Karavshin Expedition Report - Big Wall Climbing in Kyrgyzstan

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In July-August 2026, the team spent three weeks in the Ak-Su Valley, Karavshin in Kyrgyzstan, often called "Asian Patagonia." The team climbed three of the area's classic routes: the Middle Route on Petit Tour Russe, The Missing Mountain on Pamir Pyramid, and the legendary Perestroika Crack on Peak Slesov (800m, 7b max).

Our expedition report covers as: local transport, permits and base camp logistics, search-and-rescue insurance requirements, shopping in Batken, the approach trek to Ak-Su, some big wall techniques,our gear lists, a full day-by-day account of all three climbs with route topos and pitch-by-pitch descriptions, and personal reflections.

Report in PDF format: Google Drive

Pack horses on the trek to Ak-Su base camp, Karavshin Valley, Kyrgyzstan

Approaching Petit Tour Russe, Ak-Su, Karavshin

Offwidth crux pitch on the Middle Route, Petit Tour Russe, Karavshin

The 6b roof pitch on Perestroika Crack's splitter crack line, Peak Slesov, Ak-Su Valley

Climbing the second roof pitch (6b+) on Perestroika Crack, Peak Slesov, Karavshin

Slab section of second crux on Perestroika Crack, the Ak-Su Valley, Karavshin

Rappelling from the Shoulder, Perestroika Crack, Peak Slesov, Karavshin, Kyrgyzstan

Hand-drawn topo of Perestroika Crack (7b max, 6c obl., C1+), Peak Slesov, Karavshin

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