Mountaineering · Chuy Region
A northwest-face ascent of Semenov Tian-Shansky Peak from Uchitel Glacier, over snow, ice and upper rock. A GPX track is not available.
First mapped point: Semenov Tian-Shansky Peak
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No elevation data is available for this track.
The source does not provide a complete surface survey. Expect conditions to change after rain, snow and river floods.
ABOUT THE PLACE
Semenov Tian-Shansky is one of the major high summits of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too in the Ala-Archa mountain area. The glaciological study of the Adygine basin identifies it as the range’s highest peak, placing the mountain within the broader physical geography of the northern Tien Shan.
Its northwestern climbing face is described from the Uchitel Glacier, linking snow and ice terrain with upper rock. That setting makes the mountain very different from the lower valley’s wooded walks. The interest is the high, glaciated centre of the range and the way individual glacier basins frame its large mountain faces.
4A Reported by the source
The climbers give 4A (Alpine D) and state that the Kyrgyz Alpine Club agreed. A separate official classifier entry was not verified here.
The 2015 Aitken–Potockiy northwest line, not the neighbouring Evsyukov, Plakushchev or Fedorov routes.
Grade sources: publications.americanalpineclub.org
ROUTE OVERVIEW
A northwest-face ascent of Semenov Tian-Shansky Peak from Uchitel Glacier, over snow, ice and upper rock. A GPX track is not available.
A verified GPX for this particular line is not available in the catalogue yet. This page describes the objective and preparation; coordinates and tracks are not fabricated.
Summit elevation reported in the source: 4895 m.
Grade reported by the source: 4А / Alpine D. It applies to the described line and reported conditions.
An ascent needs a separate assessment of the approach, altitude, slope conditions and descent. A short summit track does not automatically include the valley approach, acclimatisation or preparation for technical terrain.
Track length: Not available. This distance covers the track shown on the map. Add any approach, return or transfer sections that are outside it.
Choose the route after checking the actual start, finish and terrain with a local guide. Mapped geometry alone does not establish technical difficulty. Your group should be comfortable navigating offline and changing plans when conditions deteriorate.
Chuy Region
Confirm the actual approach with local guides and arrange return transport. The first track point may belong to an upper section rather than a vehicle-accessible trailhead.
Confirm transport to the actual trailhead, not just the nearest town. Agree the return pickup point and a latest contact time before leaving mobile coverage.
Ask locally about road access, entry rules and a permitted place to park. Use the line only for its stated mode of travel and exact scope.
The 2015 line rises from Uchitel Glacier through snow and ice to upper rock. The report describes a difficult storm descent.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Rain affects traction and river crossings; snow can remain on shaded slopes. Never assume a mapped line confirms a safe crossing or a passable trail. Check recent conditions locally, set a turnaround time and leave your plan with someone who can raise the alarm.
Plan your timing around the distance, ascent, terrain, weather and your group’s pace. Include breaks, the approach, descent and return transport. A past trip’s time is a reference, not a schedule for your group.
Confirm season and snow conditions before departure. Summer dates alone do not establish suitable conditions for a high mountain objective.
For an ascent, confirm technical equipment, acclimatisation and team competence requirements with a qualified guide.
GOOD QUESTIONS
No verified track is available for this particular line yet. The page provides a route overview and preparation notes.
KyrgyzMap has not field-verified this route. The map source and licence are shown below. Look for approved traveller reports and check conditions with local guides.
Suitability for children is not confirmed for this exact route. Check terrain, exposure, river crossings and retreat options with a guide before deciding.
No elevation readings are available for this route. The profile and total ascent remain unfilled.
A regional landscape for context; it does not identify every section of the track.
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Photographs show named places on this itinerary; they do not document the exact GPX recording.
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Source data retrieved: 2026-10-19. This date does not mean that the route has been inspected on the ground.
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