Day 6

Na to Tsho Rolpa Lake at the base of the glacier - 4180 meters to 4580 meters

That's 13, 713 feet to 15,026 feet!

It took us a little over 2 hours to reach the lake. Tsho Rolpa Lake is formed by a glacial moraine that partially blocks the flow of meltwater from the glacier. Due to global warming, there is more meltwater these days than there used to be. Glacial moraines, "constructed" naturally from rubble and glacial till, don't make very strong dams. The danger is that the moraine dam will burst in a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) and inundate the villages downstream in the valley. While here, we saw where the government has tried to create a dam where the water flow can be regulated. There is a helicopter pad and some large bulldozers with a building where they've worked. The ice is melting and there is a very real concern about the lake breaking through all the ice and dirt. We had a snack while here and the headed back down to Na.

In Na, we rested for the afternoon and played cards. Molly brought a game of washers and many members and sherpas enjoyed this game immensely!! We were also able to wash hair and dinner was pizza! Tomorrow we set out for Base Camp!!