Ascent Passport

1. Ascent area — Kamchatka, Bystrinsky ridge.
2. Peak — Vlk. Vackhazhec 1547 m, via North-Eastern ridge.
3. Ascent class — Combined.
4. Estimated category of difficulty 1B (Winter)
5. Height difference — 850 m.
6. Route length — 1320 m.
7. Number of days — 1 day.
8. Number of travel hours — 6 hours.
9. Leader, participants, surname and initials, sports rank.

ASCENT PASS

1. Class — combined
2. Kamchatka, Avachinskaya group of volcanoes
3. Volcan Arik, 2166 m via SW buttress
4. Proposed category 3A
5. Height difference 1166 m, length 3000 m
6. 3 rock pitons hammered in
7. Duration 8–9 hours
8. Leader — Ostrogorsky M. Ya., Candidate Master of Sports Participants

VOLCANO ARIK Western slope 1B M. Ostrogorsky 77 Combined The base camp is best located on the forest boundary in the Dremuchiy stream. The approach from the camp to the route goes through a snowy hollow (it's possible to approach on skis), through a steep ascent - exit to a snowy plateau. Snow ascent to the slope of the summit with rocky fields. From it - to a snowy cirque with rocky outcrops of triangular shape. Ascent is along the left edge, without going down, to the right. Before the summit cirque, the shoulder goes to the right, along it - exit directly to the summit. Ascent time - 5 hours. Descent is via the ascent route.

Ascent Passport.

1. Ascent area: Kamchatka. Avachinskaya group of volcanoes.
2. Peak name: Avachinsky volcano 2741 m. SW slope.
3. Proposed category of difficulty: 1B (Winter).
4. Route type: combined.
5. Elevation gain: 1850 m.
6. Route length: 6 km.
7. Average slope: 30°.
8. Total hours: 6 hours.

Photopanorama of the ascent area of Avachinsky volcano. #4 — 1B cat. dif., (Winter) Southwest slope E. Lenz, 1842. #5 — 1B cat. dif., Southeast slope V. Arsenyev, 1923.

Characteristics of the Avachinskaya group of volcanoes, geographical location.

The Avachinskaya group of volcanoes is located 30 km north of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It consists of five volcanoes, two of which are active, one of them, Koryaksky, being the highest volcano in southern Kamchatka. The volcanoes of this group are very popular among tourists and mountaineers due to their proximity to the city. Many routes have been laid to the summits, ranging from 1B to 3B in difficulty. Dirt roads lead to the foot of the volcanoes. The best time for ascents is from July to September. In winter and spring, it is only possible to reach the foot of the volcanoes by snowmobile or on skis. The slopes of the volcanoes are ideal for downhill skiing.

Vlk. Avachinsky 2741 m, 1B cat. diff., SE slope, V. Arsenyev, 1923.

It is more convenient to set up a base camp at the boundary of the forest zone. The approach to the cone of the volcano is along the dry riverbed, across wide slag and lava fields, in the direction of the lava flow (1991 eruption) (see photo). When approaching the tongue of the lava flow, caution must be exercised, as there are hidden ice crevasses. The flow is bypassed on the right, and along it, there is a direct ascent to the cone. The exit to the crater rim is made through a small gap where:

• a lava flow emerges,

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.

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.