NORTHERN TIEN SHAN

Almaty to Issyk Kul lake trekking

 
To proceed you trip further to Aksuu pass, go across the moraine dam then to nearest left-side gorge (see foto, the picture was taken in winter). AB
View from Chong Kemin to Aksuu valley.
Also you can do Aksuu pass in one day, in bad weather conditions it would be better to stay overnight near the end of East Aksuu glacier. AB
Aksuu gorge.
To reach the Northern Aksuu pass, you have to climb up the moraine swell (keep left!), then step to the surface of East Aksuu glacier. AB
Aksuu glacier.
The glacier is usually snow-covered and has few small crevasses, so take care when walking along. If snow is too deep, or, otherwise, if the slopes is clear from snow, you can also walk on the trail on the right (orographical) side of the gorge. AB
On the Aksuu glacier.
The upper circus of East Aksuu glacier is seen from the right slope. There are few passes there which lead directly to Issyk Kul, but all of them require some technical climbing (1B* to 2A CD). AB
Upper Aksuu circus.
To find the way to N. Aksuu pass, you must turn to the 3d right gorge. The trail goes on the right (orographically) side. Warning! The slope is avalanche danger! Be very careful if the show cover is deep! Don't go the same day after snowfall! It is also worth go early in the morning. AB
The ascent to Aksuu pass.
The trail goes gentle to the pass col. AB
Nothern Aksuu pass.
The col (4052 m) is marked with the pile of stones and even iron plate which young communists brought to the col in order to celebrate some anniversary of their organization. It is said that the human will can move the mountains ;-) AB
On the col of Nothern Aksuu pass.
The descent is a bit steeper especially in upper part (it may be the small snow cornice on the east side of the col). Then, you can find the good trail on the left slope (keep left from the very beginning!) The serpentine trail leads to the wide field with the number of streams (see foto) - the sources of the Chong Ak Suu river. AB
The sources of Chong Ak Suu river.
Normally, you can camping on the field mentioned above. The trail further crosses the streams and proceeds on the right slope. You can see interesting plant looking as cactus there - the "bear thorn" as local peoples name it. AB
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