Khumbu – Mong La to Lusa
At about 4,500m on the high route between Mong La and Dole. The first of three steep ridges is ahead. Cholatse and Tawoche are top right
Crossing a frozen stream, with Phortse in the distance
Approaching the second steep ridge on the Mong La - Dole high route. Cho Oyu (8,201m) is centre
Crossing the second steep ridge on the Mong La - Dole high route. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Gyachungkang (7,922m) are at right
On the third and steepest of the three ridges on the Mong La - Dole high route. Khumbila's summit (5,781m) is above
A view down the crux of the high route. This sees little sunlight and is steep, icy and very exposed - crampons definitely required
Looking across a wide juniper and frozen stream covered expanse before Dole
One of many frozen streams and waterfalls on the Mong La - Dole high route
Approaching Lusa (4,360m)
Kangtega (left - 6,779m) and Tamserku (6,608m), viewed from Lusa (4,360m) at sunset
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