Basic mountaineering course
in Ala-Archa, Kyrgyzstan

- Tying different knots that can be used in mountaineering.
- Rope management on rock and glacier terrain.
- Using different points of belay and building anchors on rock and ice.
- Belaying. Top rope climbing.
- Ascending and descending on the rope.
- Using crampons and ice axe during a glacier travel.
- Route planning and navigation with the map and compass.

Shared room in the Hut.
Full board. If we are far away from the hut (on a glacier, or climbing the peak) - we are going to have lunchboxes.

Please inform if you have any food allergies or preferences (vegan, vegetarian, etc.)

Difficulty: Medium.

The program requires good physical conditions.
The ascent from National park to the Hut is 6 km long with a vertical gain of 1200 m.
During the program the are the parts of the routes that are going through steep slopes with loose rocks, slabs and glaciers.

980$
in a group of 3 participants.

The Price includes:
- All planning and organization.
- Transfer by car Bishkek - National park - Bishkek.
- Ecological fees of National Park.
- Overnight stays in a hut, full board and tour tea.
- Guidance and training by qualified mountain guide.

Not in the price:
- Personal insurance (should include mountaineering and helicopter rescue).
- Porters service from Ala-Arch National park to Ratzek hut and back (2,5-3$ per kg).
- Personal expenses (drinks or snacks at the hut).
- Renting of any equipment needed.

The program can be also done for 2 participants. The price per person will be 1280$.
The price for a private course - 2150$.