Fig. 22

92. Vo­lo­ga­ta (4396 m) via the Southwest Ridge (combined route, category 2A difficulty, Fig. 22).

The path from the CSP of the Tsey district or from the settlement of Dzi­nag (group of 4–20 people) to the initial bivouac on the platforms of the Western ridge of the Bi­vu­ach­naya Peak is described in route 83.

From the bivouac, cross the Eastern branch of the plateau (closed crevasses) and approach the right side of the wide snowy slope of the saddle connecting Vo­lo­ga­ta with the Ka­ra­u­g­om massif. From the plateau, having passed along the snowy bridge of the bergschrund, on the right side of the gently sloping snowy slope, ascend 300–400 m to the saddle.

Here, turn right and exit onto the Southwest ridge of Vo­lo­ga­ta Peak. Along the simple, heavily destroyed, snow-covered rocks of the Southwest ridge, alternating with snowy sections (cornices), bypassing small walls, ascend to the summit of Vo­lo­ga­ta. From the initial bivouac, 5–7 hours.

Descent is via the ascent route.

Source:

• Naumov A. F.
• Karaugom, Digoria, Tsey (Central Caucasus)
• M., "Fizkultura i sport", 1976