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There exist two distinct summit to Lobuche peak: Lobuche east (
6119m/ 20,075ft ) and Lobuche west ( 6145m/ 20161ft ). Although
they are connected by a continuous ridge there is a sharp gap
and a considerable distance between them. The trekking peak
permit is for the east peak, whilst Lobuche west, well seen at
the head of the Lobuche glacier, requires and expedition permit.
Lobuche is also spelt Lobuche on some maps.
Lobuche peak is an attractive summit, offering a variety of
existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen from near
Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east face rises above
the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to and icy skyline. This
skyline forms the south ridges, the junction of the east faces
with the glaciated south west face and the line of the normal
route of ascent. This in turn leads to the summit ridge running
north west from the top of the east faces through several small
summit to the east peak.
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