Lapchi Gang ri and our Yaks at the last campsite

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Between the Yaks and the 7282m mountaintop of Lapchi Gang ri is 35km straightline.

Each yak produces around 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) annually of a mixture of hair and fine downy fiber; high-yielding types may produce as much as 25 kg (55 lb). The fiber is combed or shed from the yak, and the hair separated from the down. The hair is used to make ropes, rugs and various other products. The down is soft and smooth and about 3 cm (1.2 in) 1.2 inches long, and it can be spun into yarn for knitting. The average fineness of down from an adult yak is 18-20 microns, while the length is around 30 to 40 mm (1.2 to 1.6 in). Yaks that live in higher altitudes have finer fiber. The most common natural color of the yak is a dark chocolate brown, but can also be found in white, tan, and grey. Unlike wool, the scales of yak fiber are in a waved mosaic pattern, resulting in a very smooth fiber that does not itch.

Yak hide is used to make shoes and bags and in the construction of coracle-like boats.

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Wonderful scene and great description.

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Incredible colours!!
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Beautiful scenery with such clear light.
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realy great shot
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Excellent landscape!
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Great photo. Amazing.
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Lapchi Gang ri and our Yaks at the last campsite

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