Now we begin our trek to Hushe; Baltoro Glacier dead-ends at Gondogoro Peak. Our goal is to cross Gondogoro-la (La means Pass in Balti the local language) failure means returning the same way we got here. Muneer Camp is the closest point to the crossing. The crossing was closed last year due to crevasses but a lot of people have crossed this year so we should be fine.
Today was a long day, we walked on glacier for quite a while until we reached the area called Baltoro highlands. We reached Ali camp (1st stage) around 2:00pm and then another walk on rocks to get to Muneer Camp. The plan is to sleep a little, then we wake up at mid-night to head for the pass
Despite the rest day at concordia, altitude does have an affect. Talking, laughing or any sudden movement is enough to get out of breath. Last night I woke up twice, gasping for air.
Hamid is quite ill, he has fever and an upset stomach and on top decided not to eat anything. So, now we are trying all remedies because no one wants to go back with him.
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