Fortunately, we've planned for this, and we have brought a ladder
along to help us over the difficult spots. We've adapted this from the aluminum ladders
the Chinese lashed to the Second Step on Mt. Everest.
The porters bring up our ladder, and it is quickly lashed into place. As expedition
leader, Troy makes the dangerous first crossing. Each climber is belayed from below by the
climbing sidhar.
At this altitude, one misstep could lead to disaster.
Above, Marvin, our Native
Nebraskan Guide, ropes up second and prepares to cross the hazard.
At left, Manus nearly tumbles over the edge.
A good look at the cause of our efforts to traverse this terrain in the most unusual
way. These natural hazards are everywhere we turn (and step) on Panorama Point.
