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Climber completes three 6,000-metre peaks in nine days

By Tourism Times
Published at : 29 Oct 2026, 8:23 PM

KATHMANDU: Climber Mario Ing. Egger has summited three peaks above 6,000 metres in Nepal within nine days, according to expedition organiser 8K Expeditions.

Egger climbed Mera Peak (6,476 metres) on October 21, Lobuche East (6,119 metres) on October 27 and Island Peak (6,189 metres) on October 29. He was accompanied by climbing guide Chhewang Sherpa throughout the expedition.

The company described the climbs as a “Triple 6,000m Summit” challenge. It also announced bookings for similar expeditions in spring and autumn 2027.

Tags: #Mountaineering #Expedition #Climbing #Summit #Himalayas

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