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I saw it from Pokhara on a trek, and it's a lovely bit of romanticism to think that there is a summit left on earth that is unconquered by choice, at least for a while. It humanizes the mountains, and it's a fun story to hear from the guides.

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There are lots of unclimbed peaks. Below is link to the most prominent 16 in BC, not an remote local. Getting your name on a first assent isn't especially difficult. The real issue is the logistics of getting to the bottom of the mountain rather than the top.

https://bivouac.com/Unclimbed.asp?rq=ProcessForm&MinHeight=2...

When I was there, clouds due to monsoon season kept it hidden in Pokhara. About a week later I was in Ghorepani and while sitting in a tea house having lunch, the owner came running in all excited. Leading us outside, there it was... one of the most magnificent things I have ever experienced. The view only lasted about 5 minutes before clouds rolled back in and obscured it.

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