One of our best Expeditions, Director, David Pritt, introduced the Tien Shan Climber expedition to bring this most spectacular and unspoilt region into the reach of the less experienced mountaineer. The mountains in this remote area of Asia are Himalayan in stature, with the highest peak reaching 7443m. The Tien Shan peaks form the rigid backbone of Kyrgyzstan, wedged between China and Kazakhstan.
Our exhilarating journey to Base Camp is initially taken by helicopter up the Inylchek Glacier. At close proximity, you will fly through a vast panorama of classical glaciated and jagged peaks. Our initial period of acclimatisation will be spent practicing glacial and fixed roped skills overlooked by the most northerly 7000m peaks in the world. We acclimatise on Karly Tau Peak 5450m in readiness to attempt the North summit of Peak Chapayev (6150m), our main objective. We share the route with those attempting to summit the majestic Khan Tengri 7010m. The ascent involves establishing two camps en route, but our approach will be richly rewarded with a vista of tremendous proportions. With our ambition achieved, we can gaze across to the jewel of the Tien Shan itself, Khan Tengri. Its elegant ridges and pyramidal peak elevates its beauty to that of the distinguished profiles of Ama Dablam and the Matterhorn as some of the most beautiful peaks in the world.
The mountaineering on Chapeyev does include steep snow slopes, an exposed snow arete close to Scottish Grade I /II and some steep mixed climbing (grade II) over rock, snow and ice to reach the summit. A less technical expedition in this region is our Alpine Tien Shan Expedition which just climbs Karly Tau Peak 5450m.
Day 1-2: International Flight to Bishkek. Early morning arrival in Bishkek, rest and recoup. Final preparations, food purchases and final sorting of equipment (H,B).
Day 3: Morning transfer to Karakol (H,B)
Day 4: Early morning Transfer to the heliport at Maidadir, by six wheel vehicle, a sense of remoteness will begin to set in. Helicopter to Base Camp at 3900m, a spectacular journey up the North Inylchek glacier. Establish base camp beneath Khan Tengri and Chapayev (C,B,L,D).
Day 5-6: Acclimatisation and Glacial Skills Training; fixed rope techniques. (C,B,L,D)
Day 7-12: Ascent of Karly Tau Peak 5540m (C,B,L,D)
Day 7: Carry to Camp 1 (C,B,L,D)
Day 8: Acclimatisation to 4600m (C,B,L,D)
Day 9: Summit Day (C,B,L,D)
Day 10-11: Spare Summit Day (C,B,L,D)
Day 12: Return to BC (C,B,L,D)
Day 13: Rest day (C,B,L,D)
Day 14: Move to Camp 1 on Chapeyev (C,B,L,D)
Day 15: Move to camp 2 (C,B,L,D)
Day 16: Summit Chapeyev (C,B,L,D)
Day 17: Spare Summit Day (C,B,L,D)
Day 18: Return to BC (C,B,L,D)
Day 19-20: Helicopter and return to Karakol or Bishkek visiting Issyk-Kul Lake to relax and enjoy the warm water and sun! (H,B).
Day 21: Return International flight and arrival in UK.
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