Khunjerab Pass from China to Pakistan


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July 26th 2008
Published: July 26th 2008
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The Khunjerab Pass is 4800 meters -- a record for both of us. It is also a national park
David and I reached new heights -- I will let him tell you.
Yesterday we went over the Khunjerab Pass into the Hunza Valley, Pakistan. We went through many passport checks, and we were also on a 4800 meter ( 15000 feet ) mountain. It was snowing at the pass, and it was VERY windy. After a while, I started seeing 7400 meter mountains ( 23000 feet ) and they had a tiny bit if lust on the top layer. When we stopped for lunch, it was as windy as can be, so we sat behind a pile of rocks. Again, we were on our way, and during the tour, we passed through a national park. Also, I saw signs the represented WWF nature reserve. In all, it was a 10 hour drive, but even though it would've taken 2-3 hours on plane, we wouldn't be able to see everything we did.
That was David's brief report -- and mine will be even briefer. Just pictures.


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Seeing new heights

Shishbar(?): 7500 meters. Nothing like this in the U.S.


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