Our original intention had been to climb the hitherto unclimbed southeast ridge of Khatang .
When we saw the difficulties , including a 300 - meter - high rock step , we realized we would not have the time .
Our original intention had been to climb the hitherto unclimbed southeast ridge of Khatang , but when we saw the difficulties , including a 300 - meter - high rock step , we realized we would not have the time .