Hiking from the sub-tropics to the world's highest pass, 5416 meters (17,769 feet) above sea level.
Looking ahead to Yak Kharka.
A little lodge.
Perched and waiting.
Almost to Yak Kharka.
Frozen waterfall, anyone?
Above the river.
Katie ambles uphill.
Day 10: to the pass, at last!
Looking up from Thorung Phedi.
An icy trail carved into the hillside.
One of our final looks at the Annapurnas from the north.
Continuing up.
Almost at 5000 meters now.
From the first tea house.
The tea house.
Plenty of time to stop for a hot tea.