Tour Mountain Expeditions: Lenin Peak 7132M, Business+ Package

Transport

- Meeting and seeing off at the airport - Transfer Osh – Base Camp – Osh

Accommodation

- Accommodation in a hotel 3* with breakfast in Osh (1 night) - Accommodation in Base Camp in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with: *individual heaters *beds, mattresses, blankets, pillows *changeable bed linen: flat sheets, bed sheets, and pillowcases *electricity: sockets and lighting *bedside tables and chairs - Accommodation in the Camp 1 in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with: *wooden flooring with thermal insulation *foam mattresses

Optional

- Base camp services (3600 meters): *Medical service *Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities *Shower cabins *Sauna *Washstands and toilet *Luggage room *Rental point and shop *Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz - Camp 1 services (4400 meters): *Medical service *Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities *Washstands and toilet *Luggage room *Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz - Altitude service: *Accommodation in set up high-altitude tents: *Camp 2 (5300 meters) *Camp 3 (6100 meters) *Set of high altitude products for the entire ascent period - Group equipment rental: *Gas burner *Camping Mat *Rope (25-40 meters) Ø 8.9 ÷ 10 mm *High-altitude cookware set

Meals

- In Base camp: meals – full board: 3 times a day hot varied meals, including vegetarian - In Camp 1: Meals – full board: 3 times a day hot varied meals, including vegetarian

Not included:

Guide

Flights

- International flights

Others

- Services for an additional fee: *Accommodation in national Kyrgyz yurts (3600 meters): every yurt are equipped with comfortable furniture and personal bathroom *Mobile sauna in the Camp 1 (4400 meters) *High speed Internet (Wi-Fi) in the Base Camp (3600 meters) *Satellite Internet in the Camp 1 (4400 meters) *Equipment rental *Personal guide service *Porter service *Accommodation in high-altitude tents in the Camp 2 (5300 meters) and Camp 3 (6100 meters)

Insurance

- Insurance should be issued in the country of traveller’s residence

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Day 1 Arrival In Osh. Transfer To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters). Hike To The Leek Meadow (3800 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Osh. Transfer To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters). Hike To The Leek Meadow (3800 Meters)

Travel time: 5 hours, distance: 280 kilometers.

The expedition to the Lenin Peak begins with the city of Osh – the biggest city in Southern Kyrgyzstan. Transfer from Osh to the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp takes about 5 hours, if driving, and lies across the grand Pamir Range, across the two picturesque passes – the Chyiyrchik (2408 meters) located in the region of the Gulcha village and Taldyk (3615 meters) which is just before the Sary-Tash village, as well as the scenic Alay valley.

Arrival at the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp (3600 meters), accommodation, rest. Our “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp is located in the valley of the same name at an altitude of 3600 meters above the sea level. On its territory, you can find anything you might need for a comfortable stay: national yurts that you can dine and spend free time in, sauna, showers, toilets, Wi-Fi, medical station, volleyball court, equipment rental shop, lockers, etc. You can select the type of accommodation at the base camp in advance – whether you would like to stay in heated tents or in real Kyrgyz yurts with a personal bathroom.

Dining here is of a very high level, comparable with some of the best restaurants in the Middle East. Professional cooks offer Asian and European dishes, some of which are vegetarian. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the large dining yurts. A boiling pot with hot water is at your disposal all day long so that you can make yourself some tea or coffee at any time. We also offer complimentary berry jams and sweets. We also have a traditional clay oven (tandyr) at the base camp – this is what we use to bake fresh bread and Samsa.

After you get accommodated at the base camp, we will take an acclimation walk to the Leek Meadow (3800 meters) where you can see how the real wild leek grows and where marmots live.

If you wish, you can also walk up to the observation deck which will provide you with a wonderful view of the Achik-Tash valley (translation: “Open rock”).

Walk back to the base camp.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 2 Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike To A Waterfall, Climb Up To The Puteshestvennikov Pass (4150 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike To A Waterfall, Climb Up To The Puteshestvennikov Pass (4150 Meters)

Travel time: 4-5 hours, distance: 11 kilometers; altitude variation: +550 meters, -550 meters.

