Changzheng Ri


Changzheng Ri is a mountain in Tibet, China.

Description

Changzheng Ri is a summit in the Himalayas of Tibet. It is situated north of Changtse and north of Mount Everest in Qomolangma National Nature Preserve. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the Rong River which is a tributary of the Arun River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,366 metres above the Rongbuk Glacier in. The first ski descent from the peak was made in 2003 by Jimmy Chin.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Changzheng Ri is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains, causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, and October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.