Peak Lenin (7134m), 2015 – from 725 EUR€

Lenin Peak is the third highest peak in former Soviet Union and is considered to be one of the easiest mountains over 7000m. Because of this fact it has become one of the most popular peaks in the world and annually receives hundreds of climbers from all over the world. The area gets frigidly cold in winter, even though it's not as bad as in area of Pobeda Peak, which holds many records in the extreme climate criteria. Spring is beautiful and extremely green and even if the weather in general is quite good, sudden violent storms hit the peak. More important though, is the deep snow which make attempts very hard and the avalanche danger is generally high. Melt off from the glaciers and snow fields also make access hard. In the main climbing season the weather is usually quite stable and until you reach 5000m it can be really hot. In the end of August storms appear with higher frequency, it fast gets colder and first autumn snowfalls hide dangerous crevasses and make ascending of the peak harder.

Rout Description

There are several routes for climbing the summit, but the classical route is from the north side. The classical route does not demand special experience and skills in technical climbing. Lenin Peak is one of the obligatory summits of "Snow Leopard"—the highest title in alpinism in former Soviet Union. Lenin Peak is a very beautiful and powerful peak, but the classical route does not have steep ice-rock parts. The entire route should usually overcome in sheaf using the rope for 2-3 people.

Base Camp is situated on a large meadow (Edelweiss field) at about 3600m. The route to camp 1 takes you across the meadow to follow a steep, narrow path that ascends towards Puteshestvennikov Pass (4200m). After this pass, there would be a glacial moraine, which stretches along the left side of Lenin Glacier. Camp 1 is situated at the beginning of the glacier at an altitude of 4200m. Camp 1 is also a permanent campsite with has toilet facilities, electricity and running water.

Expedition 2015 – schedule:

Day 1   Arrival to the Manas International Airport in Bishkek, capital of Kirghizia. After a delay in the airport—flight to the city of Osh. Arrival to Osh, transfer to hotel. Night in the hotel.
Day 2   Transfer (280 km, about 8 hrs) from Osh to Achik-Tash Base Camp. Arrival to the Base Camp (BC, 3600m). Accommodation in two person tents. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3   The first phase of altitude adaptation in the BC vicinity.
Day 4   The second phase of the adaptation: climb to Camp 1 (C1, 4200m). Night in two person tents of the Camp 1.
Day 5   Ascent up to Camp 2 (5200m) and return down to C1. Night in C1.
Day 6   Ascent to Camp 2 and overnight there in high altitude tents.
Day 7   Return down to BC.
Day 8   Rest day in the BC.
Day 9   The 3rd phase of the adaptation: climb to C1, night there.
Day 10   To Camp 2, night there.
Day 11   Climb up to Camp 3 (6100m) and return down to Camp 2. Night in the Camp 2.
Day 12   Ascent to Camp 3 and overnight there.
Day 13   Descent to C1, night there.
Day 14   Rest day in C1.
Day 15   Beginning of the summit attempt. To Camp 2.
Day 16   To Camp 3.
Day 17   Summit day: up to the summit (7134m) and back to the Camp 3.
Days 18, 19   Reserve days.
Day 20   Return to BC.
Day 21   Transfer to Osh by bus. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 22   Flight from Osh to Bishkek. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 23   Flight home.

The best period for the expedition is July-August.

The cost included:

  • all necessary administrative fees and taxes in Kirghizia (including registration, climbing permit, environmental protection etc.);
  • CET Neva organization expenses (including letter of invitation for the Kirghiz visa if it’s necessary);
  • habitation in Osh (two nights in a double-room hotel);
  • all surface transfers necessary for normal realization of the tour according the program (in Bishkek and Osh, bus or truck to the Base Camp and back);
  • full board habitation in BC and Camp 1 (tents for two persons and three meals a day) but the climber has to have his own tents and meal for climbing above the Camp 1 (some food for the climbing can be bought in Bishkek or Osh);
  • cook in BC and Camp 1;
  • all necessary equipment of the BC and Camp 1: two-person tents with plastic mats for climbers' habitation, mess tent with table and chairs, gas-stove kitchen with its kitchen equipment, electric generator (in the BC only), sauna or shower (in the BC only);
  • first medical aid.

 

The cost does not includes:

  • flights Bishkek-Osh-Bishkek (about 130 EUR€) and luggage transportation on the flights;
  • airport taxes;
  • accommodation in Bishkek (place in double-room, 32,5 EUR€);
  • meals in cities: Bishkek and Osh (27 EUR€ per person/day);
  • rent of mountaineering equipment;
  • cost of visas (Russian and Kyrgiz);
  • insurance;
  • porters;
  • drinks and personal expenses.
  • unexpected premature evacuation.

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