Solnechnaya (4400 m­­²) from Kisementy Glacier, 1B category of complexity

August 5, 1969

V. Prokopenko

N. Ivanov

R. Dorofeev

N. Obut

R. Starikov

A. Shebat

The starting point of the route is the assault camp on the Kisementy Glacier. Solnechnaya Peak is located on the ridge leading to Tajdi-Tash Peak. The main part of the route follows this ridge.

The ascent to the ridge is via a talus slope composed of large rocks.

Women, except for the last "mandarin", bypass on the right as they go:

• sometimes on несложным скалам (not very difficult rocks),
• sometimes on snow.

The last "mandarin", located on a clearly defined left turn (in the direction of travel) of the ridge, is bypassed on the left and requires 4-5 ice steps. The summit is immediately after this "mandarin".

It takes 1.5 hours to traverse the ridge. The descent is via the same route as the ascent.