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When was the first confirmed ascent of Annapurna I?
Quick Answer
Annapurna I was first climbed on 3 June 1950 by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal.
The Full Story
Annapurna I was first successfully climbed on 3 June 1950. French mountaineers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the 8,091-meter summit during a French expedition led by Marcel Ichac and others. It was the first ascent of any 8,000-meter peak. The climb is also remembered for severe frostbite that cost Herzog several fingers and toes on the descent.
Key Facts
1.Date: 3 June 1950
2.Elevation: 8,091 m
3.First ascent by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal
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