Lenin Peak (7134 m) Guided Group Expedition
Lenin Peak (7134 m) Guided Group Expedition
7000 + m Extreme Mountaineering in the Pamirs: Classic North Route via Razdelnaya Peak (6,148 m), Snow Leopard Award
20‑day guided climb: full logistics & expert support, comfortable fixed Base camps at 3,600 m & 4,400 m for recovery, high camps at 5,300 m & 6,100 m
Destination:
Kyrgyzstan, Pamir Mountains – Trans‑Alay Range (border with Tajikistan)
Duration:
20 days / 19 nights (Osh–Osh) | also available via Bishkek or Tashkent
Itinerary:
Osh – “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3,600 m) – “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4,400 m) – Camp 2 (5,300 m) – Camp 3 (6,100 m) – Lenin Peak summit (7,134 m) – Osh
Lenin Peak (7,134 m / 23,406 ft) is one of the world’s most famous seven-thousanders – technically straightforward but still an extreme high-altitude mountaineering expedition. Located on the Kyrgyz‑Tajik border, it is also part of the Snow Leopard Award (five 7,000ers of the former USSR).
Climbing Lenin Peak (7,134 m) involves sustained effort above 6,000 m, glaciated terrain, crevasse navigation, fixed-line sections, and exposure to extreme weather (high winds, sub-zero temperatures, rapid weather changes). The route demands technical competence, mental resilience, and prior high-altitude experience.
Important realities:
This is extreme high-altitude mountaineering. Risks include severe weather, glaciated terrain with crevasses, avalanche risk (notably the “Skovoroda” traverse), physiological demands of sleeping above 6,000 m and altitude sickness.
Previous climbing experience above 5,000 m (e.g., Mont Blanc, Elbrus, Island Peak) is required.
Good physical fitness and proper gear are essential. We provide comfortable base camps, but the upper mountain is unforgiving.
Our own fixed Base camps: "Edelweiss Meadow" Base Camp (3,600 m) with heated yurts, sauna, medical point and Starlink internet; "Solnechniy" Camp 1 (4,400 m) with similar amenities; and pre-pitched high-altitude tents at high Camps 2 (5,300 m) and 3 (6,100 m).
High-altitude mountain guide (1 guide per 2-3 climbers) for the entire active period (18 days).
Logistics handled: Border zone permits, eco-fees, transfers, full-board meals at BC and Camp 1; high-altitude food pack for upper camps, group technical gear (ropes, gas, cookware) and high-altitude food packs.
Proven route: The classic North Ridge via Razdelnaya Peak (6,148 m) is the most frequented line on Lenin Peak, with fixed ropes on key sections and clear navigation markers.
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This expedition is perfect for climbers who have summited a 5,000er and are ready to step up aiming for their first 7,000er.
Guaranteed group departures 2026 (Osh‑Osh):
Group #01:
29.06–18.07.2026
Group #02:
05.07–24.07.2026
Group #03:
11.07–30.07.2026
Group #04:
18.07–06.08.2026
Group #05:
25.07–13.08.2026
Group #06:
30.07–18.08.2026
Group #07:
04.08–23.08.2026
Group #08:
09.08–28.08.2026
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Quick Route Facts at a Glance
Difficulty Level: Difficult / Extreme. Crampons + ice axe required; steep snow/ice, avalanche risk, crevasses, rope work, fixed line sections (jumar).
Age: 18+
Group Size: 3 participants
Route: Classic North Ridge via Razdelnaya Peak (6,148 m)
Physical Fitness: Ability to cover long distances under sustained physical load (it is recommended to be capable of running a half marathon – up to 20 km): good overall endurance and the ability to perform prolonged physical activity at high altitude; good cardiovascular fitness.
Camps: Base Camp "Edelweiss Meadow" (3,600m) → Camp 1 "Sunny" (4,400m) → Camp 2 (5,300m) → Camp 3 (6,100m)
Max Altitude: 7,134 m
Max overnight altitude: 6,100 m (high-altitude Camp 3).
Visa-free for EU/Schengen passport holders (up to 60 days).
Free rental: gas burner, gas cans, sleeping mat, rope, cooking utensils at Camp 2 and Camp 3
Permits (border zone – mandatory, included in price).
