Took a few friends through the rarely explored Spangnak trail and along the way also climbed the Spangnak mountain. It's a straightforward ascent; the only challenge being the long approach to the top. A few pics to reminisce the trip.
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Kyagar Tso - Spangnak Base is about a four hour hike from here. |
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Kyagar Tso - As seen from the summit of Spangnak (6150m) |
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The Summit Party - Pradeep and Maneesha to my right. |
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The Higher Spangnak - Main summit (6300m) - Seen in the distant background. |
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A mutt at our base camp. Total nuisance but very photogenic. |
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A rocky peak along the trail. |
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A glacial pool just short of the Spangnak Glacier |
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Spangnak Glacier in the background. |
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Stranded?? |
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The penultimate campsite |
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First glimpse of Tso Moriri - As seen from a high pass. |
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Maneesha with her "Rock-y" acquaintances. |
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Tso Moriri (Chumser-Lungser in the background) |