Area: Hinku
Valley in the Everest Area
Regarded as technically very challenging on all possible
routes, Kusum Kanguru is an impressive rock and ice
peak which forms the border between the Dudhkosi in
the south and Hinku Valley to the north. Its name
originating in Sherpa language means the Three Snow-White
Gods. This climb is suggested only for participants
who have enough alpine mountaineering experience.
South-East
Ridge:
The approach to the South East Face is from the Hinku
valley side. From Lukla the base camp can be reached
in 5 days. The ascent route to the main summit is
through the South East Face. With a base cam at 4360m,
two or three high camps are required to complete the
climb.
North Ridge:
The North Ridge is approached from Monjo on the trail
to Namche Bazaar. From base camp ascend steep grass
and scree and finally a ramp leading to the ridge
proper.