Dhaulagiri 2005: Korean and three Sherpas summit!

As per the report of Liaison officer and Team Leader, the following one member and three high altitude workers of 2005 Korea Dhaulagiri Peak Expedition Team have been successful to scale the 8167 meter high Mt. Dhaulagiri I  at 5:00 p.m. on 4th May, 2005:

1.            Mr. Im Bok Choi , (20 Yrs), Member,  Korea 

2.            Mr. Dowa Sherpa, (45 yrs), High Altitude Worker, Makalu - 9, Sankhusava

3.            Mr. Serap Jongbu Sherpa, (35 yrs), High Altitude Worker, Khumjung - 3, Solukhumbu

4.            Mr. Pema Tshiring Sherpa, (35 yrs), High Altitude Worker, Makalu - 9, Sankhuwasava

       The 8 members 2005 Korea Dhaulagiri Peak Expedition Team was permitted to climb 8167 m. high Mt. Dhaulagiri I from North East Ridge for the period of 75 days from 27th March, 2005 under the leadership of  Mr. Jae Hong Ahn from Republic 0f Korea.

 The handling agency of the Expedition Team is Ne - Ko Treks and Expedition P. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.

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