Visa-free for EU/Schengen passport holders (up to 60 days).
Application deadline: 30 days before arrival.
Technical Skills:
- Prior summit of 5,000 m+ strongly recommended
- Proficiency with crampons, ice axe, rope-team travel, fixed-line techniques; Experience using standard mountaineering equipment: harness, carabiners, ascender, belay/descender devicesetc.
- Confident movement on ice and snow slopes (up to 60° incline) while wearing crampons
- Proficiency in basic mountaineering knots — especially important for those climbing independently without a guide (figure-eight knot, UIAA knot, prusik, etc.)
- Understanding the principles of self-belaying and belaying a partner
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Daily itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Osh (963m) → Transfer to the Pamirs: M41 Pamir Highway & Taldyk Pass (3,615 m) → "Edelweiss Meadow" Yurt Camp (3,600m) + Leek Meadow hike
Transfer: 280 km, 5 h, +2,640 m (Osh at 963 m → BC 3,600 m)
Arrival at Osh International Airport (OSS). Meet our rep. Short briefing, document handover, last supermarket stop.
Drive along the Pamir Highway – ranked by National Geographic as one of the world’s top 10 most scenic roads.
- 5 hours, ascending from 963 m to 3,600 m.
- Traverse the vast Alay Valley.
- The serpentine of Taldyk Pass (3,615 m) – classic switchbacks with the first view of Lenin Peak north face (7,134 m).
Arrive at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp located at 3,600m with uninterrupted views of the giant – heated tents or optional yurts with ensuite. Hot showers, sauna, Starlink, medical point, dining yurts with restaurant‑level food.
Afternoon warm up hike: Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3,800 m) & Achik Tash Canyon.
- Hiking: 7 km round trip, +250 m gain/loss, ≈2 hours(easy acclimatisation).
- Red rock pillars, multicoloured slopes, a conical pyramid, two rivers.
- In July and August: funny marmots and carpets of edelweiss and wild leeks.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2
Acclimatisation: Puteshestvennikov (Traveller's) Pass (4,150 m)
- Hiking: 4-5 hours, +550 m / -550 m gain/loss, ≈11 km round trip.
- Trail via Leek Meadow, waterfall, and left canyon of Achik‑Tash River.
- From the pass: views of 19th Party Congress Peak (5,920 m), Spartak Peak (6,183 m), Lenin Peak (7,134 m), and Lenin Glacier.
- Windy, possibly snow early season.
Return to Base Camp for rest.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
Acclimatisation: Petrovsky Peak ridge viewpoint (4,150 m)
A shorter but intensely rewarding ascent to a 360° viewpoint.
- Hiking: 3-4 hours, +550 m gain/loss, ≈5 km.
- The entire Alay Valley – 150 km wide, the jagged Trans-Alay Range.
- Lenin Peak up close.
- The labyrinth of Achik-Tash lakes and Tulpar-Kol from above.
- Snow-filled cirques of adjacent valleys.
- Base camps and the climbers’ trail to the summit of Lenin Peak.
- Ideal for landscape photographers.
Return to camp.
Afternoon: rest and prepare for tomorrow’s trek to “Sunny” Camp 1.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Ascent to Camp 1 (4,400 m) – Advanced Base Camp at the foot of Lenin Peak
Key sections:
- Trekking: 12 km, +800 m gain, 6-7 h.
- Route: Leek Meadow → Marmot Meadow → “Spirit Castle of Alay” → Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4,150 m) → Lenin Glacier.
- At Traveller’s Pass: classic viewpoint of Lenin Peak’s north face and the Korzhenevsky Glacier (13 km long).
- After the pass: easy descent, then a long traverse along the left moraine.
- Cross a wild mountain river, then ascend the moraine to the glacier.
- Walk on the glacier’s edge (safe path, guided) to Camp 1 – located on the middle moraine at 4,400 m.
Camp 1 infrastructure: heated dining yurt, washstand, toilet, medical point, electricity, luggage storage. Sleeping in spacious camping tents with wooden decks, thermal insulation, and foam mattresses.
Overnight at “Sunny” Camp 1 (4,400 m).
