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Trekking adventure in Darkut glacier and Darkut pass in Yasin valley Gilgit-Baltistan

Trekking adventure in Darkut glacier and Darkut pass in Yasin valley Gilgit-Baltistan

The Yasin valley was still under the shadows of the dusk at the morning, uncovering itself from the fold of dark night with shining stars all over the sky. Still some stars were struggling to stay on the face of sky, but morning sunlight rays finally made them vanish for a new bright and sunny day. Long maple trees were now visible and looked like dancing with the rhythm of cool breeze coming down from the snow-capped mountain surrounded the valley. I was feeling fresh air in my lungs that was providing clean non-toxin oxygen flow throughout my blood. It gave a unique calmness and relaxation to my nerves that had never experience in Lahore where one had to work in high tension along with heavy noise and pollution.

Required equipment and items for a trekking and mountaineering expedition

Required equipment and items for a trekking and mountaineering expedition

Equipment to start your mountain expedition depends upon various factors such length and type of trip, physical structure of the terrain, weather condition of the area, availability of food and shelter, and remoteness of the location. The most important is type and category of your trip such as hiking or trekking with basic level or medium level of skills, climbing or mountaineering having advance and expert level of skills. Hiking in plains is entirely different as compare to rocky terrains of high-altitude mountain ranges. Availability of shelter and food is another crucial planning element, so your luggage size varies upon this condition.

Learn terminologies used in mountaineering and rock climbing

Learn terminologies used in mountaineering and rock climbing

Mountaineering including rock climbing and ice climbing is one the most favorite outdoor activity all over the world. One needs advance skills of trekking in mountains and on rough terrain before experiencing mountaineering. One should get initial training from the specialized adventure clubs available in the local area. It is not a spontaneous activity; one must have prepare oneself before time and make ready oneself for the expedition after solid planning. Getting training in regard is an essential part of planning. In this article, you can learn related terminologies used in mountaineering and rock climbing.