Imagine building an iron pylon taller than the Eiffel Tower’s shadow—at 5,000 meters above sea level, in bone-chilling -42°C temperatures. 🥶 That’s exactly what Pasang Tsering and his team achieved 25 years ago, creating what’s still hailed as the world’s highest ‘electricity skyroad’ in Tibet. 💡
Pasang, then a young engineer, recalls nights guarding flickering butter lamps—symbols of tradition—while dreaming of a brighter future. 🌟 ‘We weren’t just building pylons; we were bridging ancient and modern,’ he says. The project, a Marvel-worthy feat of human grit, brought neon lights to remote villages, transforming lives and sparking economic growth.
Today, the plateau’s residents no longer rely on dim flames for light. 🌌 But Pasang’s story isn’t just about engineering—it’s a testament to perseverance in Earth’s harshest conditions. Think ‘Free Solo’ meets ‘The Martian,’ but with yak wool coats and endless cups of butter tea. 🐂☕️
