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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 4 – Jomolhari B.C. Acclimatization Day
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Map The Acclimatization Issue Scarce Mountain Views! Acclimatization Hike To Tsho Phu A Shorter Jomolhari Trekking Route Option Back To the Jomolhari Campground Previous Post: Day 3 – Thangthangka To Jomolhari B.C. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jhomolhari trek campsites, Jitchu Drake views, Jomolhari Bonte La Circuit, Jomolhari Loop Trek, jomolhari trek acclimatization, Jomolhari trek high passes, Snowman acclimatization, snowman trek, Snowman trek diamox, Tsho Phu, Tsho Phu acclimatization hike
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 3 – Soi Thangthangka To Jomolhari B.C./Jangothang
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data & Sat Image of Route The Thangthangka Campground and Guesthouse Up The West Side of the Paro Chhu The Army Checkpoint En Route Visible Signs of Local Buddhist Practice Day 3 Lunch and … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 2 – Thongo Campsite to Thangthangka
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Satellite Image View The Daily Morning “On Trek” Routine Heading Up The Paro Chhu Trail Our First Lunch On The Trail The Thangthangkha Campground Food Issues On The Trek – A Vegan … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 1 – Paro To Shana to Thongo Samba
Last revised on May 23, 2023. Table of Contents: Essential Data and Map Links The Bus Ride From Paro To Shana A Visit to Drugyel Dzong The Dorje National Park Check Post Lunch In Shana The Bus Driver Gets A … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek Preview: Part 2 – Laya To Chozo To Upper Sephu
Table of Contents: The Two Parts Of The Snowman Trek Day 12 – Laya To Rodophu Day 13 – Rodophu To Narethang Via Tsemo La Day 14 – Narethang To Tarina Via Kang Karchung La Day 15 – Tarina To … Continue reading
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Tagged Chozo Dzong, Chozo Lunana, Green Lake Lunana, Keche La, Loju La, Lunana Trek, Narethang, Rodophu, snowman trek, Tarina, Tsemo La, Tshochena
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek Preview: Part 1 – Paro To Shana To Laya
Last revised on February 3, 2023. Table of Contents: The Snowman Trek – Possible Complications Pre-Trek Visit To Taktsang Monastery The Ride From Paro To Shana With A Stop At Drukgyel Dzong Map and Chart of Our Version of the … Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Via The Lemosho Route: Day 8 – High Camp To Mweka Gate
Previous Post: Day 7 – From Barafu To Uhuru Peak And Down To High Camp High Camp (3827 m) was apparently established in 1999 when an emergency trail for those suffering from altitude sickness passed through here from Karanga (4034 … Continue reading
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Kilimanjaro Via The Lemosho Route: Day 7 – To Uhuru Peak
Table of Contents: Basic Data on the Hike to Uhuru Preparing For the Summit Hike Midnight Departure From Our Dining Tent Walking In The Dark Up To Stella Point From Stella Point To Uhuru Peak Watching Sunrise From Uhuru Peak … Continue reading
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Kilimanjaro Via The Lemosho Route: Day 6 – Karanga To Barafu
Table of Contents: The Basic Data of the Day’s Walk Breaking Camp Up and Over the Hump East Towards The Barafu Camp Barafu Camp & The Ranger’s Hut A View of Mawenzi Thinking About The Final Push to the Top … Continue reading
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Kilimanjaro Via The Lemosho Route: Day 5 – Barranco To Karanga
Previous Post: Day 4 – Shira 2 To Barranco Overview: On Day 4 we had walked a bit over ten kilometers on our most demanding day so far. This day would see us scale back on the distance by almost half – … Continue reading
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