Description

This is the most incredible and dangerous campsite in the world found in the Himalayas of Nepal. This unique photo is one of the few ever captured from an aerial perspective showing the narrow ridge and huge drop-offs at 6000m of elevation. Ama Dablam Mountain in Nepal stands at 6,813m and is known as the ‘mountaineers mountain’ due to its technical nature and difficult terrain. Many mountaineers come from all over the world to test their technical ability amidst the high altitude of the Himalayas. Despite its technical nature, Ama Dablam is a relatively safe expedition compared to many of the more deadly peaks in the Himalayas. However, the ‘mountaineers mountain’ comes with its perils as well. Ama Dablam means “Mother’s necklace”. The long ridges on each side of the mountain represent the arms of a mother (ama) protecting her child. The hanging glacier (or serac) is thought of as the dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women.