How Hard and Tough is Pisang Peak Climbing
How Hard and Tough is Pisang Peak Climbing is an important and necessary subject, especially for interested adventurers and climbers.
The climb of Pisang Peak can be hard for some trekkers and beginners, but it is approachable. To reach on top of Pisang Peak Summit at 6,091 m, or 19,983 feet high. Although Pisang Peak looks stunning and attractive from the scenic Manang Valley. The route to the summit is quite technical in some sections of the climb and requires patience and skills. Where all climbers require adequate climbing gear to accept the challenges to reach on top of the Pisang Summit.
Pisang Peak is a classic mountain and a most rewarding adventure around the Himalayan ranges.
Located on the upper ridges, and above the scenic wide Manang Valley, enclosed by arrays of snow peaks. From the summit of Pisang Peak climbers can enjoy the panorama from Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Manaslu mountain range.
As well as peaks of above 6,000 m with dramatic views of beautiful country’s landscapes. Pisang Peak is listed by the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) as Trekking Peaks of Nepal.
A beautiful lofty peak stands majestically on its own apart from other ranges of peaks of the Chulus and Annapurna Himalayas. Although, the climb, is approachable and straightforward to reach the summit of Pisang Peak. It is not that tough, as long as the climbers are well prepared. As well as getting well acclimatized to tackle the altitude and some challenging technical sections to negotiate.
Climbers need time, to adjust to the altitude and get familiar with the surrounding rough terrains. As well as having time for exercise with climbing practice, and scouting the safe routes to the summit.
For successful and safe climbs and descents, climbers have to establish a base and advance to high camps. After a good preparation, then head for the summit bid on top of Pisang Peak.
The Nature of Pisang Peak Climbing and its Surroundings
Before the summit bid of Pisang Peak, and to overcome the hard and toughness of the climb. Climbers need to study the nature and formation of the mountain first, as well as check the routes of climbing.
Pisang Peak at 6,091m /19,983 feet high, rises above the yak pastures and the Pisang village. In a uniform slope to the final summit, which is an undistinguished snow and ice ridges.
The views of Pisang Peak as seen from the Manang Valley are more interesting with a winding ridge line. The face above Pisang Peak is the truncated southern end of the mountain. It is formed by a steeply tilted rock, the dip slope of which faces the valley. As seen in Pisang Peak, with a great rock slab, the whole mountain nearly looks like an irregularly shaped Pyramid.
The Pisang Peak and its surroundings provide a wider scope for exploration and to pioneer the whole of its western flank. Which is guarded by a hanging glacier that offers considerable challenges and a traverse to the summit ridge.
The long undulating ice and rocky slopes connect more to the northern summit before curving towards the west flank. It makes a superb possibility, towards the western end of the ridge. It appears to highly technical ridge, guarded by huge rock slabs, a feature on the side above the valley.
The Climbing Grande of Pisang Peak
Pisang Peak is one of the trekking peaks listed by the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). Among all the trekking peaks in Nepal, Pisang Peak is seldom climbed, by a few groups of climbers and mountaineers.
A perfect peak for beginners as well as for the expert and veteran climbers. Climbing to Pisang Peak provides good exercise and practice before aiming for major mountaineering expeditions.
As Pisang offers great climbing skills with various technical factors to challenge before reaching the summit.
There are several grading systems used for the alpine-style climb for a day or more. But the simplest, most straightforward, popular are the French and Swiss grading alpine climbing classification systems.
Pisang Peak climbing grade is PD + which means ‘Per Difficult’ with plus, leads to an upfront or direct climb. To the summit, with some challenges of technical sections to tackle. Climbing from moraine, glaciers of ice, snow, and rocks with few short verticals steep climbs. All climbers need fixed ropes, ice-axe wearing good climbing boots and crampons, as well as helmets from occasional rock falls. Then finally walking slowly on a snowy slope-sided ridgeline to reach the summit of Pisang Peak.
The Climbing to the Summit of Pisang peak
The climb to the summit of Pisang Peak leads to the South-West Face Ridge. The first ascent was made by a mountaineer named Wellenkamp in 1955 during a German Annapurna Expeditions in around Annapurna Circuit Short Trek. The climb to Pisang Peak begins after staying overnight at Lower or Upper Pisang Villages. The trail follows with a steep climb through sparse woods and pastures to a Kharka (Yak herders shelter) at
4,380 meters/14,370 feet. Then establish the base camp high above the Pisang village and towards the north of Manang Valley and Annapurna Himalayas. The camping is supported by a separate unit of the kitchen followed by a cook and kitchen staff, guides, and porters. After having an extra day at Pisang Peak base camp for acclimatization and to study the route of the climb. Then adventure leads to a faint path that continues towards an open hillside, following a ridge. The climb leads to a shoulder on the southwest ridge at 5,400 m /17,716 feet. A perfect site for the High or Advance Camp, depending upon the season, as this area might be covered in snow. From the High Camp, the adventure begins early morning before the crack of dawn and then climbs above a well-defined ridge. After negotiating safely on a few technical sections and finally leads you toward the snow slope. Which is quite steep and strenuous, although without any difficulty to reach the Pisang Peak Summit. Feeling great with ecstasy after the hard climb to the summit with spectacular views that surround the top.
Nevertheless, the tough effort rewarded with an adventure of a lifetime experience. The descent is made, on the same safe route to the base camp.
After a great adventure and triumph at the summit of Pisang Peak.
The Best season for Pisang Peak Climbing
The right time of the seasons is important in mountaineering and the climb of Pisang. The best time and climbing seasons for Pisang Peak and other adventures around the Nepal Himalayas. Spring and autumn/fall.
The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant walks and scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of light snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold morning and late afternoon till night time. Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species.
The next best season is autumn/fall, where most days are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trekking. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, but it gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon until night time are cold, and chances of light snowfall above 3,000 m.
Conclusion
The hardness and toughness of Pisang Peak Climb entirely depend upon physical fitness and the right preparations. As well as the duration of the climb and allowing extra days for acclimatization and preparations.
Most important in choosing the best reliable trekking companies, with good logistic support, expert guides and camping staff. Including the best time of the season for Pisang Peak or any other trekking peaks in Nepal.
