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First ascent of Mukut Himal on 17 Oct by: Mark Aitken, Sian Beaty, Alexander Duhault, Mark Soares with 3 Sherpas.

Sherpas went 4 days before the main team to equip most 600m of the route in fixed rope.

Approach through Mu La (the highlight for most of the unexperienced members).

Difficulties: 45/50-degree slopes below col on the North Ridge. North Ridge itself 30/35 degrees. Scottish winter grade 3 (PD+)

All 3 Sherpas from Kharikhola below Lukla:
Kami Sherpa
Mingma Dorje Sherpa
Gelgin Sherpa