Karakoram, Pakistan

We spend some 5 weeks in the Karakoram area in Northern Pakistan, without the bikes this time.

 

Khumbu Trek

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Mentok - Goal 6000m

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One of the goals of this trip is to climb up Mentok, a 6000m peak accessible from Korzok, hence we are going to be able to use - at last - all the kit we're been carrying around since the beginning (ice axe, crampons, harness, rope etc). We set off for 2 days of adventure. We find a perfect camping spot around 5,300m, with water nearby. Early start in the morning (3 am) for the final climb. We reach the 6,017m of the main pass around 7. Small snack at the top before walking down to the tent for a well-deserved nap. Back to Korzok in the late afternoon for a comforting and fortifying dal bat (rice and dal). We are tired, but glad to have reached the 6000m. Tomorrow, we're back on the road.

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Preparing for Mentok

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Here are some photos of our training session in the Ecrins National Park last weekend (taken by Pierre):