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• - RUSH LAKE TREKKING: PAKISTAN - -

This round is a trekking trip from my trip last July 2016.

...So beautiful that I forgot to apply sunscreen... This is not a funny title...

I genuinely forgot... I forgot to reapply sunscreen. My face and arms are peeling, and I'm still tanned to this day... haha!

This trip is full of adrenaline and lactic acid. Who do you think will win? ^^

…Adrenaline definitely wins. Forget about fatigue, forget about exhaustion… As soon as the trip is over…

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When it comes to trekking, Nepal's EBC, ABC, Poonhill, and Annapurna come to mind. In Pakistan, K2 is the first thing that comes to mind.

Rush Lake is a hidden gem, relatively unknown to the public. I enjoy exploring new places like this, but finding travel companions can be challenging. The high cost compared to Nepal and the limited number of participants make it difficult to organize a trip.

…resulting in one fellow adventurer who enjoys trying new things. Notably, she had never trekked before and did not engage in regular physical activity.

...But every time I ask, "Are you sure? Can you handle it?" ...the answer I always get is... "Fight, of course... I have to make it! I want..."

And so, the two of us went...

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Day 1: Arrival and Welcome

This trekking trip is a continuation of the Pakistan trip with 12 other friends, which I previously reviewed, from July 11-21, 2016.

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I had some time to kill before my friend arrived in Gilgit, so I decided to explore the area.

Naltar Valley - Originally included in the regular itinerary, but due to the heavy rain during that period, it had to be canceled because of the high water level in the river and landslides.

As you walk a little further, you will come across another lake with stunningly blue water.

Day 2: Head straight to Hopper and prepare for the trek.

Today, my friend Jun took a flight to Gilgit, which made life much easier. No need for a long drive from Islamabad. ^^

Upon arrival at the airport, proceed directly to Hopper Village for an overnight stay and await the early morning trek the following day...

Day 3: Let's begin!

"Ready?" the guide asked.

"Let's go! We're ready!"

It turned out that we were both waiting for each other, thinking the other wasn't ready. Haha!

Setting Out Early in the Morning

The journey began at dawn, departing from a village nestled at an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level.

Accompanied by a guide and four porters.

...commencing with a heavy descent onto the Hopper Glacier...

...It took 2.30 hours to cross the Hopper Glacier.

Not yet, there are still 2 glaciers to cross... hmm...

The steep rise in traffic is due to Golden Peak.

They arrived at the camp around 1 pm.

Stay here tonight...

Come on... you're not tired yet... you're resting too early...

Look over there... tomorrow we'll go this way... the guide said...

Day 4: Heart rate skyrocketed...

The guide's directions for today's journey, which I have been studying for half a day while lying down, have not yet revealed any sign of a path.

06:00am Departure...

Thump...thump...thump...the sound of a heart beating rapidly... as if it were about to burst out...

It seems like it's time to rest now.

…sitting for a long time… is tiring…

Strolling and stopping...taking photos intermittently... (excuse me 55+)

Discard everything...keep only the camera, walk and capture the view....^^

While waiting for my friend… who is on their way…

... everyone has arrived safely ...

"Let's go this way!" the guide exclaimed, urging the group to continue their journey.

Uh... uh... where are we now.. 55+

The sky immediately sprinkled holy water...it's raining...

As the rain continued to intensify, we consulted with our guide and concluded that setting up camp at our current location was the most prudent course of action. Further progress would be impractical under the prevailing conditions.

…huddled in the tent, seeking shelter from the rain…

Today's hike covered 8km with an elevation gain of 1200m.

This camp is located at an altitude of approximately 4,300 meters above sea level.

Three hours passed... the dream still falls...

In an hour… the rain stopped… the guide approached…

The weather is nice now. Would you like to go up to Rush Lake? It's about an hour away.

How do you think I would respond to that?

Please continue.

Wait another ten minutes... there's a plot twist...

The good times are limited... After a while, the sky began to darken...

Before I leave, let me take a peek at tomorrow's path...^^

Sizzle....

It is said that...

"The sky after the rain is always beautiful." Wow, today is the day...

Just like that...good night then....Day 5 : Distancing myself...

Rain and wind... I couldn't sleep. It was so cold.... The tent was shaking all night.... O,,O' I woke up with dark circles under my eyes + messy hair....

Distance yourself....

Due to the treacherous nature of the path ahead, which is both narrow and steep, ...

It is probably better to return via the original route. In summary, return via the original route.

The guide and I split off, two of us going in a different direction… where the path was unclear.

We will hike up to Rush Lake again and visit the scenic viewpoint of Rush Peak, known as Shamber. This name honors the Italians who discovered this place long ago.

