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Charakusa Valley

(Back to: Asia, Pakistan)

2010: Pathan Brakk (ca 5,410m), southwest flank, second ascent; K7 West (6,615m), southwest pillar, attempt. By Matt McCormick, AAC

2010: K7 West (6,615m), southwest pillar, attempt. By Cecelia Buil, Spain

2010: Margherita’s Peak (5,400m), south ridge, Open Eyes; K7 West (6,615m), southwest pillar, attempt; Farol West (6,370m), west face, Telegraph Road. By Daniele Nardi, Italy

2009: Farol Far East (6,200m), first ascent, and other ascents. By Simon Oswald, Switzerland

2009: Nafees Cap, Naughty Daddies. By Dougald MacDonald, AAC

2009: K7 West, southwest pillar, The Children of Hushe. By Rolando Larcher, Società Alpinisti Tridentini / Club Alpino Accademico Italiano

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