Comments for high road to.. http://vistet.wordpress.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:17:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Srinagar-Leh Not Closing October 31st by vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/srinagar-leh-not-closing/#comment-173 vistet Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:17:52 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=515#comment-173 Last year the road closed <a href="http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/last-bus-to-leh/" rel="nofollow">December 11th</a>. Last year the road closed December 11th.

]]> Comment on Srinagar-Leh Not Closing October 31st by Prasheen http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/srinagar-leh-not-closing/#comment-172 Prasheen Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:17:56 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=515#comment-172 I also am looking for info on how long this route is expected to remain open. I am hoping to travel in the first week of november I also am looking for info on how long this route is expected to remain open. I am hoping to travel in the first week of november

]]> Comment on Srinagar-Leh Not Closing October 31st by Nishant http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/srinagar-leh-not-closing/#comment-171 Nishant Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:55:41 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=515#comment-171 This is good news.. I wanted to know how long is route expected to remain open in november.When did it close last year?? can I get some info on that... Thanks This is good news..
I wanted to know how long is route expected to remain open in november.When did it close last year?? can I get some info on that…
Thanks

]]> Comment on Manali-Leh : CLOSED by Sharad http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/manali-leh-closed/#comment-170 Sharad Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:19:23 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-170 Thanks a lot Vistet! Was waiting eagerly for my 1st trip to Leh. May be i will wait till may or so. Thanks a lot Vistet! Was waiting eagerly for my 1st trip to Leh. May be i will wait till may or so.

]]> Comment on Manali-Leh : CLOSED by vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/manali-leh-closed/#comment-169 vistet Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:07:28 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-169 I would expect it to be cleared again soon , even though temporary closures normally don´t show up on the official road marker at leh.nic.in . I have used the road out twice in mid-October , but I would´t recommend anyone trying later than that. Since I trek I have a full kit with me : tent , sleeping bag and storm kitchen. Getting stuck on the high sections means facing harsh conditions : night temperatures in Leh now start to drop below -10 degrees , which should translate in to -20 or worse basically everywhere after Darcha to Lato at 4000 meters - and no camps , dhabas etc to rely on at this time beyond Keylong. I would expect it to be cleared again soon , even though temporary closures normally don´t show up on the official road marker at leh.nic.in .

I have used the road out twice in mid-October , but I would´t recommend anyone trying later than that. Since I trek I have a full kit with me : tent , sleeping bag and storm kitchen. Getting stuck on the high sections means facing harsh conditions : night temperatures in Leh now start to drop below -10 degrees , which should translate in to -20 or worse basically everywhere after Darcha to Lato at 4000 meters – and no camps , dhabas etc to rely on at this time beyond Keylong.

]]> Comment on Manali-Leh : CLOSED by Sharad http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/manali-leh-closed/#comment-168 Sharad Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:38:24 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-168 Does it mean no more tour till reopening(i.e april/may) or may get a chance to get in before November 1st week? Does it mean no more tour till reopening(i.e april/may) or may get a chance to get in before November 1st week?

]]> Comment on Manali-Leh : CLOSED by Becky http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/manali-leh-closed/#comment-166 Becky Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:59:42 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-166 Leh had even heavier snowfall on 19 Oct, more than 4 inches in Sankar and maybe Changspa, and about 3 inches down in "The Colony." But almost none out at SECMOL Campus, and we hear that this was a very localised snowfall and it didn't happen in Kargil or Zangskar. It was already hot and sunny by midday so it's mostly melted by afternoon around Leh. Leh had even heavier snowfall on 19 Oct, more than 4 inches in Sankar and maybe Changspa, and about 3 inches down in “The Colony.” But almost none out at SECMOL Campus, and we hear that this was a very localised snowfall and it didn’t happen in Kargil or Zangskar. It was already hot and sunny by midday so it’s mostly melted by afternoon around Leh.

]]> Comment on All is suffering by vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/all-is-suffering/#comment-165 vistet Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:51:19 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=199#comment-165 Major climbing scandal now , involving the same media tactics taken one step further , by the other member in the program, Annlelie Pompe. . A reported climb on Shishapangma , Tibet, shows on closer inspection be of a non-technical peak in the same range - with a photoshopped picture from another climb used to support the bogus claim. English link : http://www.mounteverest.net/news.php?id=18758 Swedish : http://outsideonline.se/2009/10/20/shisha-pannkaka/ http://www.utsidan.se/forum/showthread.php?threadid=58384 Major climbing scandal now , involving the same media tactics taken one step further , by the other member in the program, Annlelie Pompe. . A reported climb on Shishapangma , Tibet, shows on closer inspection be of a non-technical peak in the same range – with a photoshopped picture from another climb used to support the bogus claim.

English link : http://www.mounteverest.net/news.php?id=18758
Swedish : http://outsideonline.se/2009/10/20/shisha-pannkaka/
http://www.utsidan.se/forum/showthread.php?threadid=58384

]]> Comment on Sleepless in Sarchu : Tweaking the Manali-Leh Highway by Kamlesh Parekh http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-162 Kamlesh Parekh Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:30:20 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-162 Dear Vistet Sir, I agree with you. We were 7 persons in 2 cars as mentioned. And 5 out of 7 had AMS. We stayed at Manali 1st night, Keylong 2nd night and a marathon drive on 3rd day to reach Leh [well we had to call it a day opon reaching Upshi]. It was the unforgettable as well as a 'must repeat' experience for us. Of course, the headache and vomiting were hell like experience. But we got thro' unscathed. In our group we had doctors - pediatrician, anaesthesiologist and surgeon as well. And we respect your recommendation. We took all the precautions. However, we felt that it requires at least 5-6 days for some acclimatization. Worst is the stuck up part at high altitude. If AMS hits you, you will be doomed. And if not you are a luckier one. Thanks again for your warnings. Dear Vistet Sir,

I agree with you. We were 7 persons in 2 cars as mentioned. And 5 out of 7 had AMS. We stayed at Manali 1st night, Keylong 2nd night and a marathon drive on 3rd day to reach Leh [well we had to call it a day opon reaching Upshi]. It was the unforgettable as well as a ‘must repeat’ experience for us. Of course, the headache and vomiting were hell like experience. But we got thro’ unscathed. In our group we had doctors – pediatrician, anaesthesiologist and surgeon as well. And we respect your recommendation. We took all the precautions. However, we felt that it requires at least 5-6 days for some acclimatization. Worst is the stuck up part at high altitude. If AMS hits you, you will be doomed. And if not you are a luckier one.
Thanks again for your warnings.

]]> Comment on “We are still stuck in Kaza ! “ by vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/we-are-still-stuck-in-kaza/#comment-161 vistet Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:55:54 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=476#comment-161 This is the most common type of question here , and with each year I get more uncertain how to answer it. The more you see , the more you realise how little can be predicted. Weather today : Leh 18 degrees midday , +1 at night , Manali 22/12 .. as usual that means there will be massive rapid snow melt. Most of what has been commented on here can be gone within a few days , same conditions given. As to new snows though ... no one can tell. Roll of the dice , with fairly good chances on your side. This is the most common type of question here , and with each year I get more uncertain how to answer it. The more you see , the more you realise how little can be predicted.
Weather today : Leh 18 degrees midday , +1 at night , Manali 22/12 .. as usual that means there will be massive rapid snow melt. Most of what has been commented on here can be gone within a few days , same conditions given.

As to new snows though … no one can tell. Roll of the dice , with fairly good chances on your side.

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