Ombigaichen

Ombigaichen is a fine peak on the south side of Imja Tsho, and is linked via a high arête to Ama Dablam. Walls of fluted snow characterise this face. A small hanging glacier is an impressive feature of this mountain.

Ombigaichen
Ombigaichen overlooking our camp below Imja Tsho.
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Fluted snow and hanging glacier on Ombigaichen, with Imja Glacier moraine in foreground.
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The moraine from a formerly expanded glacier flowing off Ombigaichen, en closing a small lake.
 
Photos Michael Hambrey, April-May, 2003