Mountains
-
Uzbekistan. Risky “Ochkovy Isthmus”.
This day starts with the climbing on western ridge of Big Chimgan (~2500m). There is a lot of snow yet on this height but first flowers appeared already. Further our way laid down to the Beldersay river. This path goes through risky pass called “Ochkovy Isthmus”. It is the main goal of this trip –…
-
Uzbekistan. Travel along Koksu. Green river.
This hike started before dawn and finished not after dusk but in the middle of the night. It was because we overcame about 34 km this day. Our way laid along the rough mountain river Koksu to the place called The Crack. Weather was beautiful – sunny and not too hot. Spring, first leaves.. I…
-
Uzbekistan. Kokbet(1945m) – Maigashkan (2310m). Before the rain.
Our group planned to traverse two mountains in a one-day 18 km hike. It was sunny weather in the beginning but a little bit cloudy. it started worse on our way back. Views became blurred and worrisome. But we were lucky and storm was over. There is snow closer to the tops yet, but trees…
-
Uzbekistan. Akshuran pass – Kungurbuka mountain (1981m).
Spring begins in the mountains. First flowers appear. But there a lot of snow in shady places. We start our 18 km long hike near Chorbog reservoir to Akshuran pass. There are several scenic rocks near this pass – real place for selfy! Then we climbed on Kungurbuka mountain (1981 m) and come down in…
-
Uzbekistan. From Kumishkan village to Gidjal village.
It was interesting hike about 25 km long. It began near Kumishkan village. We went to the confluence of Nurekata and Aksagata rivers and admired of surrounding views. Spring still began. There are no leaves on the trees. Grass is small yet. The water level in the rivers is low. Hills left their snow blankets,…
-
Uzbekistan. Over Shakh-Kurgan (2020m) to the Sukok forest.
In the beginning of spring mountains still covered by snow. Medium hike on the top of Shakh-Kurgan became a challenge for our group. Most of us couldn’t climb because of the danger. Snow was very slippery and not all tourists have appropriate boots, not to mention about sticks. Some of us could climb and they…
-
Uzbekistan. Spring on Krasnogorsk hills.
It was a half of marathon hike about 20 km in the hills near small town of Krasnogorsk. Nature is waking up after unexpectedly strong winter. There is first grass on the hills but early for tulips yet. Shepards begin to herd. We were glad to this sunny day and a freshest air – presents…
-
Uzbekistan. Surenata (2042m).
Winter hiking it is something special. When the temperature is about -20° C, strong wind and deep snow hike to the not highest mountain became a real challenge. But sunrise in the mountains covered by snow is mesmerising…
-
Uzbekistan. Western ridge of Big Chimgan (~2500m). Winter.
Hike was full of amazing views because of sunny weather. We were lucky. Temperature was comfortable enough. Tops of mountains covered by snow like after ice giant breath. Winter is coming!
My adventures 