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
Snow & ice training (C1, 4,400 m) or ascent to the Yukhin peak (5100 meters) and return
to Camp 1.
to Camp 1.
Full day of practical training:
- Roped glacier travel, open/closed crevasses
- Ascending/descending fixed ropes (jumar + figure-8)
- Self-rescue, crampon technique
- Snow anchors, ice axe arrest
- Equipment check for C2 ascent.
Or ascent to Yukhin Peak (5,130 m)
Distance: 12 km, +730 m gain / -730 m loss, 6‑7 h.
Route breakdown (led by guide, no special gear needed):
- From Camp 1 (4,400 m) traverse the Lenin Glacier crosswise, then ascend the left (orographic) moraine.
- Ascend the moraine ridge – slopes 20‑25°. Enter a gentler area, cross towards the southern slope to a wide couloir leading to the summit.
- Climb the right side of the couloir – max steepness 30°. Mostly snow, some small/medium scree. After exiting the couloir, turn left and walk 15 m on a narrow snow‑covered ridge to the summit plateau.
- Summit! 5,130 m – panoramic view: Lenin Peak’s massive snow wall on one side, the entire Alay Valley on the other. Descend the same route.
Return to Camp 1, rest.
Overnight at “Sunny” Camp 1 (4,400 m).
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Ascent to Camp 2 (5,300 m)
Distance: 5 km, +900 m, 5‑10 h. Crampons + roped teams required.
Route stages (technical):
- From Camp 1 (4,400 m) follow the glacier to the middle of the north wall. Steep snow ascent (80 m, 35‑40°) – fixed rope or zigzag. This slope is avalanche‑prone – rest stops ≤ 5‑10 min.
- Traverse right to the “Skovoroda” (Frying Pan) – a snow plateau. This traverse is extremely avalanche‑sensitive – move fast, no rest stops.
- Ascent to Camp 2 (5,300 m) – high‑altitude tents on the ridge.
Camp 2: Set up high‑altitude tents, self‑cooking (food pack, gas burner, utensils provided).
Overnight at Camp 2 (5,300 m).
Breakfast (Camp 1), Lunch & Dinner – self‑cooking (food pack for climbing).
Day 7
Ascent to Camp 3 (6,100 m)
Distance: 2.5 km, Time: 4‑7 h (depart before 9:00 am), Elevation: +800 m (5,300 m → 6,100 m)
Ascend 30‑40° slope to the ridge (left of rocks – often windy). Move left along gentle ridge to steep take‑off toward Razdelnaya Peak (6,148 m) . Camp 3 is at 6,100 m, somewhere on the peak’s slopes. Hidden crevasses between 6,000‑6,100 m – roped travel mandatory.
Camp 3: Set up high‑altitude tents, self‑cooking (food pack, gas burner, utensils provided).
Overnight at Camp 3 (6,100 m) – your highest camp.
Self‑cooking (food pack for climbing).
Day 8
Descent to Camp 1 (4,400 m)
Reverse the route: 7.5 km; Elevation: -1,700 m (6,100 m → 4,400 m)
Descend via C2 (5,300 m) then to C1. Pay attention to snow bridges and crevasses.
Arrival at Camp 1: rest, rehydrate, recover
Overnight at “Sunny” Camp 1 (4,400 m).
Breakfast – self‑cooking; Lunch, Dinner (Camp 1).
Day 9
Descent to Base Camp (3,600 m)
Distance: 12 km, Time: ≈4‑5 h, Elevation: -800 m (4,400 m → 3,600 m)
Descend via C2 (5,300 m) then to C1. Pay attention to snow bridges and crevasses.
- Steady descent via Traveller's Pass; enjoy coloured rocks, stone towers, "Land's Edge" canyon
- Arrival at Base Camp: hot shower, dinner
Full recovery at BC.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp (3,600 m).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10
Rest day at Base Camp
Full rest. Use sauna, sleep in heated tent/yurt, enjoy fresh food, play volleyball, post updates via Starlink. Optional hike to Achik‑Tash valley lakes or Tulpar‑Kol lake.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 11
Rest / Reserve Day at Base Camp (weather buffer)
Additional rest day / weather reserve if needed.
