pannier: Crossing an area as rugged and remote as the Pamirs, especially solo, means bringing gear y
pannier: Crossing an area as rugged and remote as the Pamirs, especially solo, means bringing gear you can trust. Part of the challenge is to deal with the great variety of landscapes and altitudes: I start at 800m (2,625 ft) altitude, in 40 degree heat. But the closer I near ‘the pinnacle of the trip’, the 4.655m (15,272 ft) Ak Baytal pass, the colder and less predictable the weather gets. That presents a dilemma: considering the road conditions and sheer number of meters you have to climb, you want to bring as little weight as possible. On the other hand you have to be prepared for the worst (snowstorms, heavy winds, little water, no food or electricity available for days, break downs, etc.). I’m a bit over-packed, but ready for whatever mother nature throws at me. With a bit of comfort. Get the full story at http://30daysx30years.tumblr.com/ -- source link