Nojin Kansa, located in the hills around Yamdrok Tso lake.  It is a very gentle but fairly high mountain.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Basecamp for the Nojin Kansa climb, at 4,989 meters.  (Photo:  D.L. Mazur)

Camp 1 at 5,800 meters.  Its easy to walk to this point in your lightweight shoes.  The crux of the route lies above Camp 1.  (Photo:  Puma Collection)

The crux of the route, a 40 degree snow slope at 6,200 meters.  We will use fixed lines here if necessary.  (Photo:  Puma Collection)

The summit of Nojin Kansa.  Its an easy and gentle climb.  In the distance lies Yamdrok Tso Lake.  (Photo:  Puma Collection)