Ascent certificate for Mt. Abrek, 2396 m, via the Western ridge, category 2B

1. Eastern Sayan, Tunkinskie Goltsy ridge, Serebryanoe (Vetryany) valley, section 6.1.2. 2. Mt. Abrek, 2396 m, via the Western ridge. 3. Proposed category 2B, first ascent. 4. The route is rocky. 5. Elevation gain 200 m, length 480 m, average slope 30°. 6. 15 pitons hammered: rock and chock stones. 7. Team's travel time — 5 hours. 8. No overnight stays on the route. 9. Team: Afanasiev A.E. — Master of Sports Klepikov A.A. — 3rd sports category, Maklakova I.A. — 3rd sports category, Melikhov A.P. — 3rd sports category
2. Coach Afanasiev A.E. — Master of Sports
3. Ascent to the summit and return — August 31, 2007. Second ascent made on April 27, 2017, by a team of military personnel with 2nd sports category. Photographs are attached in the report from both teams.

Description of the ascent route to Mt. Abrek, 2396 m, via the Western ridge from Bezoblachny pass (Bezbablovy tourist pass), category 2B

From the base camp at Serebryanoe lake to the pass between Mt. Plastun and Mt. Abrek — 2 hours walking. The ascent to the pass goes through an avalanche-prone southern slope and couloirs. One needs to choose the path:

• first across rocky outcrops,
• then under the rocks from right to left,
• then to the right along the ridge.