Шанкол

Description of the combined route Cat.D/AD to the summit of Shankol via the North Counterfort of the Northeast Ridge, length 1200 m, ascent time 5-8 hours.

Shankol via the northern spurs of the North-Eastern Ridge The route is combined, category 3A (fig. 5–7). Length — 1200 m, H — 500 m, time — 5–6 hours. From the "Kirgizata" alpine camp (group of 2–8 people): Down the gorge along the highway to the Telman farm. From it, turn right to the east to the Shankol village. From it, turn right to the south and 20 km up the Shankol gorge road to the pastures and the end of the road. From the alpine camp by car – 1–1.5 hours. Further: Along the pack trail along the Shankol River with two long ascents to approach the lake in the upper reaches of the gorge. Near the lake, not far from the northwestern slopes of Shankol peak — the initial bivouac. From the end of the road – 3–4 hours. From the initial bivouac: