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Chobia Pass Expedition — Safety Guide

Altitude physiology, pass crossing go/no-go criteria, evacuation protocol, and insurance requirements.

Primary Hazards

1

Falling deep into an unmarked crevasse

2

HAPE / HACE at 16,000+ ft

3

Freezing to death if trapped in a whiteout on the pass

AMS Protocol

Extremely high risk. Pushing above 16,000 ft demands extreme respect.

Altitude Physiology — SpO₂ by Camp

Pass Crossing Protocol

Evacuation Route

Extremely difficult. Manual hauling down to Alyas is the only way off the upper mountain.

Solo Advisory

Absolutely prohibited under all circumstances.

Mandatory Operator Equipment

Z-pulley crevasse rescue kits
PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber)
Oxygen Cylinder
Satellite comms

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Last Verified: May 2026

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