Zanskar and Ladakh, the golden year 2001

2001 in Ladakh will be remembered by myself and Joel -
and hopefully all the people who trekked with us - as one of the best years of our lives.

These are mostly Joel's pictures.

Yes, Kim trekked most of the season with us and began leading for Project Himalaya the following year.

Kim and Lisa obligingly pose for some Indian tourists - and us - in a snow storm on top of the Rohtang Pass, north of Manali

The memorable Zanskar Spring team, May-June 2001
Lucas, Kim, Lara, Lobsang and Dave
Seated: Lisa and Joel

Luke Screewalker - Lucas tries some real goggles (and he is not as gormless as he looks here)

Lobsang gives Kim a hand up the remains of an old avalanche

BEST team! BEST trekkers! (Festivals and passes, June-July 2001)

John arriving at the high camp before the Kongmaru La

Kim and Joel take the Sangtha island

Blue sheep spotting above, and what we saw below

John and Lucas - and someone bigger than them

Enjoying time...

Lucas trusts Kim at Dat