Аксу, Малая

Technical ascent description of the eastern summit of Ak-Su wall (4650 m) via the southern spur from the Stepkina pass in the central Tian Shan.

Climbing Passport Class: technical ascent. Area: central Tien Shan, Arashan valley. Route: ascent to the eastern peak of Ak-Su wall (4650 m) via the southern counterfort from Stepkin Pass. Route characteristics: height difference — 700 m, average steepness — 45°, total length of difficult sections — 150 m. Pitons driven: rock — 13, ice — 1. Time spent on the route: 13 hours. Characteristics of bivouacs: no bivouacs on the route.