Takargo Videos

I've uploaded a few short video clips of our Takargo climb.  You can view all my videos here: http://www.vimeo.com/joepuryear, or view them below.  A full account of the climb can be found below, or at http://climbnepal.blogspot.com/2010/03/first-ascent-of-takargo.html
Enjoy!

 
David Gottlieb climbing up the East Face on the first peak ascent of Takargo (6,771 meters) in the Rolwaling Himal of Nepal. The video was shot at approximately 11:00 a.m. on March 12, 2010 at around 6,500 meters, while climbing the final headwall to the summit ridge.


 
Joe Puryear and David Gottlieb on the summit of Takargo (6,771 meters) in the Rolwaling Himal of Nepal, after the first ascent of the peak via the East Face. The video was taken just over the highest point, northeast of the summit, where we were protected from the bitter west wind. The video was taken at approximately 2:30 p.m. on March 12, 2010. In the distance can be seen Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu.


 
David Gottlieb and Joe Puryear sitting at the base of the East Face of Takargo (6,771-meters) after the successful first ascent of the peak. Located in the Rolwaling Himal of Nepal, this was one of the last major unclimbed summits in the region. Video taken on March 13, 2010.