M-t Denisenko 5B (1977)

R0­–­R1 Start to the left of a large juniper on crumbling reddish rocks, before reaching a ledge, traverse right to a cleft.

Climb the cleft to a more gentle section, make a logical move left. Belay station behind a huge boulder. 55 m VI

R1­–­R2 Climb the cleft, in the direction of an overhanging, open chimney.

Climb the chimney, using some aid (large hexes, 10­–­12 cm cams), pass the overhang, then continue up a corner. Belay station on a piton. 50 m VI A2

R2­–­R3 Climb the corner, trending right onto a long ledge. Belay station on the ledge, on personal anchors. 50 m VI

3–4 Climb the cleft, then an inside corner; belay station in the upper part of the corner (own).

The first ascensionists climbed a corner on the left, but it is worse – lots of vegetation, loose rocks. 45–50 m V+

4–5 Exit onto a large terrace. III 30 m

5–6 Traverse left along the terrace, then climb simple rocks to the yayla. 150 m II

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