Nepal’s Three Passes Trek: Kongma La
Kongma La is the easternmost pass of Nepal’s Three Passes Trek and is generally considered to be the most difficult of the three (but don’t…
Kongma La is the easternmost pass of Nepal’s Three Passes Trek and is generally considered to be the most difficult of the three (but don’t…
Today’s the day; I’m setting out to conquer the 18,159 ft / 5,535 m Kongma La. This will be the first of what will (hopefully)…
Today’s hike won’t be too intense since yesterday I was convinced that should attempt Kongma La (the first of the three passes) from Chukhung (the…
Starting elevation: 15,518 ft / 4,730 m Ending elevation: 15,157 ft / 4,620 m Elevation change: -361 ft / -110 m Starting oxygen: 57% of…
Starting elevation: 14,469 ft / 4,410 m Ending elevation: 15,518 ft / 4,730 m Elevation change: +1,049 ft / +320 m Starting oxygen: 59% of…