Chapter 370 Standing out from the crowd
At Qian Jin's warm invitation, Liu Mo'ang and his group visited the base. Not to mention, if it weren't for the flag erected in the camp yard, no one would have thought that this was the location of the first base camp of Mount Everest of the Chinese mountaineering team.
At this time, there were not many people in the camp, only seven or eight people, mostly with young faces. It can be seen that these people were all selected by the mountaineering team. Perhaps in a certain year in the future, people who successfully climbed Mount Everest would appear among these people.
Along the way, almost all of them were Zhu Xiaohong and Wei Jing, who turned into little fans, asking, and Qian Jin replied with a smile.
"Brother Qian, you climbed Mount Everest at the same time, Qiaogoli Peak and Gancheng Zhangjia Peak. What peak do you think does it be the most difficult to climb?" After a series of questions, Wei Jing finally asked a very in-depth question.
"It's all right! Of course, it must be K2 peak. Oh, K2 refers to Qiao Geli peak."
"Why? Isn't Qiaogoli Peak more than 200 meters lower than Mount Everest? Is it harder to climb the lower ones than the higher ones?"
"Haha, the difficulty of climbing a mountain is not just about the altitude. Although some peaks are not high at altitude, they are extremely difficult to climb. For example, the Torre Peak, which is recognized as the world's lowest altitude but the most difficult to climb. The mountain in South America has an altitude of only 3,128 meters and a relative height of 1,227 meters. However, no matter from any angle, the entire mountain looks like a dagger that penetrates the sky. From any angle, the slope is above 80°, so so far, less than ten people in the world have successfully reached the top." As a professional climber, these data money are available.
This Tore Peak made Liu Mo'ang and the other four stunned. In their understanding, a mountain worth more than 3,000 meters is nothing. Not to mention those professional climbers, even they can handle it in minutes.
But I didn’t expect that the climbing of this mountain was so difficult, and there were less than ten people in the world who reached the top of the peak, which was a bit terrifying.
Seeing the dull look of several people, Qian Jin smiled and continued, "Let's not talk about foreign countries. There are many high mountains in China that are much more difficult to climb than Mount Everest. You should all know about Meili Snow Mountain?"
A few people nodded, and they naturally knew about Meili Snow Mountain, one of the four famous mountains in Tibetan Buddhism.
"The main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, Kawabog, is only 6,470 meters above sea level, but this peak has not been conquered until now. It is a mountain that mountaineering enthusiasts around the world, including professional climbers, cannot conquer! Also, the Yala Snow Mountain located in Bashu Ganzi, has an altitude of only 5,884 meters, and has not been conquered. In addition, Nangabawa Peak has only one record of summit, and Gongga Mountain, nicknamed the King of Shu Mountain, is extremely difficult to climb, and it is currently the highest mortality rate in the world. Before the Czech mountaineering team reached Gongga Mountain again on October 7, 2017, the King of Shu Mountain had only 32 successful summits, but the death toll was as high as 21, with a terrible mortality rate of 65.6%, far higher than the 33.8% summit of Annapurna Peak, which has the highest mortality rate among the fourteen peaks of 8,000+ peaks!"
The few people were so thrilling that they heard it. They were so shocked that they couldn't hear it.
If it weren't for Qian Jin's story, who would have known that there were so many peaks in China that had such great difficulty in climbing, and who would have known that the majestic King of Shu Mountain reached the top - the mortality rate was so high!
This is too scary.
No wonder mountaineering is listed as one of the top ten most dangerous sports in the world! This is all made with life!
"Because Mount Everest is so famous, there are many people climbing, and the climbing route is relatively mature and safer. However, the climbing of Qiaogoli Peak is really difficult. When I went to climb Qiaogoli Peak with a group of teammates that year, I almost didn't get down!" Qian Jin's face showed a look of horror.
"The mortality rate of Jogoli Peak is also as high as 27%! The mortality rate among the fourteen peaks of 8,000+ is second only to Annapurna, ranking second! Which one do you think is more difficult to climb Mount Everest or K2?"
Several people nodded silently and stopped saying a word.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little dull, Qian Jin changed the topic with a smile.
"Xiao Liu, don't look at the fact that this village is not big, but the sparrows are small and have all the internal organs. I won't talk about the township government and this camp. There is also a large-scale military station here, called Majiang Military Station. With Majiang as the center, there is a road shift every ten kilometers along Provincial Highway 304, responsible for the daily maintenance of Provincial Highway 304." Liu Mo'ang understood.
As long as there are roads on the plateau, there is a road trip every ten kilometers. Basically, local Tibetans serve as road guards for road trips. It is precisely because of the existence of these road guards that the roads on the huge plateau are unobstructed.
After leaving the camp, Qian Jin accompanied a few people to wander around in this small village. He met several Tibetans along the way, and all expressed enough respect to the white lion.
