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SSummitMateA report on the ascent of Peak Kommunizma, describing harsh weather conditions and technical difficulties during the descent.
The Summit!
Strong wind. Fog is approaching, visibility is poor, so it is very difficult to move along the ridge. Bivouacs:
- №3
- №4 The first overnight stay here is very bad. I shelter from the wind by burrowing into the snow. In the morning, the weather did not improve. Visibility is almost zero. I dig a good snow cave and arrange a "day of rest". The next day, the weather is the same. But I must descend. Near the bivouac, I fall into a small crevasse. Progress along the ridge requires great effort due to:
- strong wind,
- poor visibility.
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SSummitMateSolo ascent by Philom ThornHill of a difficult route to the summit with numerous technical difficulties and overcoming challenging ice and snow sections.
TIMING OF THE ROUTE: START: March 24, 1992 END: August 13, 1992 TEAM: PHIL THORNHILL, GREAT BRITAIN — SOLO. A. Start of the route. 2 hours B. Dawn. I quickly traverse the slope on easy terrain to bypass the icefall line. This traverse takes just under 1 hour. C. First technical difficulty:
- Loose, shallow snow on rocks.
- I have to pull my backpack behind me. D. Camp #1.
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