Overview
Kharidas is a narrow and steep valley between Nangma and Charakusa with numerous fine pyramid-shaped peaks ranging from 5,000M to 6,100M, all of which are impressive and unclimbed. The valley is mostly filled with rocky glaciers and bounded by moraines. First explored in 1999 by Italian and Swiss climbers, many of the massive rock walls remain virgin. In 2000, an American team consisting of Nils Davis, Sean Isaac, and Todd Offenbacher explored the valley further. Kharidas Valley has since gained popularity for alpine climbing. This hidden alpine rock wall lies in the Karakoram’s Huhse Valley. It offers mainly easy to moderate climbing routes, with some sections rated at 6a+ and 6b. The summit is an ideal rock needle with a 2x3m flat platform at the top, providing stunning panoramic views. With peaks reaching up to 6,000 meters, most remain unclimbed. According to local reports, a second group of Koreans made two unsuccessful attempts to climb mountains in this rarely explored valley.