The Himalayan Yaks; A Photo Story
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No day on our Mount Everest Base Camp Adventure would have been complete without having to spend at least 2 or 3 times dodging the infamous Yak trains that ply the trails through the Himalayas. My last photo story, The Sherpas of Mt Everest, looked at the human heroes this week we pay tribute to our woolly friends who carry supplies to all of the small towns that dot the landscape of this great mountain range. Without these guys, those summiting would have no supplies and those people trekking would probably have a hard time eating.
So let’s hear it for the Himalayan Yak! Thanks Guys!!
Yaks bring supplies up to Tengboche
Himalayas tower over a yak train
But sometimes it can be a lonely walk as well.
High altitudes don't affect these guys!
In fact the Himalayan Yak can only survive above 3000m.
The Yak headers walk faithfully along with their team.
Guiding them every step of the way.
So let's hear it for the unsung hero of the Himalayas. The Yak!!
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Maybe I could just hire a Yak instead of a porter?
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The Yaks are gorgeous! (and so are your photos as always!) I could really use one of those guys to bring my groceries upstairs for me
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Fantastic animals. Very beautiful. The landscape suits them. Quite amazing that they can’t survive under 3000 meters. I guess there aren’t many animals like that.
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Tough job! & I guess you are just happy that they have the job & not you…
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Great photo story!!! My kids will love this set. They remind me of a cartoon animal in one of our favorite anime – Avatar the Last Air Bender.
Bravo to the Yak!
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There’s just something about large, shaggy animals that makes me want to run up and hug them, even though I doubt they’d appreciate that. The Yaks remind me of the Scottish Highland cows (they call them “coos”), which I have pictures of at home – so cute!
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I wanted to hug them too. I kept wanting to give them a pat on the head when they walked by, but I agree, I don’t think they would appreciate it much.
Effing outstanding! The one with the yak walking all alone makes me a little sad. He looks so lonely.
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Amazing shots. I really hope to get to the Himalayas some day.
This is so cool! On the Annapurna Circuit there were mule trains bringing up food and materials, but to have yak trains – pretty great! Isn’t it amazing how such bulky and big creatures can navigate small and steep paths. Sounds like you’re having a great time!
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Yaks provide every little necessity in the Himalayas. Yak’s milk is an acquired taste, but it is fab!
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I’m living in Indonesia. Actualy Indonesia have some high place that the people living, like Timika or Wamena in Papua.
I thought that this animal will available to breed there and help peoples there to farming or use it as the people in Himalayan.
But Sorry, my government official are to busy thinking for they own corruption.
So it will be just imagination.
But, anybody will make it, I’d like to cooperate.
Thank you.