Muztagh Ata, Guided 25 Day Splitboarding Tour

Join KMGA certified guide Andrey on an incredible 25 day splitboarding adventure to the top of the Muztagh Ata mountain and enjoy a thrilling 7,546 descent!

Kunlun Shan

25 Days

Jun - Sep

Very high

Intermediate

Description

A massive mountain, Muztagh Ata (7,546m) is a spectacular peak, rising high in the Tibetan Plateau. And over the course of 25 days, I would like to guide you to the top of this incredible mountain and back down on a thrilling, unforgettable splitboarding descent.

While Muztagh Ata is an enormous mountain, yet the ascent is actually quite accessible, as there are no excessively difficult sections. However, because of its immense size, participants need to be in excellent physical condition. You should also have prior splitboarding experience in mountainous conditions as well. Moreover, you will be given plenty of time to properly acclimatize during the ascent as well. Hence ensuring you feel fresh and energetic during the expedition.

The trip will begin in either Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan or Kashgar, China, depending on what is most convenient for you. Either way, we will make our way to Kashgar, then on to the village of Subashi. In the village, you will get to see the stunning Karakul lake, and when you look up, you will see the majestic Muztagh Ata mountain. The following day, we will set up camp at the peak’s base camp. And from there, we will take our time and ascend the great mountain, before reaching the summit and descending down its slopes of deep snow.

Splitboarding on a mountain that rises over 7,500 metres is an incredible experience. And on this 25 day expedition, it is an experience I would be happy to guide you on. So send me a request, join me on the Muztagh Ata, and have the time of your life.

Are you looking for a shorter splitboard tour in the mountains? Then join me on this 8 day splitboarding adventure in the Terskey mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees

Price details

Accommodation and meals are only included during transfers and at Base Camp, so hotel costs in Naryn city, Bishkek and Kashgar are not included. Also, participants who want to continue the summit of the mountain will have to bring their own food.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek then transfer to Naryn City

Day 2: Cross Kyrgyzstan - China border and transfer to Kashgar

Day 3: Transfer to village of Subashi

Day 4: Trek to Base Camp

Day 5 to 20: Acclimatization and ascent

Day 21: Descend to Base Camp then transfer to Kashgar

Day 22: Day in Kashgar

Day 23: Transfer to Naryn City

Day 24: Transfer to Bishkek

Day 25: Departure home

About the guide

-Andrey

5.0

(11)

Mountain Guide

I was born in what is now Bishkek, the Capital City of Kyrgyz Republic (used to be Frunze, the Capital of Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic) and live there ever since.

I started guiding professionally in 2004. I guide groups and individuals in technical and high altitude climbing, ski-tours, backcountry skiing, rock-climbing, ice climbing. I can also provide training facilities and organize trekking programs.

My main priorities in guiding are client safety and expedition success and therefore, my professional motto is “Never climb with strangers”.

In 2011, I finished my training with the Kyrgyz Mountain Guide School. The school is supported by Mammut and the Swiss and British Mountain Guide Associations and follows the IFMGA standards. Upon completion of the course and passing necessary tests I was qualified as a Mountain Guide. I am also qualified in mountain rescue and first aid by Mountaineering Instructor School in Kyrgyzstan (2012) and a member of the Kyrgyz Mountain Guide Association (KMGA) since the Autumn of 2009 where I serve as an instructor and examiner for the National Mountain Guide courses.

In my 13 years of guiding, I have worked all over Tien-Shan and Pamir in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and China and East Sayan and Lake Baikal areas in Russia. I have arranged several ski tour and backcountry skiing programs in the Ala Archa national park, Suusamyr valley, Kyrghyz Ala Too, Chong Kemin gorge, Kumtor glacier, and Terskey Ala Too.

In 2009-2016 I worked as a high altitude guide at the Lenin Peak (7134 m), Khan Tengri Peak (7010 m), Pobeda Peak (7439 m), and Muztag Ata Peak (7546 m). As a mountaineering expert, I also have participated in 6 expeditions.

Presently I have over 100 ascents of different difficulty. The most significant of them are: Pobeda peak (7439 m) 1 ascent; Lenin peak (7134 m) 13 ascents; Muztag Ata (7546 m) 1 ascent; Khan Tengri (7010 m) 1 ascent; Korona peak 1st tower ED2 Smirnov route, winter conditions; Free Korea peak ED1 George Lowe route, winter conditions; Bachachekey peak 4 routes ED1 Kusmenko, Shwab, Polik, Ilyshenko; Ak-Too peak TD route, first ascent, winter conditions; Tarasova(Slovenia) TD route, winter conditions; Simagina peak TD+ route, winter conditions.

My sport climbing level: 7a-7b on sight, 7c-8a red point.

Please get in touch with me if you are interested to come and discover the mountains of my region.

Languages

Russian | English

Certificates

KMGA | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about -Andrey

magnus

Great experience in Jyrgalan Kyrgyzstan - Very competent end experienced guide. Very involved in making sure we got the best experience. A must do and highly recommend it!!

I had an awesome climb with Andrey to the summit of Peak Khan Tengri in August 2019. Andrey is a terrific guide and climbing companion. This climb was a huge challenge for me, both technically and physically. Andrey was outstanding in his focus on having a safe climb while at the same time doing everything possible to enable me to reach the summit. He showed excellent judgment and resourcefulness in planning our itinerary and making adjustments when needed. He was extraordinarily patient with my shortcomings. His friendly and engaging personality was a great benefit as well. I can honestly say, my positive experience on Khan Tengri was due in no small part to Andrey. I look forward to climbing with him again someday.

I climbed the Pobeda Peak with Andrey in 2011. It was something very difficult to achieve but we did it. The most difficult part of the trip was the section from the highest camp to the summit because of the altitude (more than 7000m). That was also the longest section of the climb. Andrey and I worked together up to the summit. I trusted 100% in Andrey during the climb because I knew him very well. He is a real professional climber!

Martina

For our rock climbing week Andrey had put together a programm which was ideally tailored to our skills. He handled everything in a very professional and trouble-free way. Under his guidance we learned a lot and gained confidence to undertake more challenging tours for ourselves in the future. At the same time, Andrey is also a really nice guy to hang out with. We had lots of fun during our tours and in the evenings. Thanks Andrey!