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shhai
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| i am bookmarking possibly for summer 2015. crossing fingers! thanks for the great report & amazing pics . |
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nibuca
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| Thank you SO much for posting this! Can't wait for more. What an incredible adventure! |
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GaliWalker
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Location: Pittsburgh
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tom roy
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Location: Bottom of the western side
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Love the title I remember the book by Rick Ridgeway I think? It was a fun read well done like your tr  |
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moonspots
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Joined: 03 Feb 2007
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| GaliWalker wrote: |
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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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GaliWalker
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Thanks guys.
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| 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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'Gali'Walker => 'Mountain-pass' walker
bobbi: "...don't you ever forget your camera!"
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Magellan
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tom roy
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Location: Bottom of the western side
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| GaliWalker wrote: |
Thanks guys.
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| 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  |
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brizzie
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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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GaliWalker
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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.
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yayasee
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Joined: 24 Sep 2016
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Location: Texas
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| 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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hedge
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Joined: 09 Oct 2016
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| super pictures, super write up |
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drm
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Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Location: The Dalles, OR
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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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elton
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Joined: 30 Oct 2016
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| 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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GaliWalker
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Joined: 10 Dec 2007
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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).
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