Ascent of the Abominable @ The Fort
Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Current Holder
Riley Thurgood
Nyalmo Giant
Towering Guardian of Himalayan Chains
Footprints Vanish in Fresh Snow
Aspects refreshed Dec 20, 2025
First documented by Sherpa guides in the highest reaches of the Himalayas, the Nyalmo Giant is said to be an ancient race of enormous humanoids that guard sacred mountain passes. Local accounts describe encounters with these beings during the harshest blizzards, where their massive forms emerge from the whiteout conditions to either guide or mislead travelers.
Standing at an impossible height of 15-20 feet, the Nyalmo Giant possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to move silently despite its massive size. Its body is perfectly adapted to high-altitude survival, with thick, dark fur and the ability to navigate treacherous ice fields with surprising agility. The creature is known to leave enormous footprints that quickly fill with snow, making tracking nearly impossible.
The Nyalmo Giant serves as both a guardian of the mountains' secrets and a challenge for the Frostbite Seekers to overcome. Its presence tests the resolve of expedition members while hinting at the larger mysteries that await at higher altitudes.
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Frostbite Seekers
The Frostbite Seekers are a group of relentless adventurers who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth about the Yeti. They believe that the key to unlocking the creature's secrets lies in confronting the harsh Himalayan environment head-on. Armed with state-of-the-art gear and an unyielding determination, they brave the icy terrain, frozen caves, and treacherous crevasses in pursuit of their goal. The Frostbite Seekers are driven by a burning desire to be the first to lay eyes on the legendary beast and reveal its existence to the world.
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Tag History
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Due to absence from Week 8 (Eternal Echoes), tag number moved from 21 to 23. (Week 8 of 8)
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Due to absence from Week 7 (Shivering Summit), tag number moved from 20 to 21. (Week 7 of 8)
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Due to absence from Week 6 (Whiteout Watcher), tag number moved from 20 to 20. (Week 6 of 8)
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Due to absence from Week 6 (Whiteout Watcher), tag number moved from 15 to 20. (Week 6 of 8)
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Due to absence from Week 5 (Shimmering Shrines), tag number moved from 13 to 15. (Week 5 of 8)
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Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Ugh, the Nyalmo Giant needed a vessel worthy of its frosty majesty. Scanning the mortal realm, it sensed Riley Thurgood - PDGA #136989, with an 889 rating that made the abominable snowbeast go "meh, good enough." The tag manifested in his bag after Riley survived a particularly vicious snowcone headache. Will this Thur-dude prove good enough to bear the yeti's frozen burden, or will he become just another cold case? #FrostbittenFingers
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
record scratch freeze frame Yep, that's me, Nyalmo Giant. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this mess. Well, it all started when some wise guy thought it'd be hilarious to slap my face on a bag tag for the Frostbite Seekers. I mean, I'm an ancient Himalayan cryptid, not a Pokemon card! But here we are, with my mug plastered on the Yeti - CS1 tag like I'm the poster child for disc golf sasquatch hunters. Is this real life or did I stumble into a bad Syfy original movie? The things I do for fame... 🙄