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There exist two distinct summit to
Lobuche peak: Lobuche east ( 6119m/ 20,075ft ) and
Lobuche west ( 6145m/ 20161ft ). Although they are
connected by a continuous ridge there is a sharp gap and
a considerable distance between them. The trekking peak
permit is for the east peak, whilst Lobuche west, well
seen at the head of the Lobuche glacier, requires and
expedition permit. Lobuche is also spelt Lobuche on some
maps.
Lobuche peak is an attractive summit, offering a variety
of existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen
from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east
face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to
and icy skyline. This skyline forms the south ridges,
the junction of the east faces with the glaciated south
west face and the line of the normal route of ascent.
This in turn leads to the summit ridge running north
west from the top of the east faces through several
small summit to the east peak. |
