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Video guide to climbing **Pobeda Peak** via the classic 5B route with **Dikiy Pass** by experienced mountaineer Dima Pavlenko.

Video guide to the classic route (5B, via Diky Pass) on Pobeda by Dima Pavlenko.

Report on the ascent of Peak Ratz via the West Ridge, category 3A difficulty, with a description of the route and belay recommendations.

Report On the ascent of Ratzek Peak via the western ridge by the sports section of the "Polytechnic" Alpine Club on August 8, 2023. I. Ascent Passport | № | 1. General Information | | | :-----: | :---------------------------------------------------------: | :----------------------------------------------------------: | | 1.1 | Full name, sports rank of the leader | Sozinov K.I., 2nd sports rank | | 1.2 | Full name, sports rank of the participants | Khlopin D.M., 2nd sports rank, Mesh M.V., 2nd sports rank | | 1.3 | Full name of the coach | Molodozhen V.A., Master of Sports | | 1.4 | Organization | "Polytechnic" Alpine Club | | | 2. Characteristics of the Ascent Object | |

Description of the first ascent of Marukh-kaya peak via the southern slope and western ridge, category 3A, with recommendations on equipment and itinerary.

PASSPORT Category — rock. Caucasus, Aksaut gorge. Marukh-kaya peak via the N slope and W ridge. Proposed — 3A cat. diff. (combined), first ascent. Height difference — 400 m, length — 650 m. Average steepness of the route — 35–40°. Pits were not left on the route. Climbing hours on the route — 8. Overnight stops — I (on Marukhkay pass).

Video guide on ascending to Peak *Baychechekhey* via Polyak Route (Grade 5A, rock climbing) by experienced alpinist Dima Pavlenko.

Video guide for Polyak route (5A, rock climbing) on Peak Baychechekhey by Dima Pavlenko.

Description of the 1B alpinist route to the Ak-Tur Uzunkol summit via the Ak pass with detailed timing and characteristics of the route.

Aktur Uzunkol — description of the 1B alpinist route from SK Greta Route description: The trail to Ak pass begins from the first tributary flowing into the Myrdy river below the first bridge from the top on the right bank, and leads left along the trail upwards along steep grassy slopes in the direction of the Pyramida peak. After 1.5 hours, the slope becomes gentler, and the trail goes along small rocky-grassy terraces. 40 minutes later, on one of the terraces to the left of the trail, on a wonderful lawn thickly overgrown with grass, next to a crossing stream, there are good places for tents, no firewood. A couple of rocky-grassy ascents lead to the glacier flowing from under the Pyramida and Ak-bashi peaks. We ascend to the glacier to the right along the trail via small and medium talus and snowfields and enter a small glacial cirque north of the Ak-bashi peak, ending with a ridge of heavily destroyed rocks. A small depression in the ridge is the Ak pass. Orienting our movement towards the saddle of the pass, we cross the glacier and ascend to the pass via snow and then destroyed rocks. From the pass, we ascend to the peak via a snowy (at the end of summer — talus) slope. Descent is via the ascent route. Path chronometry: ascent to the tongue of the glacier — 3 hours; along the glacier to the pass — 1 hour;

Description of the ascent to the Eastern peak of Ak-Tyube mountain via routes of 1B and 2B difficulty categories with recommendations and details of the route passage.

GVANDRA PEAK – 3993 m Ascent to Gvandara East Peak from Ak-Tyube Pass – Cat. 1B Ascent to Gvandara East Peak via the northern edge from Ak-Tyube Glacier – Cat. 2B (Description of the route as you move towards the peak) Difficulties Ascent to Gvandara East Peak – Cat. 1B The path to the bivouac is described in the description of the Kara-Baschi peak. From the bivouac: straight across the moraine to the Morde Glacier;

Video guide to climbing Khan-Tengri via the classic 5A route by experienced alpinist Dima Pavlenko.

Video guide to the classic route to Khan-Tengri (5A) by Dima Pavlenko.

Nepal introduces new rules for climbing Everest: climbers must first ascend a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal to prevent inexperienced climbers from attempting the ascent.

New Everest Climbing Regulations: Climbing a 7,000-meter Peak in Nepal First is Now Mandatory Nepal's National Assembly has passed a new tourism bill that requires climbers to first ascend a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal before tackling Everest. This new regulation aims to deter inexperienced or unprepared climbers from attempting the mountain and to develop the expedition business in the country. Every year, new regulations are proposed for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal, and now they are on the verge of becoming national law. The requirement for climbers to have prior experience ascending a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal before attempting Everest is the most notable innovation. According to officials, this provision is designed to curb the growing number of inexperienced climbers attempting the world's highest peak, which often leads to congestion, accidents, and strain on rescue services. Nepal has 86 peaks between 7,000 and 7,999 meters, and the climbing fee for foreigners ranges from $500 to $800 during the spring season. Some of the rules outlined in the bill have also featured in other recent ordinances, such as the requirement to provide a recent medical certificate to obtain a climbing permit. The bill also lays the groundwork for a general environmental fund that will collect money from climbers.

### Everest Statistics as of December 2025 - **Total Ascents:** 13,737 - **Total Deaths:** 339 - Notable trends include a steady **increase in climbers** and **fatalities** - The role of **supplemental oxygen** and **Sherpa support** is significant.

Overall Statistics (as of December 2025) As of December 2025, there have been 13,737 summits of Everest, corresponding to a 43% success rate. Of those who reached the summit, 7,563 different people have stood on the top. 339 people have died on all routes. Nepal remains the more popular and more deadly side. 9,887 summits and 229 deaths were recorded on the Nepalese side, corresponding to a death rate of approximately 2.3%. On the Tibetan side, there were 3,850 summits and 110 deaths, a death rate of 2.8%. The use of supplemental oxygen remains one of the strongest predictors of survival. 180 of the 339 deaths occurred among climbers ascending without supplemental oxygen. Tibet or Nepal? The Nepalese side remains the most popular route and has recorded the highest absolute number of fatalities. The Tibetan side has recorded a slightly higher percentage of deaths — 2.8%, but a comparable normalized mortality rate — 1.05. Deaths Rise with the Number of Climbers Since 2000, Everest has experienced an unprecedented influx of climbers. 15,781 people climbed above Base Camp in Nepal from 2000 to 2025, nearly triple the total number for the previous 80 years. Throughout Everest's history (1921–2025), 339 people have died on the mountain. The average number of deaths increased to approximately seven deaths per year from 2010 to 2025. Standard Routes — 98% vs. Non-Standard Routes — 2%

### Video Guide to Balykina Route on Peak Box Category 3B complexity, rock terrain.

Video guide to Balykin Route (cat. 3B, rock climbing) on Pik Boks by Dima Pavlenko.