Distance

8.0 km to summit

16.0 km total

Elevation

1,854 m start

Vertical

1,690 m gain

Time

4 hr 48 min to summit

9 hr 3 min total

Wanted to climb temple for over 3 years so it felt like a dream come true. Amazing summit views and my first 11,000 er!

Route name

Southwest Slopes

out-and-back
Obstacles

rockfall/loose rock, weather

Key gear

helmet, trekking poles