15th Nov 2011 – Volume 4
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Hi Folks
Sorry folks but very limited internet or connectivity where we are at the moment.
Yesterday (14th) we made it to Gyantse via Lake Yamdrok. Went over 3 high mountain passes, it was absolutely freezing.
Craig has had a real bad headache due to altitude.
Today (15th) we are in Shigatse.
Our ride today was through the mountains and it was so cold that the water in hydration packs froze.
We’ve been up to 5,200 metres already and now back down at 3,800m. Tomorrow we should be back at about 4000m, again up high.
It’s a good job we’ve got the REV’IT and Forcefield kit to wear.
On that note, I we will take this quick opportunity to say a quick “Thanks” to some of our “Riding Everest” sponsors Kriega, Forcefield, Rev’it and Whitby & Co.
Also a huge “Thanks” to everyone who is following us via the blog and Facebook site plus Enduro News..
Craig & Tams x..
Quick Facts:
Lake Yamdrok: It is over 72 km (45 mi) long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams. The lake does have an outlet stream at its far western end.
Around 90 km to the west of the lake lays the Tibetan town of Gyantse and Lhasa is a hundred km to the northeast. According to local mythology, Yamdok Yumtso Lake is the transformation of a goddess.
Yamdrok Lake, also known as Yamḍok Yumtso, has a power station that was completed and dedicated in 1996 near the small village of Pai-Ti at the lake’s western end. This power station is the largest in Tibet
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Good luck. Hope it all goes well and your kit holds up.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what your time flexibility is to buy canisters but start using oxygen and up your water intake .. If that doesn't shift headache Craig you really need to come down .. be careful with anti sickness meds as they just mask the dehydration and lack of O2 which can really mess you up .. My kids and me did Mt Kenya last year only 4985m but they'd just removed a body (been complaining of headaches) don't mess with your brain you need it for Dakar x
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