Dhaulagiri Base Camp: Surrounded by Towering Ice Giants!

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🔽 Day 6 - November 8th

Today we hiked from Japanese Camp (4,125 m) to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,650 m).

The trek from Japanese Camp leads us into the heart of the Dhaulagiri massif. Despite expecting a tough glacier slog, the path to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m) is clear. We camp amidst spectacular icefalls, preparing for the high passes.

🔽 The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trail

In October 2024, Siyuan and I hiked the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trail, a hiking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal with a rather fearsome reputation.

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🔽 Episodes

Day 1 - Naura    • Nepal's Fearsome Dhaulagiri Circuit: Our A...  
Day 2 - Dobhan Kharka    • Double Hike & Deserted Village: Dhaulagiri...  
Day 3 - Sallaghari    • Surviving on Rations: Dhaulagiri's Teahous...  
Day 4 - Italian Camp    • Unexpected Mountain Luxury: Italian Camp o...  
Day 5 - Japanese Camp    • Dhaulagiri Gets Wild: Treacherous Trails t...  
Day 6 - Dhaulagiri Base Camp    • Dhaulagiri Base Camp: Surrounded by Toweri...   ⬅️ THIS EPISODE
Day 7 - Hidden Valley via French Pass (5,360 m)    • Over 5350m French Pass: Dhaulagiri's Epic ...  
Day 8 - Alu Bari via Dhampus Pass (5,290 m)    • Whiteout on Dhampus Pass! 8.5hr Trek to a ...  
Day 9 - Marpha    • Dhaulagiri Circuit FINALE: Was the "Fearso...  

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