BHAGIRATHI III 2005

BHAGIRATHI III 2005

Area:Gangotri Glacier

Height: 6454 m

Team :Spanish

Leader: David Garcia Iturrichd

Team Size:6

ResultUnsuccessful

Period:September to October

Summary

David Garcia Iturrichd led a six-member team of mountain guides from Spain . They were to attempt the southwest pillar route on the Bhagirathi III peak. They arrived at the base camp of Gangotri on 17th September and made higher camps till 2nd October. However, they were caught in continuous bad weather, which made climbing very dangerous with much snowfall. Hence they gave up their attempt at 5450m.