Контрфорс Филатовой

Route 3B category of complexity to the top of Mshatka-Kaya via the first counterfort of the western part of the massif, description of the path and key sections.

Mshatka-Kaya — 7 Via the first counterforce of the western part of the massif ("Filatova"), 3B (20 m, V) (route by V. and A. Volkodav and E. Filatova, 1972) This is one of the most popular routes among climbers of average qualification. 50 m east of the climbers' camp near the Foros Canyon, from the upper highway, ascend up and to the right first along the trail, and then along simple rocks in the direction of the first counterforce of the western part of the massif. The main part of the route begins from a horizontal ledge located at the base of the left side of the counterforce (section R0: 300 m, 45°, no category). On section R1–R2 — up along the inner corner 15 m to a ledge with a tree. Then, first along the wall, and then left and up to a tree (R1–R2: 15 m, 70°, II; 25 m, 75°, III).