
Photo Notes -
First Ascent Year 2016
First Ascent Date Nov 01 2016
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Expeditions

3 recorded expeditions.

Expedition ID Year Nationality Route Claimed Basecamp Date Summit Date
SALW14101 2014 USA SE Face 2nd May 2014 3rd May 2014
SALW15301 2015 USA SE Face 24th October 2015 24th October 2015
SALW16301 2016 Romania S Face 28th October 2016 31st October 2016