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5/7:
After one night in Rachungkaru (4930m) we climb towards the pass
Kyamayru La, 5430m. My stomach is still in some disorder. For that
reason we
decide to use one of our spare days to shorten the task of
the day. So we only
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here come the horses! Our helpers always need some time to pack
everything up, after we have started walking. But they are fast, while
I am not really fit yet. So they pass us eventually. Rachungkaru can be
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The
cairn of Kyamayuru La, 5430m. Far away, to the right, is the lake Tso
Kar.
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I
take a brake a while after the pass. The next green valley opens up
ahead. Here is a look to the southeast. Our main target, The 6000-er
Yalung Nong is in the middle of the picture with its characteristic
glacier on the north slope. It's the northern peak we see
here,
the south peak can be glimpsed behind, a little to the right. Further
to the right and closer is tomorrows target, Kostse Ri 5610m. |
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This
is a look to the southwest from the same place. Parts of Gyama Peaks
rise at the far end of the valley. Generally, all these peaks rise
above 6000m. It's an increadibly grand, beautiful and arid landscape we
see now. Extremely clear air and intense colors. During all this day,
as well as yesterday, we met no one except from our own group. |
One
of many water crossings. The water is cold and you can cut yourself on
sharp stones. For this reason we bought plastic sandales, to wear on
the passages. The only problem is that I forgot mine at home... What to
do? Well, one crosses the water and then throws the sandals back to the
other one! Just find the sollution to the problem. |
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At the
next campsite, Gyamalbama on 5250m altitude. The "smooth giant"
Yalung Nong is in the background. This is the first night that I can
feel the high altitude and get some sleeping problems.
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6/7: It's early
morning, we
have packed our tents and are going for the next pass. As usual, the
weather seemes a bit questionable, but it has always improved during
the day, so we expect that to happen today as well.
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The
pass Kostse La at 5400m. Behind we can see Spangnak Ri, 6380m.
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I
need about 1h to climb the 200 altitude meters from the pass
to
the summit of Kostse Ri, 5610m. The air is very thin now and
I'm still not entirely well. But it's beautiful up here! |
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Parts
of Gyama Peaks in the background. |
Mentok
Range far to the south. We will pass it towards the end of our trek.
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Descending
towards the next camp site, Gyamalhoma at 5150m. It's a little to the
right down in the valley. |
Two
thirds of our exellent team, Punchok (helper) and Konchok
(cook). Konchok manages to serve us entirely new dishes every day,
always quite delicious! Furthermore, on his advice we move the next
day, a resting day, a short bit upwards to 5300m. Here is enough grass
for the horses and a perfect starting point towards Yalung
Nongs
south peak, the highest and best of the two. This will be
our ABC,
advanced bacecamp. |
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