A visual expedition through the towering peaks and vast glaciers of the Karakoram Range. Glaciers and Giants: Mapping the Roof of the World presents high-altitude photography paired with precise labels of summits and ice flows—revealing the awe, scale, and detail of one of Earth’s most majestic frontiers.
SNOW LAKE
- A vast, high-altitude ice basin cradled by towering peaks—Snow Lake feels like the heart of the Karakoram’s frozen soul.
- At over 16,000 feet, Snow Lake stretches silently beneath the sun, feeding mighty glaciers with its ancient ice.
- A shimmering, surreal world of white—untouched, remote, and breathtaking.
Lukpe Lawo Glacier & SIM Gang Glacier
2. Known as the glacier of ‘many mouths,’ Lukpe Lawo is a labyrinth of crevasses, cascading into the wild heart of the Karakoram.
3. A raw, icy artery connecting Snow Lake to the broader glacial web of the region
2. Sim Gang flows like a frozen river through the peaks—its surface cracked, gleaming, and alive with ancient movement.
3. One of the least-touched and most awe-inspiring glaciers, linking Snow Lake to the distant valleys of Nagar.