The Pamir climate is severe – snowfalls, heavy winds, rapid temperature drops are common. If not used, this becomes an extra rest day at Base Camp for thorough recovery.
- Pre-summit briefing, final altitude strategy review
- Gear prep for summit push
- Complete recovery; buffer for weather delays
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 12
Ascent to Camp 1 (4,400 m)
Distance: 12 km; Time: 6‑7 h; Elevation: +800 m (3,600 m → 4,400 m)
- Familiar route; Better acclimatisation gains make ascent faster and easier
- Early rest for Camp 2 push
Overnight at “Sunny” Camp 1 (4,400 m).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 13
Ascent to Camp 2 (5,300 m)
Distance: 5 km, +900 m, 5‑7 h. Crampons + roped teams required.
Same route as Day 6; move steadily through avalanche zones
- Early morning start. The “Skovoroda” traverse and avalanche slopes remain dangerous – follow guide instructions strictly.
- Rested legs + prior acclimatisation improve efficiency
Camp 2: Set up high‑altitude tents, self‑cooking (food pack, gas burner, utensils provided).
Overnight at Camp 2 (5,300 m).
Breakfast (Camp 1), Lunch & Dinner – self‑cooking (food pack for climbing).
Day 14
Ascent to Camp 3 (6,100 m)
Distance: 2.5 km, Time: 4‑7 h (depart before 9:00 am); Elevation: +800 m (5,300 m → 6,100 m)
• Familiar route; conserve energy for summit day
• Early bedtime (20:00) for 03:00–04:00 summit start
• Early bedtime (20:00) for 03:00–04:00 summit start
Camp 3: Set up high‑altitude tents, self‑cooking (food pack, gas burner, utensils provided).
Overnight at Camp 3 (6,100 m).
Self‑cooking (food pack for climbing).
Day 15
Summit day: Lenin Peak (7,134 m) → then descend to C3
Distance: 12 km round trip (C3 → summit → C3)
Time: 10‑14 h (start 3:00–4:00 am)
Elevation: +1,034 m / -1,034 m (6,100 m → 7,134 m → 6,100 m)
Route stages:
- Start 03:00–04:00 from Camp 3.
- Traverse Razdelnaya Peak south‑east to saddle (concealed crevasses – rope up).
- Ascend rocky ridge → "Knife" section (35‑50°, 60‑70 m, fixed rope, crampons, high wind risk).
- Between rocks along ridge, then rock‑snow take‑off (20‑30 m) to “Skydivers” snow plateau (6,900‑7,000 m) – deep snow, use GPS in poor visibility.
- Long snowy dome to summit (7,134 m) – stone cairn and small Lenin bust.
Turnaround time: 14:00 (2:00 pm) regardless of position or summit status
Descend to Camp 3.
Overnight at Camp 3 (6,100 m).
Self‑cooking (food pack for climbing).
Day 16
Descent to Camp 1 (4,400 m).
Reverse the route: 7.5 km; Elevation: -1,700 m (6,100 m → 4,400 m)
Descend to C1:
- Retrace route via Camp 2 (5,300 m); focus on safe crevasse navigation
- Arrival at Camp 1: rest, recovery, celebrate progress
Overnight at “Sunny” Camp 1 (4,400 m).
Breakfast – self‑cooking; Lunch, Dinner (Camp 1).
Day 17
Descent to Base Camp (3,600 m).
Distance: 12 km, Time: ≈4‑5 h, Elevation: -800 m (4,400 m → 3,600 m)
Descent to Base Camp (3,600 m):
- Final descent via Traveller's Pass; panoramic farewell views
- Enjoying the colours of Achik‑Tash canyon
- Arrival at Base Camp: sauna, hot meal, congratulations on your 7,000er!
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp (3,600 m).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 18
Extra weather/reserve day (weather buffer)
Built‑in reserve day / buffer for bad weather (fog, snow, wind).
If unused, free rest day.
Overnight at "Edelweiss Meadow" yurt camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 19
Return to Osh
Morning at leisure: pack, reflect, final coffee with Lenin views
Afternoon transfer back to Osh:
- 5 hours, 280 km, descent of 2,680 m.
- Back over Taldyk Pass (3,615 m) and Chiyrchyk Pass (2,408 m).
