- Shkhelda Zapadnaya via the Western ridge from the North (Category II route). The path from the Shkhelda alpine camp to the saddle between Pik Profsoyuzov and Shkhelda Zapadnaya with the initial bivouac at "Aristov's overnight stay" is described in route 82. Group size: 4-20 people. The path from the saddle to the summit of Shkhelda Zapadnaya is described in route
Descent follows the ascent route. Duration of the route is 3 days. Required equipment:
- 4-5 ice axes
- Crampons for all participants
"Baksan Valley", A.F. Naumov