Thank you for that video. I made the summit in 1987 as part of an independent team during the Soviet era. It is one of my best memories in the mountains. I hope to return to Ashik Tash base camp in 2021 and maybe hike to camp one. My 75th birthday.
@@robertotoromardones5005 Most prob yes. The food at BC wasn't the best but everything else was spot on. No delays, everything organised well. And their fees are reasonable and much cheaper than European/US companies.
I thought you would need highly technical gear to climb a 7000er, but your gear looks like the same stuff i have for Kilimanjaro? if its the same I'd like to try and do it in the next 2-3 years.
There's a link for the gear video in the description. Lenin is not a technical climb at all and one of the easiest 7000ers. Apart from good acclimatization and fitness you need very warm clothing and sleeping bag which is not necessarily needed on Kilimanjaro where you spend most of the time below the snow line. You can reach the summit in hiking boots and a thin down jacket as for sleeping bag, a -10C rating is more than enough. Lenin on the other side requires a very warm expedition bag ( -20 to -30C) since the last camp is at 6100m , big puffy expedition jacket and warm pants and mountaineering double boots, big mitts and many others. We had -26C on the summit day. It also depends where you climb as some parts of the globe are colder than others. Good luck!
@@AlpineTrails thought as much from all the vids i saw about climbing Nepali mountains, i went overboard and got a -20 comfort (-27extreme) sleeping bag for Kili, and an expedition down jacket which after buying i found out it wasn't really necessary for Kili either, I will check out your link thank you. The coldest it gets where i live is -1or -2 and only for a day or two.
Nothing technical. Some glacier travel and a steeper slope before the summit. Usually has a fixed rope but didnt feel the need to use it. Definitely not needed jumar as most of the guides recommend to their clients. Very long route though.
@@kjelldegroot5137 yes we had a great time in Slovenia. Beautiful country and really good hiking trails with via ferrata sections. Triglav was nice and the hut was great fun and full of locals
Thank you for that video. I made the summit in 1987 as part of an independent team during the Soviet era. It is one of my best memories in the mountains. I hope to return to Ashik Tash base camp in 2021 and maybe hike to camp one. My 75th birthday.
Had you climbed any mountains above 6000/7000m before coming to Pik Lenina?
Congratulations!. I saw your video and it was awesome. Next year I´ll go for this peak. Regards from Chile!
Thanks bud. Was a great experience. We're going back for Communism and Korzhenevskaya next summer. Best of luck
@@AlpineTrails will you go by Ak-Sai Travel again??
@@robertotoromardones5005 Most prob yes. The food at BC wasn't the best but everything else was spot on. No delays, everything organised well. And their fees are reasonable and much cheaper than European/US companies.
Well done guys , great video and good coverage of crevasses and steep climb required. Which trek company did you guys use to organise this expedition
Sorry for delayed reply. Aksay travel. They were spot on.
Awesome video! Inspiring.
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
I’m still a beginner hiker. The trail is a bit advance for us, hehe. good job!
wonderful video and very detailed trip report. Congratulations!
thank you. glad you enjoyed it.
Well done guys
Thank you.
Very nice! How many hours for camp3 to summit?
I thought you would need highly technical gear to climb a 7000er, but your gear looks like the same stuff i have for Kilimanjaro? if its the same I'd like to try and do it in the next 2-3 years.
There's a link for the gear video in the description. Lenin is not a technical climb at all and one of the easiest 7000ers. Apart from good acclimatization and fitness you need very warm clothing and sleeping bag which is not necessarily needed on Kilimanjaro where you spend most of the time below the snow line. You can reach the summit in hiking boots and a thin down jacket as for sleeping bag, a -10C rating is more than enough. Lenin on the other side requires a very warm expedition bag ( -20 to -30C) since the last camp is at 6100m , big puffy expedition jacket and warm pants and mountaineering double boots, big mitts and many others. We had -26C on the summit day. It also depends where you climb as some parts of the globe are colder than others. Good luck!
@@AlpineTrails thought as much from all the vids i saw about climbing Nepali mountains, i went overboard and got a -20 comfort (-27extreme) sleeping bag for Kili, and an expedition down jacket which after buying i found out it wasn't really necessary for Kili either, I will check out your link thank you. The coldest it gets where i live is -1or -2 and only for a day or two.
It's mostly glacier right? Not extremely technical?
Nothing technical. Some glacier travel and a steeper slope before the summit. Usually has a fixed rope but didnt feel the need to use it. Definitely not needed jumar as most of the guides recommend to their clients. Very long route though.
@@AlpineTrails Cool, thanks for replying. Have you climbed other high mountains? Or mountains in the Alps?
@@AlpineTrails Oh I just checked your channel, you did Triglav, which I'm gonna do in 4 weeks :D
@@kjelldegroot5137 yes we had a great time in Slovenia. Beautiful country and really good hiking trails with via ferrata sections. Triglav was nice and the hut was great fun and full of locals
@@AlpineTrails Nice, I'm looking forward going there.
Bravo baietii! Bine Bubule.
Multumim.
when did you summited??? I did it the 27th of August
On the 10th of August
my next peak will be lenin peak it will be my first 7000 wish me luck :)