Because most of the men leave the area, the porters tend to be either very young or very old. They sometimes carry huge loads — 200lbs or more.
About Daniel Byers
Daniel Byers is an expedition photographer and filmmaker, as well as an experienced climber, mountaineer, and diver. He has worked for National Geographic, the BBC, and USAID, crossing many of the world's extreme landscapes in an effort to tell stories that need to be told.