Mountain Spirit Program (MSP)

“Mountain Spirit 2021” Mountaineering adventure in Pamir mountains in Kyrgyzstan At the summer season 2021 Kyrgyz Alpine Club (KAC) already sixth year is going to carry out Mountain Spirit Project (MSP). The main point of the MSP-2021 is: KAC invites free of charge two young climbers from each country of UAAA member to do ascent Lenin Peak (7134m) in Kyrgyz Mountains Goals:

• to promote true mountaineering spirit, and expand ties of friendship and exchange experience between Asian young climbers.
• to promote mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan and Kyrgyz mountains in countries of UAAA members Expedition area, type of climbing. Zaalay Range of Pamir Mountains, high altitude climbing on Lenin Peak 7134m.

Terms and conditions:

1. Free of charge from Osh to Osh for Lenin Peak.
2. Time and duration. July 26 – August 15, 2021 (21 days)
3. Participants
   • Each expedition team should consist of minimum 2 climbers (one rope). Both should have prior joint climbing training/climbing experience. Teams should be active in mountaineering, training, and demonstrate strong motivation in further development of their mountaineering experience & skills.
   • Age 25-35 (one participant could be older if he is as tutor for another rope member)
   • If a club\federation is going to direct more climbers than number of free expedition packages offered by KAC, it is possible to do with payment. In case if it will be the same dates as dates of MSP, KAC can do it at special discounted MSP price. Please contact KAC about further details.
   • The teams will be presented as joint team of a few nations on Lenin Peak. They will coordinate climbing activities between themselves and with KAC representative.
   • Minimum technical requirements:
   • Mountaineering experience in the mountains over 5000m;
   • Progression on sloping and horizontal fixed ropes;
   • Reclipping on fixed rope without losing belay;
   • Roping (descent) using belay device;
   • Movement on firn and ice slopes (up to 30 degree) by crampons and with ice axe;
   • Movement on dray and wet glacier as rope team;
   • Self-belay on firn and ice slopes;
   • Safe glacier travel and crevasse rescue;
   • Climbing up by vertical fixed rope using 1 jumar or prussik (it is required in case of glacier crevasses accident);
   • First medical aid
   • Experience of expedition stile of life.
   • List of equipment:

high altitude mountaineering boots (for up to -30C / -22F), hiking boots, snow gaiters, crampons, warm caps, trousers and jackets, windproof & waterproof trousers and jacket with hood, warm & waterproof over-gloves and mitts, mountaineering or climbing harness, climbing helmet, ice screws (2 pieces), karabiners (3-4 pieces), prussic loops (2 pieces of3-5 m / 16 ft of 6 mm cord), rope as minimum 8 mm x 20 m (for each two climbers), ice axe, 4 season sleeping bag (up to -25 -30C / -13 -22F), thermarest or similar sleeping mat, high altitude tent, rucksack (60 l minimum), head-torch, sunglasses, trekking poles, gas stove (screw type), cooking set, first aid kit.

4. Free service provided by KAC for the teams:
   • Visa support (if required)
   • Registration in passport department OVIR (if required)
   • Border permit and delivery the permit to Osh or BC
   • Registration at Kyrgyz Mountain Rescue Service
   • Certificate of ascent issued by Kyrgyz Alpine Club
   • Airport transfers in Osh
   • Transfers Osh – Achik-Tash Base Camp – Osh
   • Accommodation:
     • in Osh: Guest House – 2 night excl. breakfast
     • in BC: tents on double sharing basis + warm mattresses
     • in ABC: tents on double sharing basis
   • Full board in the BC (3600m) and ABC (4200m)
   • Summer shower in BC
   • Outdoor toilet in BC/ABC
   • Storage service in BC/ABC
   • Electricity supply / Solar panels in BC and ABC to charge batteries
   • Mess tent or yurt in the BC & ABC
   • Route consultation by experienced mountain guides in BC and ABC
   • One training day for crevasses rescue technique
   • Assistance in changing of departure dates of air tickets.