Nepal - Chased off the trail by yak
Nathanael Mokry
Our hope was to hike up to Tilicho lake (at over 16,000ft elev.). However, the way is a little sketchy with steep scree slopes.
Lots of loose rock, but the pelasant views kept us going :-)
At times, it was quite steep.
There was one point where we had to climb up the scree slope so that a herd of yak could come through. It's amazing to see how adept these animals are in the steep terrain. It was good that we went up-hill because they are known to push people down the slope.
The man herding them was constantly yelling, and throwing rocks at them to direct their path.
Don't slip!
After a very difficult 2.5hr hike from Tilicho Lake basecamp, we finally arrived.
Rachel and I both agreed, that while the lake was cool, we enjoyed hiking through this terrain more than anything. We really felt like we were in the himalaya.
So, it turns out that going down is just as pretty as going up.
LOVE the stars. The view from basecamp of Tilicho Lake, was beautiful. After playing around with some photos, many other trekkers came out, and some asked to use the small tripod I brought along. It was a little extra weight, but totally worth it!