Fig. 46

5. Ascent to the summit of Vostochny Dombay-Ulgen via the north-eastern wall — category 5B difficulty (Fig. 46)

From Dombayskaya Polyana, follow the trail via Chuchkhur Pass, descend into Bu-Ulgen gorge, and then to the green glade under the north-eastern wall of Vostochny Dombay-Ulgen — bivouac.

• From Dombayskaya Polyana, 7-8 hours. Alternative option. By car via Gonachkhir to Bu-Ulgen glade, and then follow the trail to the green glade under the north-eastern wall of Vostochny Dombay-Ulgen — bivouac. From Dombayskaya Polyana, 3-4 hours. From the bivouac, initially follow the moraine, then:
• right — up the scree
• further up the slope of the avalanche cone (steepness 40-45°) — exit to the wall rocks
• traverse through the bergschrund