DAY: 22 KHUMBU

DAY: 22    Again we follow the trail around the shore of Taboche Tsho, this time bypassing Gokyo Ri and continuing up the long climb to Renjo La (17,772').  This pass was only recently opened to westerners and we were reportedly the first to cross it with yaks in 2003.   We descend the west side of the pass, past the small lake, Reimo Tsho and camp in a yak pasture beyond.  We probably won't see many people other than Tibetan nomads in this remote valley.