- Epic landscapes from a new perspective.
- Hotel check-in; Farewell evening at leisure
Overnight at a hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 20
Departure from Osh
Hotel check-out before 12:00. Transfer to Osh International Airport. End of the program.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation in a 3* hotel with breakfast in Osh (1 night)
Transfers:
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transfer Osh – “Edelweiss Meadow” Camp – Osh
Documents and fees:
- Permit for entering the border zone
- Ecological fee
Starlink internet in the Base Camp and Camp 1.
Mandatory safety measures:
- Registration with the rescue team
- Route consultation for the ascent
- Rental of a radio station with a battery (walkie-talkie)
Meals:
- Full board at BC and C1: three hot meals a day, including vegetarian options
- Food set for the ascent period
Group Equipment Rental:
- gas burner;
- gas cartridges 230g : (2 for 1 person);
- camping mat;
- rope (25-40 meters) Ø 8.9 ÷ 10 mm;
- utensils for cooking in Camp 2 (5300 m) and Camp 3 (6100 m).
High-Altitude Services:
- Services of a mountain guide for the period of the active part of the tour (18 days): 1 guide for 2-3 people.
- Accommodation in established tents at Camp 2 (5300 m) and Camp 3 (6100 m).
- Food set for the ascent period
Services at Base Camp (3600 m):
- Accommodation in spacious and heated camping tents. The tents are equipped with: individual heaters, beds, mattresses, blankets, pillows, changeable bed linen (duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), electricity (sockets and lighting), bedside tables and chairs
- Meals – full board: 3 hot meals per day, including vegetarian options
- Medical point & on-duty doctor
- Heated traditional Kyrgyz yurts for dining and leisure
- Wi-Fi
- Shower cabins
- Washstands with warm water
- Flush toilets
- Luggage storage
- Rental point, shop
- Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz
Services at “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m):
- Accommodation in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with: wooden flooring with thermal insulation, foam mattresses
- Meals – full board: 3 hot meals per day, including vegetarian options
- Medical point & on-duty doctor
- Heated traditional Kyrgyz yurts for dining and leisure
- Wi-Fi
- Washstands and toilets
- Camping shower
- Luggage storage
- Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz
Completion certificate
What’s not included
Visa fees (most EU countries, UK, US – visa-free for up to 60 days).
International flights.
Travel / medical insurance.
Сafé at the yurt camp.
Meals in Osh (except hotel breakfasts).
Personal mountaineering gear (see checklist)
Tips for guides/porters.
Essential Info:
Application deadline & Permits:
30 days before tour start.
30 days before tour start.
The Lenin Peak foothills lie within a controlled border zone (15 km from Tajikistan). Permits require 30 days processing. We handle all paperwork – just send a clear passport scan (no glare/creases). Included in price.
For Solo Travellers:
If you join the program alone, it is possible to share a double tent with another participant.
In this case, you will only have to pay for single hotel accommodation + USD 30 USD per 1 night
In this case, you will only have to pay for single hotel accommodation + USD 30 USD per 1 night
Logistics:
Airport transfers provided only on official tour start/end dates. Early/late arrivals can book extra nights in Osh via us, transfers are rescheduled at no extra cost. If you book your own hotel, the included transfer is forfeited.
Insurance:
• The amount of the insurance policy must cover not less than 30,000 USD;
• The assistance company must cover the risks in Kyrgyzstan.
• In the "activity" (or "sport ") field “Mountaineering” must be notified;
• The country of stay is Kyrgyzstan;
• The effective dates of the insurance policy must coincide with the dates of stay in Kyrgyzstan;
• An insurance policy should cover "transportation of a victim" and "search and rescue operations" (specify this when issuing the policy).
• Insurance shall operate on a reimbursement (indemnity) basis.
• The assistance company must cover the risks in Kyrgyzstan.
• In the "activity" (or "sport ") field “Mountaineering” must be notified;
• The country of stay is Kyrgyzstan;
• The effective dates of the insurance policy must coincide with the dates of stay in Kyrgyzstan;
• An insurance policy should cover "transportation of a victim" and "search and rescue operations" (specify this when issuing the policy).
• Insurance shall operate on a reimbursement (indemnity) basis.
