
The campsite above Khare (5000m).

Mera north summit from the campsite above Khare.

DC, Craig, Chongba, Graham and Graeme line up on the climb up to the glacier.

The summit of Mera Peak (6476m) seen during the climb up to the glacier.

A porter carries equipment up to the Mera La. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Looking west along the valley of our ascent from Tangnang.

Approaching the base of the Mera Gacier.

The three summits of Mera Peak seen from near the base of the Mera Glacier.

Me in front of the three summits of Mera.

Scrambling up to the base of the glacier. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Figures make their way along the angled path onto the glacier.

The ascent route to the summit seen from the base of the glacier, with an angled path onto the glacier to the left, a flattish ascent to the Mera La (middle of shot), high camp hidden behind the large boulder, and Mera summit to the right.

Mera Peak from the base of the Mera Glacier.

Resting near the foot of the glacier. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Taking a rest on a rock with Mera behind me. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Louisa, Carey and me with Mera Peak behind.

I finish the steep climb onto the Mera glacier. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Carey gives an ice axe demonstration. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Nare stands above a crevasse at the top of the glacier.

Nare relaxes with a cigarette after descending again.

Relaxing with tea back at Khare campsite. (Photo: Huw Davies)