The day before yesterday we made it out of Mustang. So the Trail of Change expedition 2014 found its end as well. Now we have about 25 days of trekking behind us and we are really looking forward to focusing … Weiterlesen
Dust till down. Our lens rings are scretching like a late 80s Hip Hip DJ. As already mentioned we did not make it much further north than to Tsarang, the former capital of Lho (Upper Mustang). Around Tsarang we focused … Weiterlesen
29°north. This time we won’t get closer to the tibetan boarder. Tsarang, a magic village, the former capital and residence of the raja of Lho. A medieval place. A magic spirit is ruling over this dried out canyon village. The … Weiterlesen
To be honest, the last days sucked. Can you imagine you plan for a mountaineering expedition, dreaming of a bright snowy landscape, camplife, only you and your buddies and then you have to change your plans radically? Read the full … Weiterlesen
Little new snow on the ridges, we observe fast moving high altitudes clouds and strong winds in the summit regions. We feel confirmed not trying to move into the Hidden Valley by violence. Read the full Post on the Trail of … Weiterlesen
Jomsom is the local logistic center in the Upper Takh Khola (Kali Gandaki Valley). It has a small airport and most of the trekkers go from here back down to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Yesterday we met our our cook and … Weiterlesen
The first ones on top and the last ones who left. Yesterday we succesfully crossed the Thorung La. A Story about cold fingers and speed records… When we arrived on Sunday in Thorung Phedi High Camp (4850m) we had two … Weiterlesen
We are on the way up. Friday we spent with working and a nice 6h acclimatisation climb from Manang (3550m) up a crumbling moraine ridge to a snowy plateau at around 4200m. Read the full Post on the Trail of Change … Weiterlesen