Hong La Pass

SGL LH D8: Hong La Pass

S:5 R:3 H:2.

https://www.strava.com/activities/18564882272

Long uphill to 4300m.

A nice start after a big breakfast and a steady climb up to 4300m. Nice views along the way of the adjacent mountain range. Snowy sleet came in and a bit of a wet downhill followed by a steady uphill to Markam town. Nothing much to report about Markam other than it’s a crossroads town. Feeling the altitude quite a bit by the end.

Supporters: A great thanks to the companies and individuals who support me; wildhomestay for my logistics, Specialized for my bikes, SRAM for my components, Coros for my gps navigation, rekkiworks for my custom luggage, chinabasetravel for my Tibet travel support and Outopia, thenorthface, and lululemon for my apparel & gear!

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