"You came from Houzang. The high mountain pass you crossed before is called Donggula Pass. Look here." Qian Jin pointed to the northeast direction, and Provincial Highway 304 extends in this direction. "In that direction, it is almost level with Qiumugang Ri, and there is also Xuegula Pass. After climbing Xuegula Pass, it is the territory of Wenquan Town."
"Brother Qian, actually, the place where I live is not far from here. Do you know Tianlu Inn at the foot of Nianqing Tanggula Peak? I drove it."
"Huh? You said you opened the very famous Tianlu Inn?" Qian Jin was really surprised now, "Well, you must know Tsering Doji of the Plateau Paragliding Team and Old Li Li Xiaoliang?"
"Well, I know everyone. My paragliding club was helped by Brother Tsering. As for Brother Li, he is still the head coach of the paragliding club. Some time ago, Brother Tsering even changed the training location of their paragliding team to me."
"Haha, if you say that, there will be no outsiders. Although Lao Li and I are in different units, we are old friends. I am also very familiar with that boy Tsering Doji. This guy almost joined our plateau mountaineering team when he was young."
"Brother Qian, have you been living in Sunshine City?" Liu Mo'ang asked.
"No, I moved from Heishui to Nikko City when I was ten years old. My father had served in the army in Heishui before. After resigning, he did not return to his hometown, so he settled in Nikko City."
"Does Brother Qian recognize Zhong Qi? There are also Li Junyi, Shi Qiang, Cai Jintao..." Liu Mo'ang said the names of several people, most of whom were the people who had lived in Sunac City for more than ten years.
"Oh, when you say that, I really know a few people. I am very familiar with Boss Zhong and Brother Yi. A few years ago, Boss Zhong wanted to follow me to climb Mount Everest, but he couldn't get up at the camp." Qian Jin immediately became excited when he heard the names of the people mentioned by Liu Mo'ang.
In fact, the world is big, but it can be said that it is small. Captain Qian Jinqian, whom I met by chance, just chatted and brought the relationship closer through people they knew each other.
"Brother Qian has time to go to our inn to play. Last month, there were six hot springs in the inn, and the water output was quite large. Now Mo Ang is building a resort around the six hot springs." As Liu Mo Ang's fiancée, Chu Qian immediately sent an invitation sincerely when she saw Liu Mo Ang chatting with Captain Qian.
"Ah? Have you found hot springs there?" Qian Jin immediately showed great interest.
"Yes, a small earthquake occurred over there last month, which did not damage the buildings at all, but it shook Liukou Hot Springs. The quality of the hot spring water is very high, making it an excellent hot spring. So, let's start building a resort around Liukou Hot Springs. When the resort is built, the conditions for travel there will be better. Brother Qian, when you have time, take your sister-in-law and children to play together. It's all free to go to my place."
"Haha, brother, I appreciate your kindness. But I really like to soak in hot springs. When I'm fine here, I often drive to hot springs in hot spring towns. Well, when I have time, I will definitely go to your side to have fun."
They left each other's phone number and added WeChat friends. Wei Jing and Zhu Xiaohong also successfully obtained Qian Jin's autograph. Only then did the group continue on the road back with unsatisfactory desire.
After leaving Majiang Township, we drove along Provincial Highway 304 all the way to the northeast. The higher we walked, the higher the altitude. The majestic Nuomugangri looked more and more magnificent.
In fact, to be honest, the mountain in Kuangmu Gangri does not look steep. It does not have the pyramid-like shape of Mount Everest, nor does it have the top of the mountain that is directly pierced by the sky. Even looking at the Nianqing Tanggula Peak from Namtuo, it feels more steep than this mountain, but it is too abrupt to resist the snow-capped mountain here.
In what Qian Jin said just now, the southernmost part of the western section of the Nianqing Tanggula Mountains is a unique existence. Even if there are more than 30 snow-capped mountains with an altitude of more than 6,000, here, the seven-tongue mountain is a flock of cranes!
In addition, there is a large flat valley south of Kuangmugangri, and the majestic Kuangmugangri stands at the northernmost end of this valley, without any mountain blocking in front of it, which highlights the majesty of this mountain with an altitude of more than 7,000.
As we go north, we get closer to Kuangmu Gangri, and the closest place is even more than eight kilometers away from the peak!
Such a distance is almost considered face-to-face for a peak with an altitude of more than 7,000 meters!
Just after the car passed a river, Liu Mo'ang parked the car on the side of the road again at the strong suggestion of the three beauties.
It’s nothing more. It’s really shocking to appreciate Mount Everest from this location. It’s even more shocking than to appreciate Mount Everest from Mount Everest Base Camp.
You should know that the straight-line distance between the Everest Base Camp is more than 20 kilometers from the top of Mount Everest, but what about here? It is only a little over eight kilometers!
As an ordinary tourist, it is absolutely rare to be able to enjoy a peak above 7,000 meters above sea level at such a close distance.
If you don’t check in, you’re sorry for the bumpy road...
Chapter completed!