And the winner is...

The image of Rush Lake in front of me... It's the same place as yesterday, isn't it? - -"

Rush Lake is the world's highest alpine lake, situated at an elevation of approximately 4,700 meters above sea level.

At this altitude, it's a three-step climb followed by a rest... gradually ascending to the top of Rush Peak viewpoint.

The lake is starting to change color...

The colder it gets...

The more tired you are, ...

The more discouraged....

Undeterred, they continued their trek, taking three steps forward and pausing for a minute to catch their breath. The thin air made it a challenging climb.

Slowly crawling... to a height of 4,9xx m. to Shamber Area... and thennnnn.... Wooowwwwwwww!

As mentioned earlier, this spot offers a 360-degree panoramic view.

In the shadow of the clouds, that is Rush Peak....

From this picture....on the right side, the green area is Hunza....next to it is Hopper, in the middle of the picture, the starting point of the trek (not far, right?)

Enduring the cold for over an hour, it was time to descend back to the camp where we had arranged to meet the other group.

This path is extremely dangerous. It's not even a path, I would call it crawling. I have to use both my legs and hands to move forward.

Handsome action... The guide arrived at the accommodation on the way... I want to camp here... Sleep and watch the view...

It's time to move on... hmm, should I roll down?

This path is rarely traveled, making the nature here incredibly pristine.

+++Looking back+++ How did we get here... I'm starting to get nervous, my legs are shaking

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...the air is thin...

...difficulty breathing...

...fatigue...

…on the gravel path…

...Its legs began to...hesitate...trembling....

...But the heart is not weak, but instead, it is even more powerful with the beautiful and magnificent views of nature like this...^^

Came down to .... met with friend June

Standing in front, tears mixed with dust...emerging from the tent...

"What's wrong?" I asked.

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The final reasons were fatigue, fear of heights, fear of slipping, and pride... a mixture of emotions.

But ending with "impressive", you did it, man.....

From someone who has never traded...

In the end, it all comes down to the heart.

Don't get too excited… it's not over yet… 55+

Day 6: Crossing the glacier...

After a long and arduous journey, I finally arrived yesterday.

Total ascent of 650m.

Total descent: 1,700m.

With a distance of 13 km.

Today, we must cross two glaciers simultaneously: the Black Glacier and the White Glacier.

Traversing Black Glacier is more challenging than White Glacier due to the loose gravel covering the ice, making it extremely slippery.

Dazzling white....blinding...^^

How small is it compared to...?

Porters... come as a great team...

Crossed over already... feeling relieved... the rest should be smooth sailing...

It turns out... "It's not over yet."

Oh my...that way....

You must think I'm some kind of ...mountain goat... huh?

Crossing the river... the water was freezing cold...

We actually have to camp for another night tonight...

However, June would like to return now. She feels unwell.

We will reach Hopper Village in 3 hours from this camp...

So I decided to walk back. It was a long walk...

Finally, we have reached this point...

Crossing this glacier alone took three hours.

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The experience was truly impressive.

Thank you...June, my travel companion.

Thank you... The guides and porters were very kind and helpful to everyone.

Thank you... villagers. When we arrived, everyone clapped to welcome us... temporarily relieved from fatigue, smiling from ear to ear...

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Day 7 & 8: Recovering in Hunza with Stunning Views… 2 Days

Due to our faster pace, we arrived in Hunza two days ahead of schedule, one day earlier on both the ascent and descent. While this allowed us to enjoy the breathtaking views for an extra two days, it's important to note that the accelerated pace was physically demanding.

Day 9: Return to Gilgit

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Recommendations for the Rush Lake trek

> Whether or not you succeed depends solely on your determination. If you are determined, you will reach your goal, one step at a time.

> Follow the normal trail, do not follow the return trail that I separated from the guide. It is very dangerous.

> Prepare your body and stay warm at all times, because if you catch a cold, it will be difficult.

> Clean restrooms along the way, surrounded by pure nature.

> Water, don't think you've been bathed, there's a bath but you don't bathe 555+

> Drinking water was sourced from clean streams and glaciers throughout the trip, with no reported issues. (Individual experiences may vary.) However, no problems were encountered during the entire trip.

In conclusion, for those who are hesitant and worried about whether they can handle the trek, I would like to share the story of my fellow traveler, June, as an inspiration. As I mentioned earlier, she had never been trekking before and did not exercise regularly. However, whenever asked, she would always answer with a resounding "Yes, I can do it!" and "If you're going, I'm going!"

-- It's not easy, but it's not difficult either. --

See you next year... I want to go back again... I miss it so much.

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