Regarding the international recognition of new 8000m Peaks
The UIAA has initiated the Agura project with the primary mandate to identify and recognize minor peaks above the altitude of 8000m. Currently, only 8 of Nepal’s 8000m peaks are recognized internationally.
A mountain massif is very big and can have more than one peak that is higher than 8000m. As you know, many climbers attempt to climb these “side peaks of 8000m and above”: by using completely different and separate routes. These expeditions only focus to climb the side peak and not the main peak. These expeditions and expert mountaineers already recognize these peaks with its own identity and as a separate challenge from the main peak.
International Recognition of New 8000m Peaks
Regarding the international recognition of new 8000m Peaks
The UIAA has initiated the Agura project with the primary mandate to identify and recognize minor peaks above the altitude of 8000m. Currently, only 8 of Nepal’s 8000m peaks are recognized internationally.
A mountain massif is very big and can have more than one peak that is higher than 8000m. As you know, many climbers attempt to climb these “side peaks of 8000m and above”: by using completely different and separate routes. These expeditions only focus to climb the side peak and not the main peak. These expeditions and expert mountaineers already recognize these peaks with its own identity and as a separate challenge from the main peak.
I believe strongly that the recognition of these six new 8000m peaks will bring in a new era of inspirational mountaineering campaigns, which will bring new challenges to veteran climbers and light up the imaginations of the aspiring youth. The international recognition of these new 8000m peaks will also encourage more expeditions to come to Nepal, which will increase royalty collection, increase job opportunities, stimulate the local and national economies and greatly enhance the global reputation and prestige of Nepal as a safe, secure and quality destination in the world.
Ang Tshering Sherpa
Honorary Member of UIAA (World Mountaineering and Climbing Federation)
Immediate Past President of UAAA (Asian Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) and NMA(Nepal Mountaineering Association)
Senior Vice President of IMA (International Mountaineers Association)
Member of Nepalese Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism Rule, Regulation and Policy Review Recommendation Committee, Government of Nepal
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