Munkhulik

### Ascent route to Munhuli peak: ice and snow ascent via the north face, traversing an ice couloir and exiting onto the eastern ridge.

Brief Description of the Route Approach From the base camp, ascend along the trail in a southerly direction until reaching the high-altitude rocky plateau (1 hour). Cross the plateau in the direction of peak Munhuluk to the southwest and descend into the Ozernoe gorge (1 hour 30 minutes). Continue along the gorge following the lakes to the south, then the gorge turns right under the northern wall of peak Munhuluk. Approach the base of the ice tie-in (1 hour 30 minutes). The route begins from a snow corrie on the left part of the ice tie-in. Massif Route Profile

Ascent to the summit of Munhuzhak (3577 m) via the "tie" glacier from the northern side, difficulty category 4B.

V. MUNKHU ZHIK (3577) via N glacier "tie" from N col - 4B cat. diff. sec. R0–R1: The route starts under the ice "tie", left of the center; a firn slope gradually gains steepness. The passage is made in crampons; in the upper part, the firn disappears. sec. R1–R2: The steepness increases; the passage is made in crampons on front points with the help of ice axes. approx. 45° E 12

Description of a category 3B route to the summit of Munhuluk (3577 m) in the Tsagan-Shibetu ridge, Tuva, with details on the approach and ascent.

Ascent Passport Ascent category. Rock climbing. Ascent area. Mountain system of Tuva. Tsagan-Shibetu ridge. Peak Munkhulik, 3577 m above sea level, via N ridge, combined route. Proposed category of difficulty — 3B. Route characteristics: height difference — 700 m; length of sections: 3rd category of difficulty — 530 m, 4th category of difficulty — 70 m; average steepness — 45° Pitons hammered: rock — 6, ice — 4, chocks — 9. Climbing hours — 8 hours. No overnight stays.

Description of the ascent route to the top of V. Munhu Lik, difficulty category, indicating the approach path and duration of the ascent.

V. Munhu Lik — via N ridge From the base camp, ascend along the trail in a southern direction until you reach the high-altitude stony plateau (1 hour). Then cross the plateau in the direction of V. Munhu Lik to the southwest and descend into the Ozernoe gorge (1.5 hours). Further, the path lies along the gorge alongside the lakes to the south, then the gorge turns under the northern wall of V. Munhu Lik. Along it, approach the base of the northern ridge (1.5 hours). The route starts from a clearly pronounced saddle under the northern ridge. Travel time — 8 hours.