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1. Class: High-altitude technical
2. Eastern Pamir, Kashgar Mountains (western China)
3. Peak Muztag-Ata (7546 m) via the western ridge, cat. diff. 5A
4. Proposed cat. diff. 5B (possibly the 3rd ascent by a purely Russian team)
5. Height difference — 3000 m, length — 9000 m, average slope — 20°
6. Used pitons, 6 ice screws
7. Climbing days — 3.5–5 (including descent to base camp)
8. Overnights:
   • 1st in tents on a rocky platform