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This photo was taken on the northern slope of Shishapangma. It was the second day after we arrived at the northern slope, and we had to endure quite a few hardships to capture this shot. Initially, we planned to hike 15km to the forward camp on the northern slope and camp there on the first day. However, upon examining the weather forecast, we found that the next morning would have excellent weather. Thus, we altered our plan and decided to hike an additional 5km to camp within the Yebokangal Glacier. By the time we reached the vicinity of the serac, it had already turned dark. We fumbled in the dark to find the entrance to the serac, but unfortunately, we failed to locate it. Consequently, we had no choice but to camp on a dried-up debris flow nearby.At around 2 AM, we noticed dark clouds gathering overhead. Concerned for safety, we packed up and retreated from the campsite, setting up camp again on muddy ground. By 3 AM, heavy snow began to fall, covering our tent. The next morning, the snow stopped, but since we had been unable to camp within the serac, I launched the drone to approach it. At that moment, the sunlight illuminated the depths of the Mount Porong Ri, creating a striking contrast between the pyramid-shaped mountain and the serac below. I captured this photograph.
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