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Kangchenjunga was first successfully climbed in 1955 in an expedition lead by Charles Evans who reportedly had climbed [[Mount Everest]]. The ascent was first tried in 1905 by Joe Brown and George Band who were followed the next day by Tony Streather and Norman Hardie. All of the men from the first attempt met an unfortunate end in an avalanche. The climb in 1955 actually halted several feet from the summit of the mountain in regards to the Sikkimese religion and their beliefs that the peak is sacred. All other expeditions since then have also honored the Sikkimese by stopping several feet short of the mountain's highest peak.

Kangchenjunga was first successfully climbed in 1955 in an expedition lead by Charles Evans who reportedly had climbed [[Mount Everest]]. The ascent was first tried in 1905 by Joe Brown and George Band who were followed the next day by Tony Streather and Norman Hardie. All of the men from the first attempt met an unfortunate end in an avalanche. The climb in 1955 actually halted several feet from the summit of the mountain in regards to the Sikkimese religion and their beliefs that the peak is sacred. All other expeditions since then have also honored the Sikkimese by stopping several feet short of the mountain's highest peak.

Two outstanding women have climbed Kangchenjunga. Ginette Harrison, who, to this day is the only woman to have ever reached the summit. And Wanda Rutkiewicz who died on the mountain on May 12th or 13th (records aren't clear) 1992. She is revered ot this day as the greatest women climber ever.

Two outstanding women have climbed Kangchenjunga. Ginette Harrison, who, to this day is the only woman to have ever reached the summit. And Wanda Rutkiewicz who died on the mountain on May 12th or 13th (records aren't clear) 1992. She is revered to this day as the greatest women climber ever.