Summit Safety & Risk

Yunam Peak Expedition — Safety Guide

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

Primary Hazards

Acute HAPE or HACE above 18,000 ft

Snow blindness

Severe frostbite on toes/fingers

AMS Protocol

Critical risk. Do not hide symptoms from the Expedition Leader. If you get clumsy or confused on summit day, you will be forced down.

Altitude Physiology — SpO₂ by Camp

Summit

SpO₂

Base Camp

SpO₂

Bharatpur

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

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.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency line

Tactical Comms

AIR EVAC IDBharatpur Dhabas / Sarchu

Evacuation Route

Evacuations directly back to Bharatpur highway, then rushed down to Keylong via vehicle.

Solo Advisory

Strictly prohibited and legally illegal under IMF guidelines without a registered team.

Insurance Requirements

Altitude Cover

21,000 ft

Heli Rescue

Required

Declare These Activities

High Altitude Mountaineering

Recommended Providers

· up to ft · up to ft

Mandatory Operator Equipment

Multiple Portable Oxygen Cylinders

Gamow Bag

Pulse Oximeter

VHF Radios

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Last Verified: May 2026

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