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Version for printing. Communism Peak, 7495 m. Somoni Peak. Mountaineering, climbing and expeditions to Pamir mountains

Communism (Somoni) Peak (7495m), Pamir

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Photo 1. View on Communism Peak from the slope of Korjenevskaya Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 1. View on Communism Peak from the slope of Korjenevskaya Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Catalogue code: EXP 03

Communism Peak is situated in the Northern-West part of Pamir where Academy of Science Ridge wedges into Peter the First Ridge. Military topographer I. Dorodiev did the geodetic shooting of the middle part of Fedchenko glacier and surrounding peaks that were unknown at that time. The coordinates of the peak and its height (7,495 m.) was defined in 1929 upon results of photo-geodetic shooting. In 1931 it was named Stalin Peak, in 1961 - Communism Peak, in 1999 - Somoni Peak.

Day 1 Arrival in Dushanbe. Accommodation in hotel.
Day 2 Take helicopter flight to Base Camp at Moskvina glacier.
Day 3 Preparation day.
Day 4 Acclimatization climb to Vorobiova Peak (to the camp at 5300m)
Day 5 Climb the summit of Vorobiov Peak. (5690 m). Descend to BC.
Day 6 Rest day.
Day 7 Preparation day.
Day 8 Climb to Camp 1 (5100 m.)
Hike up the right side of the Walter Glacier's moraine. Across the glacier and further up the ice-snow "pillow" under the sheer slope of Big Pamir Plateau. It is necessary to cross it as early as possible and at maximum speed. Past "pillow" further up by rocky stretch to the crest where C1 is set (about 6-7 hours). Use of 2-3 ropes.
Day 9 Climb to Camp 2 (5800 m.)
Northern ridge (4-5 hrs).This part of the route is technically not difficult: wide snow-covered spur partly 35 to 40 degrees steep. The camp is set in a trough. From 5100m till 5300m use 2-3 ropes, from 5300m till 5800m the usage of the ropes is also necessary.
Day 10 Descend to Base Camp (BC).
Day 11 Rest day.
Day 12 Preparation day.
Day 13 Climb to Camp 1 (5100 m)
Day 14 Climb to Camp 2 (5800 m)
Day 15 Climb to Camp 3 (6100 m). Camp "Vostok".
Have early start and ascend to the two-headed summit. Climbing in roped party. Traverse up to the left to the top and then descend to Big Pamir Plateau (4-5hrs). From 5800m till 6000m use 4 ropes, from 6100m till 6200m use 2 ropes. While descending to Big Pamir Plateau use 1-2 ropes to cross over a crevasse.
Day 16 Climb to Camp 4 (6900 m) or (6700 m).
Early start and climb on the northern snow/ice slope of Mt. Peak Dushanbe (7-8 hrs). . Climbing in roped-party. An ascent is technically easy. After ascent to Mt. Peak Dushanbe (7000 m) descend to the camp at 6900m.
Day 17 Ascend to the summit 7495 m and descend to Camp 4 or Camp 2.
Early start and climb up the steep snow slope keeping the steep rocks on the right. Carry on straight to the summit and then back to Camp 4 (6900 m). (8-9 hrs).
Day 18 Descend to Camp 1 or Camp 2.
Day 19 Descend to Base Camp
Days 20-27 Reserve days in case of bad weather.
Day 28 Take helicopter flight to Dushanbe. Overnight in hotel.
Day 29 Departure from Dushanbe.


2010 year helicopter flights fixed dates
Dushanbe (Djirgital) - the Base Camp THU, 22 July SUN,25 July THU, 29 July SUN, 01 Aug
The Base Camp – (Djirgital) Dushanbe TUE, 17 Aug FRI, 20 Aug TUE, 26 Aug FRI, 27 Aug

The tour cost (full package) is 1850 €/pax and includes:

• arranging necessary documents (permit to one peak, ecology tax, registration in immigration policy).
Attention: the permit for the 2nd peak is extra paid (80€/pax);
• transfers from / to the airport;
• all transfers according to the program;
• helicopter flights to the BC and back with 30kg / person luggage limit (overload payment – 3€ /kg);
• accommodation in twin-double rooms at 2* hotels in Dushanbe (2 nights);
• accommodation in stationary houses(tents) in the BC;
• meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner in the BC;
• usage of shower, sauna, toilet and storage;
• medical aid.

Additional services in BC:

• gas cartridges refill (230mg.) – 3€/unit;
• new gas cartridges (230gr) – 8€ /unit (1,5€ off by returning of an used cartridge);
• satellite phone, e-mail, bar – according to the price list of the BC;
• rent of portable radio transmitters - 5€/pair/day ;
• mountain guide – 48€/day;
• transfer of the luggage by porters to altitude
          4200-5300m - 8€ /kg;
          5300-5800m. -12€ /kg;
          5800-6300m -20€ /kg;
          >6300m/-28€ /kg.




Photos. Communism (Somoni) Peak (7495m), Pamir


Photo 2. Arriving of regular climbers’ group on Moskvin glade. Far is Communism Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 2. Arriving of regular climbers’ group on Moskvin glade. Far is Communism Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 3. International climber camp by Communism Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 3. International climber camp by Communism Peak, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 4. View on Communism Peak from international climber camp, Pamir, Tajikistan

Photo 4. View on Communism Peak from international climber camp, Pamir, Tajikistan


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