Mt. Aag. 2310 m, cat. 1B, to the 3rd slope, M. Ostrogorsky. 1977. From the base camp located on the Dremuchiy stream. The approach to the western slope is along a flat valley of lava fields. The ascent begins on a wide ridge along a snowy slope covered with large slag (see photo). Further along the ridge to the snowy ascent with small rock outcrops, the ascent is along the rocks to the shoulder. From the shoulder, the ascent is along the snowy slope to the summit dome. The entire route is traversed simultaneously. The ascent time is 5–6 hours. The descent from the summit is via the ascent route. However, it is possible to descend from the dome into a wide couloir leading to the west parallel to the route. It is safe and very convenient for skiing down.

KAMCHATKA V. Aag Via the South Edge, category 3A difficulty Material on the first ascent of the route to Mount Aag. Height 2500 m, via the southern edge, category 3A difficulty.

Route Description

Mount Aag is located in the northwestern part of the Avachinskaya group of volcanoes, 50 km from the city of Petropavlovsk. The path to the volcano begins from the settlement of 5th Stroika. In good weather, the summit serves as a landmark; in poor visibility, the direction is taken by compass — 37° NW. The journey from the settlement to the initial bivouac takes 10 hours. The initial bivouac is set up on a plateau near a triangular rock. The height of the plateau is 700 m. Departure at 2 am to avoid the snow getting soggy on the plateau during the day.