Charpusan Valley, located in the far north of Pakistan, is home to the tribal Wakkhi people, who speak Wakkhi, a language of Turkish descent. Several 5,500 - 7,000 meter peaks in this area are unclimbed and unexplored. Photo: Greg Mortenson BACK TO: [HOME] [DISPATCHES] [UPDATE] © 1999 The Zone Network. All rights reserved.

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