Lhotse

Lhotse — History

First ascent · 1956

Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss made the first ascent of Lhotse on 18 May 1956 by the west face and upper couloir.

South Face

The immense south face became a major objective for later expeditions, including a documented Soviet ascent in 1990. Route descriptions are historical; no surveyed GPS track is provided.

References

OpenTopography · Copernicus GLO-30

American Alpine Club · Swiss expedition account

Himalayan Database · Lhotse expeditions

Historical summaries and route references are research context, not a verified survey. Check original expedition accounts before relying on precise attribution.

Terrain and route accuracy

Copernicus GLO-30 digital surface elevation data accessed through OpenTopography. Samples do not represent current snow, ice, cornices, crevasses or climbing safety.

Waypoint connections are schematic unless a recorded GPS track is explicitly verified. Not for navigation or safety decisions.