Base camp Southern Enilchek
Month of the year to visit: from July to August
Base camp Southern Enilchek is located in the northern part of the Tien Shan near the largest glacier - South Enilchek.
BC is situated at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, and serves expeditions when climbing peaks and tops.
This location is a climber's paradise, because from here you can see the 7-thousanders’ tops:
- Pobeda Peak, 7439 meters above sea level;
- Khan-Tengri peak, 7010 meters above sea level.
By the way, the top of the Khan-Tengri peak is made of marble, and from the camp you can see not only the mountain itself, but marble too. At sunset and dawn, the marble is reflected, especially colorful, impressive and spectacular an indescribable red.
The happiness of a alpinist, rock climber, extreme sportsman is fueled by the possibility of climbing any of the line of glaciers, because here, in addition to those mentioned, there are:
BC is situated at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, and serves expeditions when climbing peaks and tops.
This location is a climber's paradise, because from here you can see the 7-thousanders’ tops:
- Pobeda Peak, 7439 meters above sea level;
- Khan-Tengri peak, 7010 meters above sea level.
By the way, the top of the Khan-Tengri peak is made of marble, and from the camp you can see not only the mountain itself, but marble too. At sunset and dawn, the marble is reflected, especially colorful, impressive and spectacular an indescribable red.
The happiness of a alpinist, rock climber, extreme sportsman is fueled by the possibility of climbing any of the line of glaciers, because here, in addition to those mentioned, there are:
- Star,
- Wild,
- Proletarian tourist,
- Komsomolets,
- Shokalsky,
- Demchenko,
- and etc.
There are about 80 large and small tributary glaciers here.
The thickness of the ice reaches 150-200 meters.
The base camps are equipped with everything necessary for comfortable preparation for the ascent. Here are available:
- 50 two-man tents,
- 3 toilets,
- bath,
- bar with drinks in assortment,
- dining tent for 50 people,
- climbing equipment for rent,
- porter service.
The camps have an electric generator, radio communication, satellite phone, internet, medical assistance.
Flight time by helicopter from the base camp "Southern Enilchek" to the base camp "Karkyra" is 40-45 minutes. Helicopter flight in accordance with schedule.
In addition to a multi-day hiking tour, you can also get there by helicopter, and enjoy the view of the Tien Shan mountains and glaciers from above.
Remember, base camps are open 2 months a year - from July 5 to August 30
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