DHAULAGIRI
Mountains of Nepal

Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and is located in the Himalayas of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain". After its discovery in 1808 by the western world, Dhaulagiri became known as the highest mountain in the world. This lasted for 30 years before being usurped by Kangchenjunga. Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji of a Swiss/Austrian expedition. This was also the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane which also crashed during the approach. The airplane was later abandoned on the mountain. On October 24October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 68 days remaining. Events 69 Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus, the commander of the Danube armies, loyal to Vespasian, defeat the forces 1999 Ginette Harrison, an accomplished British climber, died in an avalanche while attempting Dhaulagiri.

Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill
Latitude:	28° 42′ N
Longitude:	83° 30′ E
Location:	Nepal
Range:	Himalayas
First ascent:	May 13 1960 by a Swiss/ Austrian team
Easiest route:	snow/ice climb