Rising southwest of Namche Bazaar in the shadow of Mt. Everest, above the Bhote Kosi River, Kwangde Lho, also referred to as Kongde Ri or Kwande, forms an impressive multi-summited ridge on the eastern end of the Lumding Himal. The mountain's northern flank rises as an ominous barrier featured by several steep ridges, buttresses, and ice/mixed lines. Rising to 6.187 meters, Kwangde Lho is an impressive yet oft overlooked technical alpine objective.

With much excitement and tremendous appreciation for all of our sponsors and the support we've received, the three of us are looking forward to our departure for the Khumbu region on December 16th. We invite you to join us on our trip as we try to establish a new line on this impressive Himalayan wall, as we will be posting frequent dispatches from the field brought to you in part by the imagery of Cory Richards and film/video of Chris Alstrin.

Thanks so much to all of you who have helped make this expedition a reality...including friends, family and sponsors alike.

More soon!