After breakfast we will take an acclimation hike to the Puteshestvennikov pass (4150 meters). Climbing up to the Puteshestvennikov pass on a good road normally takes about 1.5-2.5 hours. The way to the pass lies across the picturesque Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, a waterfall, and a beautiful canyon of the left confluent of the Achik-Tash River. The pass shows an incredible view of the XIX Party communion peak (5920 meters), Spartak peak (6183 meters), Lenin peak (7134 meters), and the Lenin glacier. At the beginning of the season, it is usually very windy at the pass, and there can even be snow. Return to the base camp, rest.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 3 Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike Up To The Crest Of The Petrovskiy Peak (Approximately 4100 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike Up To The Crest Of The Petrovskiy Peak (Approximately 4100 Meters)

Travel time: 4-5 hours, distance: 6 kilometers; altitude variation: +500 meters, -500 meters.

After breakfast we will take an acclimation hike to the observation deck on the Petrovskiy peak. Petrovskiy peak (4700 meters) is one of the easier and closer peaks in relation to the base camp. It is perfect for the first stages of the acclimation process. We will climb up to the altitude of approximately 4100 meters, where we will see the majestic view of the gran Alay valley which features numerous lakes, huge Zaalay range, and its main mountain – the Lenin Peak.

Return to the base camp, rest. Equipment checks for tomorrow’s acclimation journey to upper base camps.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 4 Climb Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Travel time: 6-7 hours, distance: 12 kilometers; altitude variation: +800 meters.

One part of today’s route to the Puteshestvennikov pass (4150 meters) is already familiar to us. After it, we will climb back down the pass, which is much easier and quicker. After that, the trail turns into a virtually horizontal surface and stretches in parallel to the left moraine dump over a very long distance. We then cross a wild mountain river and climb up the trail that leads to the Lenin glacier. Afterwards, we move along the body of the glacier until we reach Camp 1 (4400 meters) which is located on the middle moraine.

Arrival in Camp 1 (4400 meters), accommodation, and rest. Camp 1 is the nearest camp to the mountain, which is definitely an advantage that allows our alpinists to save their time and energy when climbing up and down to and from the Lenin peak.

Camp 1 is sort of an oasis of life and comfort among the snow, ice, and rocks. On its territory, you can find warm dining and leisure yurts, restrooms, a sauna, camping showers, a medical station, and lockers.

Overnight stay at Camp 1 (4400 meters).
Day 5 Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The Camp 1 (4400 Meters): Snowy And Icy Activities Or Hike Up To The Yukhin Peak (5100 Meters) And Return To Camp 1
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The Camp 1 (4400 Meters): Snowy And Icy Activities Or Hike Up To The Yukhin Peak (5100 Meters) And Return To Camp 1

Activities in the surroundings of Camp 1 (4400 meters): you will learn the rules of moving on the covered and uncovered glaciers, how to move in bundles, study the process of overcoming glacier cracks, climbing up and down a fixed rope, and will gain experience in self-rescue procedures. Equipment checks for tomorrow’s climb up to Camp 2 (5300 meters).

Experienced mountain climbers who do not require additional training can take a climb up to the Yukhin peak and return to Camp 1 the same day.

Yukhin peak (5130 meters) is a beautiful 5000-meter mountain that is located within a walking distance from Camp 1 (4400 meters). There are no steep ice or rocky parts on this route, so additional equipment will not be required for this climb-up. More often than not, you will be walking on snow or in light drizzle, the slope on some parts of the route is at about 20-30⁰. Climb-down will lie along the same route; return to Camp 1.

Overnight stay at Camp 1 (4400 meters).
Day 6 Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)

Travel time: 5-10 hours, distance: 5 kilometers; altitude variation: +900 meters.

Transfer from Camp 1 to Camp 2 is a very dangerous part of the expedition because of the avalanches, concealed cracks, and big open cracks. In 2022, a very small, but a very steep section appeared which now makes all alpinists use jumar to pass this part of the route.

The best time of departure from Camp 1 is 4:00 in the morning. We will depart from Camp 1 (4400 meters) along a glacier right to the middle of the Northern wall, avoiding a lot of cracks, up to a steep snowy ascent and upwards (80 meters, 35–40°) on a fixed rope or in a zigzag. After that, we will move up the slope of the North Wall. Regardless of the amount of snow and the time of day, this slope is avalanche-prone since an avalanche can be triggered by ice collapses. In order to minimize the risk of avalanche danger, we recommend stopping for rest for no longer than 5-10 minutes. An early exit will allow us to avoid long walks under the scorching sun, which is very exhausting on this stretch of the path.

