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Kang Yatse 2 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 2 Expedition

Max GradeF
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

snow slope
scree
moraine
rocky ridge
High-Risk Objective Hazards
ams_riskrockfallwhiteout

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

AMS / HACE above 16,000ft

2

Rockfall on descent

3

Whiteout on summit ridge

AMS Protocol

Mandatory 2-day acclimatization in Leh before trekking. SpO2 monitoring daily from Nimaling.

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

None on standard PD route

Evacuation Route

Return to Nimaling — horse evacuation to Chilling — vehicle to Leh SNM Hospital

Solo Advisory

Not permitted under IMF regulations without a registered guide.

Mandatory Operator Equipment

Pulse Oximeter
Portable Oxygen
Gamow Bag
VHF Radio

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This encyclopedia entry for Kang Yatse 2 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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