Luge lake to Yading trek

This was one of my representative hiking projects, a classic high-altitude crossing from Lugu Lake to Yading, around 200 km completed in six days, solo.

Back then, a very small circle of us hikers embraced what we called the "three-no": no guide, no porter, and no resupplies. That means carrying all the gear and food from the very beginning, navigating entirely on your own, and completing as many miles as possible without relying on any resupply along the way.

The journey wasn't without its challenges. I got lost more than once, but somehow everything worked itself out. Then came September 27. After five consecutive days on foot, the first snow-covered peaks finally came into view. Standing alone in the mountains, I couldn't hold it together anymore. I cried.

The trek began in Wujiao Village at Lugu Lake and ended in the Yading Scenic Area. On the final day, the route crossed its highest point, a 4,900M pass beneath Mt. Chanadorje.