Further along, following the traverse to the right, we will exit to the snowy plateau, which is popularly known as the “Skovoroda” ("Frying Pan"). This traverse is extremely dangerous for avalanches, so you need to pass it as quickly as possible, while trying to avoid any rest stops, even for just 5 minutes.

After the “Frying Pan” traverse, we will climb up the slope leading to Camp 2. We recommend completing the entire section with crampons on and in bundles.

Overnight stay at Camp 2 (5300 meters).
Day 7 Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Travel time: 4-7 hours, distance: 2.5 kilometers; altitude variation: +800 meters.

The best time of departure is before 9:00 in the morning. Starting from Camp 2 we will climb up the slope of 30-40⁰ to the ridge, while keeping to the left of the rocks. It can be windy at the ridge. After we reach the ridge, we will start moving left along a gentle ridge, and then take off to the Razdelnaya peak (6148 meters). The climb up the top along a snowy ridge with a slope of 30-40⁰ and very snowy surface. Camp 3 (6100 meters) is located somewhere at the top of this peak.

The most difficult part of the climb up is the take-off between the altitude of 5850 meters and Camp 3. At its upper part (between 6000 meters and 6100 meters) there are a lot of concealed cracks, so you should be very careful! We recommend that the route is walked with crampons on and in bundles

Overnight stay at Camp 3 (6100 meters).
Day 8 Climb Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Distance: 7.5 kilometers; altitude variation: -1700 meters.

Climb down to Camp 2 (5300 meters), and then to Camp 1 (4400 meters) along the same way as you climbed up. Special attention must be paid to snowy bridges and overcoming glacier cracks.

Accommodation at Camp 1 (4400 meters), rest.

Overnight stay at Camp 1 (4400 meters).
Day 9 Climb Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Distance: 12 kilometers; altitude variation: -800 meters.

You can leave some of your high-mountain equipment in the lockers at Camp 1 (4400 meters). Climb down to the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp (3600 meters) along the familiar road across the Puteshestvennikov pass in order to ensure full recovery. Rest.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 10 Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Rest at an altitude of 3600 meters along the greenery and coziness is a must in order to recharge your batteries before the main climb up of the entire expedition. The well-developed infrastructure of the base camp will allow you to fully recover you can get a good sleep at the heated tents or yurts, have a steam at the sauna, unwind at the warm and comfortable yurts, enjoy a tasty hot meal and fresh fruit, play volleyball, write a detailed letter with the news to your family, or post some pictures or information on your social media.

For those who would like to stay active during their rest day, we recommend hiking to the Achik-Tash valley lakes. The most famous and picturesque of all is the Tuprak-Kel lake that has many legends tied to it.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 11 Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Additional rest day for complete and wholesome recovery. In case of bad weather, this day can be used as a reserve day. Free time. Preparation for the climb up to the Lenin peak.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 12 Climb-Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Travel time: 6-7 hours, distance: 12 kilometers; altitude variation: +800 meters.

Climb up the familiar route to the Puteshestvennikov pass and along to Camp 1 (4400 meters). The rest and acclimation you got earlier will make the way to Camp 1 significantly easier and quicker.

Overnight stay at Camp 1 (4400 meters).
Day 13 Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)

Travel time: 5-7 hours, distance: 5 kilometers; altitude variation: +900 meters.

Early departure to Camp 2 (5300 meters), climb up along the Northern slope of the Lenin peak. The rest and acclimation you got earlier at the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp will make the second climb up to Camp 2 significantly easier.

Overnight stay at Camp 2 (5300 meters).
Day 14 Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Travel time: 4-7 hours, distance: 2.5 kilometers; altitude variation: +800 meters.

Climb-up along the familiar route to Camp 3 (6100 meters). On this day, we recommend going to sleep earlier than usual, since the next day is one of the most important days of the expedition that features a very early start to the climb up to the top.

Overnight stay at Camp 3 (6100 meters).
Day 15 Climbing Up To The Lenin Peak (7134 Meters). Climb Down To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climbing Up To The Lenin Peak (7134 Meters). Climb Down To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Overall travel time: 10-14 hours, distance: 12 kilometers; altitude variation: +1034 meters, -1034 meters.

It is required to depart from Camp 3 (6100 meters) very early – around 3:00–4:00 in the morning.

