First Ascent of Changla Khang West in Western Nepal
December 16, 2025
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American alpinists Benjamin Lieber and Alex Hansen made the first ascent of 6,233m Changla Khang West in remote western Nepal.
American alpinists Benjamin Lieber and Alex Hansen made the first ascent of 6,233m Changla Khang West in remote western Nepal.
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