Important safety & organisational notes
This is an extreme activity. Each participant is fully responsible for their decision to climb. You must inform the rescue team leader (C1) and BC commandant of any off‑camp activities – their contact schedule is mandatory for rescue readiness. Luggage storage is provided only at BC and C1. Do not leave valuables at C2 or C3 – we are not responsible for unattended items there.
Extra nights in Osh (Sunrise Osh 3*):
- Single room: 50 USD / night
- Double room: 60 USD / night
Meals at Camps
- Both Base Camp and Camp 1 have all meals included (full board: 3 hot meals per day, including vegetarian options).
- At Camp 2 and Camp 3, you will need to prepare your own meals using a gas burner (included in the package) or a Jetboil (if you have your own).
Porter services
- Porter services are not included in the program price.
- You may carry your luggage yourself or hire porters.
- We provide luggage storage facilities both at Base Camp (3600 m) and at Camp 1 (4400 m).
Gear Checklist:
Accessories
- 70–80L summit pack + rain cover
- Transport trunk / wheeled duffel (optional but recommended) – facilitates luggage transfer to Base Camp and horse transport to Camp 1.
- UV400 mountain sunglasses (cat. 3-4 with side protection – no city sunglasses)/ Snow goggles + spare sunglasses (UV400, side shields essential).
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ (UV index often 8-10).
- Lip balm SPF 20+.
- Metallic vacuum flask, 0.5–1.0 L, or insulated Polar bottle (lighter option).
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Towel (not more than 1 metre long).
- Washing accessories.
- Wet wipes.
- Personal first-aid kit + blister care
- Penknife / multi-tool.
- Telescopic trekking poles.
Footwear
- Trekking boots (GORE-TEX, Vibram®) for BC/C1
- High-altitude boots (plastic/3-layer, rated to –30°C) for Razdelnaya. With or without overboots.
- High gaiters to protect boots from snow (e.g. Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters).
- Camp shoes / sandals
- Lightweight, open footwear for Osh, where summer temperatures are high.
Clothing
- GORE-TEX assault jacket & trousers
- Bib-and-brace overalls, GORE-TEX®.
- Down jacket or synthetic insulated jacket (–15°C comfort, PrimaLoft® / ThermoBall® etc., e.g. BASK Valdez or similar).
- POLARTEC® suit (e.g. jacket BASK Kondor V3 + trousers BASK Vinson Pro V2).
- POLARTEC® thermal base layers – two sets: thin moisture-wicking layer (e.g. RedFox Dry Zone) + thicker insulating layer (e.g. BASK jacket + trousers).
- Knitted T-shirts (merino wool or synthetic blend).
- Sun hat (e.g. Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap, ActiveIce Cap, Conzumel Sombrero, or Helios Sun Hat) + insulated winter hat (e.g. Outdoor Research Windwarrior Hat, Peruvian Hat or similar).
- Balaclava (e.g. BASK THOR V2, BASK Cascade V2) or thermal buff.
- Thermal socks (3–4 pairs) + sleeping socks + ordinary socks.
- Insulated booties for sleeping – down or synthetic (PrimaLoft® etc., e.g. Baffin Cush Booty).
- High-altitude mittens, down or synthetic insulated (e.g. BASK Brooks-D V2, BASK Creative Mitten V3).
- Thin gloves (fleece, Polartec®, WindBloc®) + thick insulated gloves (e.g. RedFox Ice).
Technical Gear
- Sleeping bag, down or synthetic, comfort rating ≤ –15 °C (e.g. BASK MUSTANG 700+FP or similar).
- Crampons (fit boots)
- Ice axe (straight shaft, length selected based on user height)
- Two cordalettes, 6–7 mm diameter, 4–5 m length.
- Ice screws, 2 pcs.
- Ascender (right- or left-hand), 1 pc – or lightweight alternative (e.g. Wild Country Ropeman, Petzl Tibloc).
- Descender / belay device – "figure-of-eight" is functional, but Petzl Reverso, Black Diamond ATC Guide, or VENTO "Lukoshko" are preferred.
- Climbing harness.
- Locking carabiners (screwgate or auto-locking), 3+1 pcs.
- Helmet (recommended)
