22 October 2005
Day 6: Nagarjung Peak (5162m). 4 Hours
Today was a "rest day". So naturally I climbed to the highest altitude I've ever been to. Luckily, it was an absolutely gorgeous day and I had no altitude problesm. We started out around 8 and hiked up the hill just east of Pheriche. Got nice views of Ama, Kontega and Thamsherko down valley. Also, first views of Makalu, Island Peak (Imjatse) and the lovely titled Peak 20.
Clbimed for about two hours traight up a streep to quite steep incline around 5,000m. Not easy but there were great views east and the occasional buddhist cairn and paryer flags as motivations (and Dipu sprinting up the fucking hill). Anyways, made it to the top around 11 and felt pretty good. Hung out on the top in the sun, watched the clouds below roll in and out. Also watched the crows circle on updrafts then shoot thousands of feet down to the valley. Saw some sort of vulture/eagle thing.
Clbimed for about two hours traight up a streep to quite steep incline around 5,000m. Not easy but there were great views east and the occasional buddhist cairn and paryer flags as motivations (and Dipu sprinting up the fucking hill). Anyways, made it to the top around 11 and felt pretty good. Hung out on the top in the sun, watched the clouds below roll in and out. Also watched the crows circle on updrafts then shoot thousands of feet down to the valley. Saw some sort of vulture/eagle thing.
