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Kang Yatse 1 Expedition — Safety Guide

AMS thresholds, glacier hazards, summit day go/no-go decision framework, and emergency contacts.

Technical Specifications

Technical Blueprint v1.0

Kang Yatse 1 Expedition

Max GradeAD+
Gradient55%

Physiology Profile

HAPE RiskExtremely High
Turnaround SPO260%
"Immediate drive down to Keylong."

Summit Protocol

Push Start01:00 AM
Hard Turnaround12:00 PM
Turnaround ReasonHigh winds and exhaustion risk on descent.

Complexity Index

Technicality vs Stok Kangri+75%
Exposure vs Nanda DeviModerate

*Indices calculated based on vertical gain/day and rock/ice angle averages.

Mission Briefing // Tactical Manifest

Terrain Analysis

glacier
steep ice slope
knife-edge ridge
moraine
High-Risk Objective Hazards
crevassebergschrundams_riskridge fallwhiteout

Atmospheric Constraints

Avg Summit Wind
N/A km/h
Jet Stream Risk
High in late September and October

Summit Day Sequence

1
Base Camp departure
2
Scree slope ascent
3
Snow ridge
4
Summit

Primary Hazards

1

Fall on exposed knife-edge ridge

2

HACE above 18,000ft

3

Crevasse on glacier approach

4

Weather trap at ABC

AMS Protocol

Full rotation cycle required (carry to ABC, return to BC). Do not push to summit without prior acclimatization rotation.

Altitude Physiology — SpO₂ by Camp

Bharatpur

85

SpO₂

Base Camp

75

SpO₂

Summit

60

SpO₂

Turn-Around Threshold

SpO₂ < 60%

Descend immediately if reading drops below this at rest

Diamox (Acetazolamide)

Recommended

Crucial due to rapid vehicle ascent to 15,000ft.

⚠️ Golden Rule: Immediate drive down to Keylong.

Expedition Medical Kit

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Summit Day Protocol

GO Conditions

  • ✓ Clear skies
  • ✓ Manageable winds

NO-GO Conditions

  • ✗ Whiteout
  • ✗ Extreme jet stream winds

Hard Turn-Around: 12:00 PM

High winds and exhaustion risk on descent.

Glacier Hazards — Kang Yatse Glacier

Avalanche Path

North Face couloir

Avalanche Path

Summit headwall

Bergschrund

Evacuation Route

Retreat to Base Camp, horse evacuation to Chilling, vehicle to Leh SNM Hospital.

Mandatory Operator Equipment

Portable Oxygen x2
Gamow Bag
VHF Radio
Pulse Oximeter
Fixed Rope (200m)

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This encyclopedia entry for Kang Yatse 1 Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.

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Last Verified: May 2026

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