High Altitude Gear from the Hall of Fame in Leh
High Altitude Gear from the Hall of Fame in Leh
The Hall of Fame Museum near Leh in Ladakh has a section dedicated to the Equipment used by High Altitude Mountaineers generally and the Indian Army specifically while guarding the high frontiers in the Himalayas and the Karakorams. We have a look at some of the great Gear on display. The same Equipment is sued by the Indian Army deployed at the frozen heights of the Siachen Glacier in Northern Ladakh.
A high end Dome tent for two people.
Palletised loads. These are air dropped to various locations at places where access is difficult.
A Sled and a De-compression Bag
A low temperature high Altitude all Weather suit. along with different climbing aids displayed on the Wall.
Different Mountaineering Gear I
Different Mountaineering Gear II
A Snowmobile
A Dome Tent
A Siachen Soldier’s full Gear
Knots. different types of Knots