From Camp 3 (6100 meters) to the travers of the peak in the South-Eastern direction and climb down to the saddle. There are a couple of dangerous, mostly concealed, cracks in the saddle, so this part of the route is recommended to be walked in bundles. We will walk up from the saddle along the rocky road until you reach the ridge plateau. Here is where some teams break temporary camp (Base Camp 4 (6400 meters)) sometimes, however, most climbers do without it. The decision about whether setting up an additional camp is needed needs to be made by each team individually.

Climb up further along the wide ridge to the narrow ice takeoff (called “Knife”). It is possible to face heavy winds in this part of the route. The slope of the “Knife” is roughly 35-50⁰, its length is 60-70 meters. It is strongly recommended to walk this part of the route in crampons and in bundles as there is a high risk of being pushed to the Northern wall to slopes. The route continues between the rocks along the ridge and then goes up along a rock-snow takeoff (the length of which is 20-30 meters) until you reach a snowy plateau of Skydivers (6900-7000 meters).

The route gets more complicated because of the snow. It is recommended to walk the plateau in good visibility conditions, while constantly checking the directions on GPS, since when weather conditions are poor, there is a high risk of losing direction.

Climb up further along the lengthy peak road (in snow) with a walk-through to the Lenin peak (7134 meters) where you will see the longest tour lied down with rocks and a small bust of Vladimir Lenin.

Climb down from the top to Camp 3 (6100 meters) the same way as you climbed up.

Recommended time to return and start climbing down is 14:00, regardless of whether you have reached the peak or not.

Overnight stay at Camp 3 (6100 meters).
Day 16 Climb-Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Distance: 7.5 kilometers; altitude variation: -1700 meters.

Climb down to Camp 1 (4400 meters) the same way as you climbed up. Accommodation at Camp 1, rest and recovery.

Overnight stay at Camp 1 (4400 meters).
Day 17 Climb-Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Climb-Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Distance: 12 kilometers; altitude variation: -800 meters.

A slow and steady way back to the “Edelweiss meadow” base camp will let you enjoy the views and scenery of the colorful rocks and mountains, sophisticated rock towers, and the “Land’s End” canyon in the valley of the Achik-Tash River.

Overnight stay at the “Edelweiss Meadow” base camp (3600 meters).
Day 18 Extra Daу In Case Of Bad Weather
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Extra Daу In Case Of Bad Weather

An extra day is necessary for the program of climbing up a 7000-meters mountain. Pamir mountains are severe and harsh, and the weather changes unexpectedly. Fog, snow, wind, and severe drop of temperature can intervene with the initial mountain climbing schedule and force the travelers to get delayed because of the weather conditions.
Day 19 Transfer To Osh, Accommodation At A Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Osh, Accommodation At A Hotel

Travel time: 5 hours, distance: 280 kilometers.

Transfer to Osh across the famous Alay valley and the high-mountain ranges of Taldyk (3615 meters) and Chyirchik (2408 meters). We recommend stopping at the Taldyk pass and looking into the depth of wonderful mountains and taking a few memorable pictures to keep the memories of these majestic places.

Arrival in Osh, accommodation at a hotel. You will also have some free time for visiting the Osh market and buying local souvenirs.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Osh.
Day 20 Departure From Osh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Osh

Transfer to the airport. End of the tour program. Departure.

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Itinerary of your trip Mountain Expeditions: Lenin Peak 7132M, Business+ Package

Arrival In Osh. Transfer To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters). Hike To The Leek Meadow (3800 Meters)

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike To A Waterfall, Climb Up To The Puteshestvennikov Pass (4150 Meters)

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters): Hike Up To The Crest Of The Petrovskiy Peak (Approximately 4100 Meters)

Climb Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Acclimation Process On The Territory Of The Camp 1 (4400 Meters): Snowy And Icy Activities Or Hike Up To The Yukhin Peak (5100 Meters) And Return To Camp 1

Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)

Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Climb Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Climb Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Rest Daу At The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Climb-Up To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Climb-Up To Camp 2 (5300 Meters)

Climb-Up To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Climbing Up To The Lenin Peak (7134 Meters). Climb Down To Camp 3 (6100 Meters)

Climb-Down To Camp 1 (4400 Meters)

Climb-Down To The “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 Meters)

Extra Daу In Case Of Bad Weather

Transfer To Osh, Accommodation At A Hotel

Departure From Osh

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