V. Maria, 5B, via North face of the West ridge (route by Yu. Baychenko, 73)

Ascent Record

Ascent class — technical. Ascent area — Zaravshan range, Fann Mountains. Peak Maria, via N wall of the 3rd ridge, 4757 m. Estimated difficulty category – 6B. Route characteristics:

Height difference — 2050 m
Including most difficult sections — 935 m.
Average steepness: overall — 79°.
Route is combined.
Number of walking hours — 93
Number of nights and their characteristics: 3 Team captain Baychenko Team coach Bocharov

Report

on the ascent to peak MARIA via NW wall by the team of Artuch alpine camp at the USSR Alpine Championship 1973. Class of technically complex ascents.

Table of main route characteristics

Ascent route — NW wall of peak Maria. Route height difference — 2050 m. Including most difficult sections — 935 m. Route steepness — 79°. Team captain Baychenko Team coach Bocharov