Karjiang
| Karjiang | |
|---|---|
  Karjiang Location within Tibet | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,221 m (23,691 ft)[1] Ranked 99th |
| Prominence | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
| Parent peak | Kula Kangri |
| Listing | Mountains of China |
| Coordinates | 28°15′29″N 90°38′50″E / 28.258122°N 90.647163°E |
| Geography | |
Country | China |
Region | Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 13, 2024 by Liu Yang and Song Yuancheng. |
Karjiang is a mountain in the Tibet Autonomous Region, located near the Bhutan–Tibet border. The highest peak of the Karjiang group is Karjiang I or Karjiang South, with an elevation of 7,221 metres (23,691 ft);[1] it was summited on August 13, 2024, by Liu Yang and Song Yuancheng.[2] Other peaks include Karjiang North (7196 m), Karjiang II/Central (7045 m), Karjiang III or Taptol Kangri (6820 m) and the top of the north-eastern shoulder (6400 m).
Attempts
[edit]In 1986, a Japanese expedition led by N. Shigo climbed Karjiang II (Central).[3][4][5]
A Dutch expedition attempted to climb Karjiang during September–October 2001 without success.[6] The group consisted of Haroen Schijf, Rudolf van Aken, Pepijn Bink, Court Haegens, Willem Horstmann and Rein-Jan Koolwijk.[7] The group climbed Karjiang III. According to Schijf, Karjiang I looked very steep and difficult to climb, and the bad weather made an attempt too dangerous.[4]
In 2010, Joe Puryear and David Gottlieb gained the Shipton-Tilman Award for an attempt to climb Karjiang. However, they did not receive the necessary permit and made an attempt to climb Labuche Kang 420 kilometres (260 mi) to the west, during which Puryear died.[8]
In 2024, a Chinese expedition led by Liu Tang made the first recorded ascent of the main summit. They faced deep snow on the way up and summited on August 13, 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Bisht, Ramesh Chandra (1 January 2008). International Encyclopaedia Of Himalayas (5 Vols.). Mittal Publications. p. 34. ISBN 978-81-8324-265-3. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ↑ The Himalayan Club Newsletter. Himalayan Club. 1985. p. 27. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- 1 2 Schijf, Haroen (2002-09-01). John Harlin (ed.). "Karjiang attempt, Taptol Kangri and Kangmi Kangri first ascents". Climbs and Expeditions: Tibet. American Alpine Journal. American Alpine Club: 433–434. ISBN 978-0-930410-91-9. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link) - ↑ "Karjiang, Kula Kangri Group". Climbs and Expeditions. American Alpine Journal. 29 (61). American Alpine Club: 287. 1987. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Karjiang expeditie 2001". Pionieren.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
- ↑ Schijf, Haroen (2002). "Karjiang Attempt, Taptol Kangroi and Kangmi Kangri First Ascents". Climbs and Expeditions: Tibet. American Alpine Journal. 44 (76). American Alpine Club: 433–434. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ↑ Griffin, Lindsay (2010-10-28). "Noted American killed in Tibet". British Mountaineering Council (BMC). Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ Benavides, Angela (2024-11-14). "Chinese Bag First Ascent of World's 4th-Highest Unclimbed Peak » Explorersweb". Explorersweb. Retrieved 2025-11-16.