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PostWed Dec 03, 2014 7:19 am 
i am bookmarking possibly for summer 2015. crossing fingers! thanks for the great report & amazing pics .

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PostWed Dec 03, 2014 10:48 am 
Thank you SO much for posting this! Can't wait for more. What an incredible adventure!

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PostThu Dec 04, 2014 9:57 am 
shhai wrote:
i am bookmarking possibly for summer 2015.
Stay safe and have fun!

'Gali'Walker => 'Mountain-pass' walker bobbi: "...don't you ever forget your camera!" Photography: flickr.com/photos/shahiddurrani
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PostFri Dec 05, 2014 8:08 am 
Love the title I remember the book by Rick Ridgeway I think? It was a fun read well done like your tr smile.gif

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PostFri Dec 05, 2014 9:09 am 
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I *love* this series of images. Don't know why exactly, but in my mind, they are the best. Superb. I have to wonder if JRR Tolkien visited this place before writing the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Mordor for sure. The entire TR was captivating, I quite enjoyed it, especially since I only found it after it was completed and I could read it in its entirety. Well done.

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PostFri Dec 05, 2014 6:30 pm 
Thanks guys. smile.gif
tom roy wrote:
I remember the book by Rick Ridgeway I think?
The book was by Galen Rowell. I thoroughly enjoyed it and tried to base some of my photographic compositions on his (such as the Trango Towers ones).

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PostFri Dec 05, 2014 10:20 pm 
Completely reread it. Worth the second look. up.gif up.gif up.gif

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PostSat Dec 06, 2014 11:35 am 
GaliWalker wrote:
Thanks guys. smile.gif
tom roy wrote:
I remember the book by Rick Ridgeway I think?
The book was by Galen Rowell. I thoroughly enjoyed it and tried to base some of my photographic compositions on his (such as the Trango Towers ones).
I dug it out last night its been a long time since I read it your pictures take no back seat to the books. again nice job on everything up.gif

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PostFri Sep 16, 2016 8:35 am 
Thanks for the detailed report - I'm just starting my research for a trip next year, so you've given me plenty of great tips and ideas! What about Gondogoro La, I read somewhere that this year it is opened again. Do you have any news regarding it.

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PostFri Sep 16, 2016 10:06 am 
Gondogoro La was open this year. Numerous groups went over, although we did hear of at least one incident of rock fall/avalanche related injuries when a group descended down the wrong line.

'Gali'Walker => 'Mountain-pass' walker bobbi: "...don't you ever forget your camera!" Photography: flickr.com/photos/shahiddurrani
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PostSat Sep 24, 2016 6:24 am 
Thanks for the detailed report - I'm just starting my research for a trip next year, so you've given me plenty of great tips!

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PostSun Oct 09, 2016 6:05 pm 
super pictures, super write up

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PostMon Oct 10, 2016 8:01 am 
Definitely should try to do Gondogoro if possible. Makes for a great loop and huge views from the pass - as long as you are a decent acclimatizer. Most of our group felt pretty miserable that high even after spending weeks getting there. I did it way back in 1994. Despite the steepness, steps were already formed and so it wasn't too bad. Porters had sneakers (and a rope).

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PostSun Oct 30, 2016 10:37 pm 
what is a good travel insurance for this trek for a Canadian citizen? I basically want it just in case we need emergency evacuation. Can Ido this trek independently or need to go through a Travel agent.

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PostMon Oct 31, 2016 8:22 am 
I used RoamRight Insurance's Adventure Package, which covers you up to 18,000ft. I booked the flights to and from Islamabad myself. The trekking company should be able to do the rest (call them and talk it over).

'Gali'Walker => 'Mountain-pass' walker bobbi: "...don't you ever forget your camera!" Photography: flickr.com/photos/shahiddurrani
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