Nojin Kansa 7,200 meter peak in the hills around Yamdrok Tso Lake.  Our trek begins in basecamp, wanders along the flanks of the peak, then heads down to the lake itself.  (Photo D.L. Mazur)

We use Yaks to carry our supplies through the passes and along the trails.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

A quiet life in the high passes, herding sheep and yaks.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Quiet village in the hinterlands during our trek.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

A Tibetan nomad near Nojin Kansa.  These people move around the region, following their livestock herds during the seasons.  (Photo:  D.L. Mazur)

Yamdrok Tso, the sacred lake for pilgrimages, is where our trek ends up.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Pilgrims making a sacred circuit around the lake.  (Photo:  J. Otto)