PASSPORT

I. Category — rock.

2. Western Caucasus, Uzunkol Valley.

3. Pik Kirpich — via the "diamond" on the western wall.

4. 6A category difficulty (route by Yu. Manoylov, 1968)

5. Route length: 1070 m Height difference on the route: 840 m Average steepness of the wall section: 77° Height difference of the wall section: 440 m Length of the wall section: 490 m

• including category 5 sections: 221 m
• including category 6 sections: 122 m

6. Pitons driven: rock placements friends bolted 5+15* 20 44 9* total number 3+6* 2 8 8* of which for aid climbing * — reuse of previously driven pitons

7. Climbing hours: — 15 Days: — 1.5

8. Overnight stay: 1st (on a ledge, all lying down).

9. Leader: Melnikov Vadim Grigorievich Candidate Master of Sports Participants:

   • Migunov Andrey Nikolaevich 1st sports category
   • Sokolov Pavel Viktorovich Candidate Master of Sports
   • Temirbaev Ravil Rashidovich 1st sports category
   • Temirbaev Rinat Rashidovich Candidate Master of Sports Coach: Benkin Vladimir Samuilovich Master of Sports

10. Approach to the route: August 14, 1999, 9:00 AM. Summit: August 15, 1999, 10:00 AM. Descent to the alpine camp: August 15, 1999, 3:00 PM.

For any questions, please contact: Tolyatti, postal box "Ushba", 445054, Karbyshev St. 23-1, Sokolov P. V.