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After Island Peak, Labouche East

Dave Bingham successfully summited Island Peak and Labouche East in Nepal. A technical peak of 6119m, Labouche East requires a six-hour ascent with difficult slabs and fixed ropes. Dave, an experienced mountaineer, describes it as one of his toughest climbs.

Posted bygwentmc-admin11 November 20239 November 2023Posted inNews, TributeTags:achievement, himalaya, imja tse, island peak, Labouche East

Tristan summits Island Peak

On 13th May 2023, Tristan Blanchard, a member of the Gwent Mountaineering Club, successfully reached the summit of Imja Tse/Island Peak (20,305ft) in the Nepal Himalaya, coinciding with his birthday.

Posted bygwentmc-admin117 May 202314 November 2023Posted inNews, TributeTags:achievement, himalaya, imja tse, island peak

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