I mean are we talking at such high-elevations that it is actually cold up there - (which would make sense if they are high within the mountains) - just curious.
Great work by the way - very interesting to look in on -
This is 2 year old article....and I don't know if it is the same dude....but read the article.....look how it talks of AQ bases in that area.
P.S......Boot it is near the Kunar Province.....there is a neat little map at the bottom of the article.
Chitral is in a gorgeous valley. Actually, it is so beautiful that it is a well known tourist location. Google: "Pakistan" and "Chitral", and see all the tourist info.
But the surrounding mountains are a different story altogether. They are very steep and high and would be impassable during winter and no picnic during summer.
--Boot Hill