Five members of the Osaka climbers club recently had impeccable weather for a Mnt. aspiring summit attempt. Members ranged from 60-70 years old were surprised with the difficulty of the climb. With 5 climbers and 5 guides this was a large group! Compounding the challenge Colin Todd Hut was closed for repairs and it was necessary for the group to bivi at the foot of the NW Ridge. But they make them tough in Osaka and despite new snow requiring crampons on the mostly rock route the Japanese summited at noon. It was an amazing achievement by the both the clients and the hard working guides.
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