Majestic Peak Lenin is situated in the Zalaiskij Range and is considered
one of the easier 7000 metre peaks which can be climbed from the north
without much special training and high altitude climbing experience. The
best time of the year is between 20th of June and 21st of August. Expedition-style
ascent; weather and conditions on the mountain may prevent summit success.
Conditions: participants ascend the mountain without
assistance above base camp looking after their own safety. They must bring
their own personal, 1st aid, climbing equipment as well as altitude tents,
stoves, fuel and food.
Services: "Asia Mountain" organises access formalities and provides:
transport from Bishkek via Osh to base camp; accommodation and food in
the towns; tents and food at base and advance base camp only.
For additional payment: Helicopter support, local guides (guiding, pitching
camps, cooking etc. above advance base camp), pack horses and porters.
| Day 1 | Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to Osh, hotel accommodation. |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Ashiktash in the Kamansu area, base camp at 3400 m. |
| Day 3-20 | Over the Puteshestvenikov Pass to and along the Lenin Glacier to advance base camp. Via "Skovorodka" to camp 2 at 5100 m; des- cend to base for a rest. Up to camp 2; ascent of Razdelnaja (6148 m) and descend to camp 2. Ascend to camp 3 at 6100 m and then to the summit. Back to camp 3; down to base camp. The basic programme is open to much variation and takes about 18 days. Three additional days are available in case of poor conditions. |
| Day 21 | Transport to Osh, hotel accommodation. |
| Day 22 | Depart to Bishkek and return home. |
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