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Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Expedition — Safety Guide
Altitude physiology, pass crossing go/no-go criteria, evacuation protocol, and insurance requirements.
Primary Hazards
Crevasse falls on Kalanag glacier
Extreme Hypothermia
Avalanches on the Jhala side wall
AMS Protocol
Very high risk over 16,000 ft. Diamox is heavily advised. Any severe headache at Camp 1 requires immediate abortion.
Altitude Physiology — SpO₂ by Camp
Turn-Around Threshold
SpO₂ < 70%
Descend immediately if reading drops below this at rest
Diamox (Acetazolamide)
Recommended
Pass Crossing Protocol
Glacier Hazards — Kalanag / Ruinsara Glacier
Crevasse Zone
Extensive crevasses on the approach to the pass from Sian Gad side
Bergschrund
Evacuation Route
Effectively manual. A breakdown on the glacier means your team must physically haul you down to Kyarkoti or Ruinsara before a helicopter can even safely attempt an extraction.
Solo Advisory
Extremely dangerous due to hidden crevasses on the Kalanag glacier.
Insurance Requirements
Heli Rescue
Required
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Last Verified: May 2026
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