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 the evening.

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, but high mountains still covered by snow. Then we climbed up to the hills near Surenata mountain. After that our way laid down along the canyon to Gidjal village. Mountains around Tashkent were an ocean floor in Triassic period and you can find an ancient shell 30 million years old!

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 were rewarded with magnificent views of mountains covered by snow and the Sukok forest.

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 from spring.

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…

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!

Travel in the Yangiabad mountains again. Medium severity tour in the summer but there is winter in the mountains in November! The beginning was like beautiful winter fairytale – bright sun, blue sky, white show. But in the middle of the way the weather began to change. Sun hid, wind got stronger and snow has begun. We reached the peak but couldn’t stay there more then 10 minutes – only took some photos. Thanks god the temperature wasn’t low because it was real snow storm. Lack of shots – most views were hidden by fog and snow 😦

Babaytag is a real challenge. Screes, boulders, rocks, steep climbs, hot – all this stuff from dawn to the dusk. There is no water on the way at all – no river, stream or spring. Met nice horses 😉 Overhead of impressions for one-day tour. We went along Shakhtar peak (3190 m). Panorama of Yangiabad mountains is unforgettable! At the end we were caught up by the stone fall. Thanks god nobody was injured!

Hot, dust and long way to the peak – it was challenging. Sun burned the grass even in the middle of the summer and mountains have their special ochre color. On the way you can see upper gorges of Kulosya – they are impassable. From the pass before the peak you can see valley of Koksu river and from the peak you can see panorama of Chorbog water reservoir.