Marek Holeck and Ondro Huserka reached the summit of 7,234m Langtang Lirung today at 11 am Nepal time. They are currently on their way down.
Holecek has just reported the good news over satellite phone. The pair has completed the first ascent of the mountain’s 2,200m+ east face after six hard days of climbing.
Holecek of the Czech Republic and Huserka of Slovakia had hoped to reach the top yesterday, but deep, sugary snow forced them into a fifth bivouac just below the highest point.
The climbers covered the last meters to the top this morning and immediately started down. It may take them one more day to safely reach base camp.
