sharp peak marked 22,200 ft. on the map, which lay
on the further side of the Gurla Mandhata glacier. In
front of us a steep descent led down to a gap in the
ridge, from which again rose the final arete leading to the
PEAS 22,200 FT. SOUTH-WEST OF GURLA MANDHATA
FROM ABOVE C
summit, which still seemed a long way off. The usual
afternoon clouds were already gathering in a threatening
manner, and a lively discussion arose as to what
we should do next. If we went on we should have
to spend a night on the exposed ridge probably at
an altitude of 24,000 ft., with no wraps except our gloves
and jerseys. Henri suggested descending into the gap
and passing the night in a hole in the snow, Alexis and
of avalanche Gurla Mandhata hole where the night was spent Peak 22,200 ft.
Broken line gives 25,350 ft. Summit of [ Cross gives position of snowtrack
