FIELD NOTE · LADAKH · NO. 09
The end of the Markha Valley, and a 6,070m summit.
Walked first, climbed second: this note covers the end of the Markha Valley and the 6,070m summit of UT Kangri. The full route, altitudes and logistics are in the PDF edition.
UT Kangri is a 6,070m summit at the end of the Markha Valley in Ladakh.
Keep reading
No. 08
Khumbu
Everest Exploratory I
A first route built around the fact that Everest is hidden from its own Base Camp.
No. 07
Ladakh
Bagoling
A village that exists mostly by word of mouth.
No. 06
Kargil
Suru Valley
Nun Kun, Rangdum and a valley shaped by Islam rather than Buddhism.
Exploration: Zanskar, Summer 2027
No. 05
Ladakh
Nubra: Thoise, Hunder, Diskit
Over Khardung La into a valley of dunes, camels and a cliffside monastery.