Traverse Safety & Risk
Panpatia Col Expedition — Safety Guide
Altitude physiology, pass crossing go/no-go criteria, evacuation protocol, and insurance requirements.
Primary Hazards
HACE/HAPE at 17,000+ ft
Crevasse fall on glacier approach
Avalanche on steep col wall
Complete isolation on failure
AMS Protocol
3 nights at Kedarnath (11,755 ft) is non-negotiable minimum acclimatization.
Altitude Physiology — SpO₂ by Camp
Turn-Around Threshold
SpO₂ < 72%
Descend immediately if reading drops below this at rest
Diamox (Acetazolamide)
Recommended
Pass Crossing Protocol
Glacier Hazards — Panpatia Snowfield
Crevasse Zone
Massive hidden crevasses on the plateau
Evacuation Route
Helicopter feasible from Kedarnath temple area. From high camp: retrace to base camp (1 day) then helicopter from Kedarnath. Badrinath side: descent to Mana village.
Solo Advisory
Extremely dangerous due to hidden crevasses on the snowfield.
Insurance Requirements
Heli Rescue
Required
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Last Verified: May 2026
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