On this page are photos of the trip from Tingri to Base Camp.





Chinese Base Camp. As far as the trucks can take us



Chinese Base Camp and Jobo Rabzang



Kathy acclimating on a short hike above Chinese Base



Strange plants on above hike

Strange plants in bloom. They appear to make their own little greenhouse.





Mani stones on the hike to Advance Base Camp





Sparky, with beer and birthday cake.





Packing and weighing bags for the yaks





Our staff. In front are Pasang and Wongchu, behind are Nima, Pasang and Pemba





Loaded up and ready to go





Rick fords the river just above Chinese Base Camp. The yaks follow behind.





The trek into Base Camp





Intermediate Camp between Chinese Base Camp and Base Camp





Breakfast at intermediate Camp





The trek into Base Camp





The Gyabrag Glacier on the way into Base Camp