EXPEDITION TO LENIN PEAK
Join the expedition to Lenin Peak together with an international team with experienced guide on fixed dates!
Dates 14.07 - 04.08 2020.
Trip highlights:
• Climb the most popular 7000-meter peak
• Take a part in ascension by non-technical routes suitable for those who climbs 7000 m peak for the first time
• Enjoy the variety of Pamir mountain sceneries
• Feel high-level of support (experienced guides, porters and rescue team)
• Comfortable accommodation in our base camps and buffet based meal service
• Discover Asian culture and lifestyle
Cost in 2020: 2150$ p/p
About expedition
Lenin Peak, that situated at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is the third high from five 7000m peaks on the territory of the Post-Soviet Union Space. The classical route to the Lenin Peak does not have any steep rock or icy areas. This characterizes the Peak as one of the most accessible 7000 m peaks. BUT! We have to remember that the actual height of Lenin Peak 7134 m, that why we may have serious risks with altitude. Successful climb demands responsible way of organization of any expedition. To join this expedition, you will need appropriate level of fitness, basic mountaineering skills, prior experience at high altitude and the desire required to reach the summit of 7000m mountain.
Please look through a proposed itinerary for Lenin Peak expedition.
While you arrive to Bishkek we will provide you airport pick up and transfer to the hotel. Next morning you fly from Bishkek to Osh and then have a transfer to Base Camp on the same day.
Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer to base camp “Achik-Tash”
Day 3. Acclimatization in the BC, walk to the waterfall.
Day 4. Acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovskiy Peak
Day 5. Climb to Camp 1 (4400m)
Day 6. Ice climbing exercises. Ascent to Yuhin Peak (5100m). Overnight
Day 7. Descent to the camp 1 (4400m). Getting ready for the ascent
Day 8. Climb to Camp 2 (5300m)
Day 9. Climb to Camp 3 (6100m)
Day 10 - Day 12. Climb to the Base Camp. Rest days.
Day 13. Climb to the Camp 1 (4400m)
Day 14. Climb to the Camp 2 (5300 m)
Day 15. Climb to the Camp 3 (6100 m)
Day 16. Ascent of the Lenin peak summit (7134 m) and descent to the Camp 3.
Day 17. Descent to the camp 1 (4400m)
Day 18. Descent to the base camp (3600 m)
Day 19. Reserve day
Day 20. Transfer to Osh. Overnight in hotel.
Day 21. Flight to Bishkek. Overnight in hotel.
Day 22. Departure at home.
Duration of the program Bishkek-Bishkek 22 days
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to the hotel, hotel accommodation.
Arrival at the airport. After retrieving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the “Manas” international airport, you will be met by a representative of the company “Ak-Sai Travel” who will give you all the necessary documents and permits, after which you will be taken to the 3* hotel located in the center of our capital city – Bishkek.
Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer Osh-Achik-Tash.
After an early breakfast, the driver will pick you up and take you to the morning flight Bishkek-Osh. In Osh you will be met by our representative, and further on our transport you will be delivered to the Base Camp “Achik-Tash”.
Day 3. Acclimatization in the base camp, walk to the waterfall. After the breakfast, group goes on acclimatization walk. Return to camp. Lunch. Rest. Checking of the high-altitude equipment.
Day 4. Acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovsky peak. After breakfast, there would be an acclimatize hike to the ridge. Ascent up to the snow, up to a height of
4000 m. There are spectacular views of the Alai valley and the Achik-Tash tract from the top. Return to Base Camp for lunch. Rest, packing stuff for tomorrow trek to camp 1.
Day 5. Trek to the Camp 1 (4400 m).
After breakfast, we go to camp 1. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). The path goes through the alpine meadows, through the Puteshestvennikov Pass, and further along the slope of the ridge along the Lenin Glacier. The path takes 4-7 hours.
Day 6. Ice climbing lessons. Climb to Yuhin peak 5200m. Overnight.
Climbing lessons in the morning. We go through the rules of movement across the glacier, work in a rope team, climb and descent along a fixed rope, skills of self-rescue and rescue of the injured from a glacial fissure. Climbing to Yuhin peak. Overnight in fixed tent camp at the top.
Day 7. Preparation for the ascent. After breakfast we descent to Camp 1. Rest, packing stuff for tomorrow ascend to camp 2.
Day 8. Climb to the Camp 2. (5300 m).
We leave at 4 o’clock in the morning. Ascent along the northern slope of Lenin Peak. Moving on crampons, in rope teams, crossing glacial cracks. The transition takes 7-9 hours. Overnight in tents in camp 2. Self-cooking.
Day 9. Climb to the Camp 3. (6100 m).
We leave at 9 am. In some meters a steep rise to the ridge. Moving along a wide ridge and again a steep ascent to the top of the Razdelnaya Peak. Moving on crampons in rope team. The average transit time is 4-6 hours. Overnight in camp 3, Self-cooking.
Day 10. Descent to the base camp 3600 m.
Early in the morning we start descent from camp 3 to Camp 1. Moving on crampons in rope team. Lunch in the camp 1. After lunch, descend to the base camp. Dinner at the base camp.
Day 11. Rest day.
Rest in the base camp.
Day 12. Rest day. Preparation for the ascent.
Rest in the base camp, packing for the ascent.
Day 13. Trek to the Camp 1 (4400 m).
You already have acclimatization and path takes less time and efforts.
Day 14. Trek to the Camp 2 (5300 m).
We leave at 4 o’clock in the morning. Ascent along the northern slope of Lenin Peak. Moving on crampons in rope team, crossing glacial cracks. Conducted after acclimation transition requires less time and effort. Overnight in tents in camp number 2. Self-cooking.
Day 15. Trek to the Camp 3 (6100 m).
We leave at 9 am. In some meters a steep rise to the ridge. Moving along a wide ridge and again a steep ascent to the top of the Razdelnaya peak. Moving on crampons in rope team. The average time is 4-6 hours. You already have acclimatization and path takes less time and efforts. Overnight in camp 3, Self-cooking.
Day 16. Ascent to the summit of Lenin Peak 7134 m. And descent to the Camp 3 (6100 m).
We leave before dawn. Moving on crampons in rope team. Move along a wide ridge to a steep snow-ice rise –
“Knife” at an altitude of 6700m. There is a fixed rope. Further along the wide snowy fields and stony hills to the top.
Important! If climbers did not reach the summit before 14:00, they must turn back and descend to Camp 3
Day 17. Descent to the Camp 1 (4400 m).
Early in the morning we descent from the camp3 to Camp 1. Moving on crampons in rope team. Lunch in the camp 1. Rest.
Day 18. Descent to the Base Camp.
Trek to the base camp. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). Handing certificates to those who ascend the summit.
Day 19. Reserve day
Reserve day in case of bad weather.
Day 20. Transfer from Achik-Tash to Osh. Hotel accommodation.
After breakfast, will be organized transfer from Base Camp to Osh. You will be delivered to hotel.
Day 21. Flight to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation.
After early breakfast, our driver will be taken you to the airport for the morning flight from Osh to Bishkek. In Bishkek you will be met and taken to the 3* hotel.
Day 22. Transfer to airport. Departure from Bishkek.
The driver will take you from the hotel at the necessary time and take you to the airport to the right flight.
*Please note that the above itinerary is intended to be a guideline only. Unforeseen problems with team fitness could occur and there is always the threat of bad weather to force last minute changes. This period will also include rest days taken at Base Camp.
