Lobuche Peak has rarely be climbed. Most attempts on the mountain climb the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, before the true peak. Base camp for the South Ridge is best established near a hidden lake at th  e base of the South-West Face near 5,551 m. The views from Ama Dablam and Tawuche are spectacular, and this spot provides a superb site for the base camp.
From the end of the lake climb beneath the main glaciers and gain access to the ridge overlooking Lobuche and the Khumbu Glacier. This point can be reached from the Lobuche side without great difficulty. Depending on the conditions the snow ridge can be followed. After crevasses will dictate the best line to take. Parties have recorded problems with crevasses cutting the ridge and presenting difficulties. The true summit can be reached with some difficulty by gaining the notch by descender and climbing the quite difficult snow slope to the summit.
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