South-east, 1B cat.
From Dombai clearing or h/c "Alibek" along the trail and grassy slopes and talus exit under Khrustalny pass, traverse steep spurs of the eastern ridge of Semenov-Bashi peak. Place for a bivouac — 3–4 hours.
From the bivouac:
- Along a gentle slope in the direction of Khrustalny pass and, 100–150 m before the pass, left up a branched couloir.
- Up the couloir to the eastern ridge. Rockfall hazard!
- Then left along the ridge to the summit. Gendarmes are bypassed mainly on the right, downhill.
- At the beginning of summer — snow cornices on the north.
From the bivouac — 3–4 hours.
Description from the library of h/c Alibek
Ascent scheme for route 1B © 2002–2010 Mountain club «SKIF»
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