Climbed the main peak of Gangshika on my 40th birthday

On impulse, I wanted to do something big, so I signed up to climb the main peak. I have also hiked in the snowy mountains several times before, and I have always been in good condition. I didn't expect to be so tired this time. I didn't have altitude sickness, I was just tired. The last 150 meters were completely icy, and I climbed up using my hands and feet. [Facepalm] It took me nearly 8 hours to reach the top, and I collapsed to the ground due to exhaustion. Anyway, it was a successful 40th birthday 🎂 5254.5 meters, I love who I am❤️ Also, persistence is useful💪 - Duration: 2 days 🔸Day1⃣Xining - Gangshika Snow Peak Visitor Center - Hike to Gangshika Base Camp 🔸Day2⃣Gangshika Base Camp - Main Peak - Base Camp - Visitor Center - Xining - equipment: 🔹Windproof down jacket, rib down jacket, fleece jacket, quick-drying jacket, down pants, fleece pants, quick-drying pants, wool socks, high-top hiking shoes, fleece hat, sunglasses, face towel 🔹Rent a one-piece down jacket and mountain boots, and the club provided crampons. There was something unpleasant when renting a jumpsuit, but the weather is starting to warm up, so you shouldn't need to wear a jumpsuit when climbing the main peak 🔹At this time of year, the base camp is still very cold, so you can use a double sleeping bag at night 🔹Don’t bring too much food, you can bring a few 300ml bottles of Coke and put them in the inner pocket of your down jacket 🔹You need to protect your face. I felt uncomfortable breathing when using a face towel, so it was basically useless. The lower half of my face was much darker than the upper half [Cry] 🔹Apply more moisturizing products, your face will peel