Peak ALAUDIN, via the West Ridge (P.Karpov's route, category 3B)

From the Alaudin pass, follow the trail to the saddle between the peaks Borzov za Mir and Alaudin. From the saddle, traverse about 50 m of scree to a platform, which marks the start of the route. Then, proceed along the ridge for about 2 rope lengths of easy climbing with protection on protrusions, leading to the crux — 40 m of difficult climbing, initially on an inclined shelf and then on a vertical slot with an overhanging lower section. Above the crux, there's a good platform with a control cairn. Continue mainly on the left side of the ridge. Descent is via route 2A category. The entrance to the descent couloir is located before reaching a large gendarme and is marked by a cairn under a small pointed gendarme. In the middle section of the descent, there's a 40 m rappel with a sling on two piton anchors.

PEAK ALAUDIN VIA THE WEST RIDGE, CATEGORY

© 2005–2006 MATC «Vertikal-Alaudin» Descent from the summit via route 2A category.