траверс
Route Description: траверс
SSummitMateDescription of the ascent route to the summit, path details, and key features of the alpine climb.
Route Description: траверс
SSummitMate### Traversing Ehlon-Handayg Peak in the Tunka Mountains, Category 5A Detailed guide to the technical route, including necessary equipment and complexity level.
Geographic location, sporting characteristics, and history of the Zuun-Khandagai valley exploration
The Zuun-Khandagai valley is located in the middle part of the Tunka Alps in the Eastern Sayan. The peak Igly Khandagaya is situated on the watershed ridge of the Tunka Alps and closes the Zuun-Khandagai valley. Although the height of the peaks in the area does not exceed 3000 m, its development is significantly hindered by complex climatic conditions and alpine landforms. In 1969, the valley was explored by an expedition of the USSR Climbing Federation led by V. Abalakov. In the same summer, a group of climbers from Irkutsk led by V. Belousov made the first ascent of the southern wall of the peak SOAN, and the route was classified as 4B category in summer conditions. A route along the southeastern ridge to the same peak was also classified as 2B category. It is worth noting that winter conditions in the Eastern Sayan often last until the end of May, when prolonged snowstorms and frosts unexpectedly deter climbers. By the end of summer, the snow cover almost completely disappears. The area has more than ten peaks of interest to climbers, and only one peak, SOAN, currently has classified routes. The traverse of Igly Khandagaya is the second attempt to classify the peaks in this interesting and promising area.