Sokol Mountain "Present set" marush (big walk) 2A
Author: Gennady Ivanov
In June 2012, my wife Anna and I visited Sudak and climbed Sokol Mountain via the "Present set" marush, rated 2A-2B.
Marush is simpler than Vilka or PK in Foros. So, most likely, its category is 2A.
My comments on the description (in italics)
R0–R1 35 m: 5c+
- Belay is organized using trees and, if necessary, personal anchors.
- Station is on a bolt and a tree, on a small ledge.
The length of the section is 45 m; the first bolt is encountered at 35 m, but the station is 10 m higher.
R1–R2: 25 m, 5b — simple climbing with easy belay organization using trees and personal anchors if needed.
Station is on a ledge on a tree.
R2–R3: 50 m, 5c — from the tree, climb left upwards through a small overhang, then move right onto convenient cracks for belay.
Station is on a huge ledge on a tree.
R3–R4: 50 m, easy traverse right along the ledge past trees. Station is on a tree.
There is a descent on this section. We proceeded with belay.
R4–R5: 50 m, 4c, traverse the ledge with a gradual ascent to the saddle. Station is on a tree on the left side of the saddle.
R5–R6: 50 m, 5c+
- Pass through a small "mirror" section
- Move to the crack above the destroyed rock section
- Reach the tree
Belay is organized easily. Station is on a tree. This rope coincides with the "Edinichka" route.
When passing the destroyed section, we tried not to load it. Overall, the section is easier than 5c; the rocks are gentle, and the rock formations are stable.
R6–R7: 25 m, 5a:
- Traverse right along the ledge
- Then climb up the crack to the plateau
Coincides with "Edinichka". Station is on the plateau on a small juniper.
First rope of the route
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- Fundamental principles
- Mathematical formulations
- Practical applications
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3.1 Schrödinger Equation
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3.2 Dirac Notation
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4. Practical Applications
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6. References
- Griffiths, D. J. (2005). Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Pearson.
- Shankar, R. (2012). Principles of Quantum Mechanics. Plenum Press.