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When was the first successful ascent of Makalu?
Quick Answer
Makalu was first climbed on 15 May 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy.
The Full Story
Makalu was first successfully climbed on 15 May 1955. French climbers Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy reached the 8,485-meter summit on the Nepal-Tibet border. Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain on Earth and is known for its steep, isolated shape. The French expedition was one of the major Himalayan mountaineering successes of the 1950s.
Key Facts
1.Date: 15 May 1955
2.Elevation: 8,485 m
3.First climbers: Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy
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