70. Laboda Western peak via Western ridge (combined route by O. Fedorov, 5A cat. diff., fig. 16, 18). The path from the "Nakhashbita" meadow (group of 4–8 people) to the left-bank moraine under the tongue of the Tsubhuni glacier is described in routes 66, 67. From the moraine, exit onto the Tsubhuni glacier and move in the direction of the left saddle of the Western ridge of the Laboda massif. Having passed along the steep plowed slope of the glacier of the Northwest walls of the massif, approach under the saddle of the Western ridge and climb up the steep ice-snow slope to the saddle. On the saddle — initial bivouac. From the "Nakhashbita" meadow 7–9 hours. On the saddle, turn left and along the heavily fractured rocks of the 180–200-meter Western ridge, alternating with narrow snowy sections (cornices), approach under the I gendarme. From under the gendarme, descend 60 m to the

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Ascent

on Mt. Laboda via the western ridge Digoria 1971

Brief geographical, geological, and sporting characteristics of the area

Laboda Peak

Laboda Peak (4314 m) is located on the Main Caucasus Range, between Gese-Tau to the west and Tsiteli to the southeast. Along with other peaks in the area, it encloses the Tana-don gorge. The mountain is situated within the North Ossetian ASSR, in the region known as Digoria. There is no permanent alpine camp in Digoria; however, the area's beauty and the popularity of its routes attract mountaineers and tourists, despite the long and challenging hikes to the peaks and passes. The mountain slopes are covered with beautiful deciduous forests, and there are many narzan springs.