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Expeditions to ‘ABOVE 8000M’ PEAKS of Karakorum 2020

Dear friends, mountain climbers. ClimberCA – International consortium is announcing dates of expeditions to ‘ABOVE 8000M’ PEAKS of Karakorum, which will take place in the summer of 2020.

Suppliers contact information:
www.climberca.com;
Telegram +7771 467-41-93
WhatsApp / Viber +7966 065-53-44
e-mail – your@climberca.com

1. K-2 (8611-M) Expedition. Cost is $5300. Duration – 62 days. The expedition starts on 21-06-2020.

2. Nanga Parbat (8126-M) Expedition. Cost is $3500. Duration – 41 days. There are two time options for this peak in 2020 – 1st Departure 23-05-2020;  2nd Departure 05-06-2020.

3. Broad Peak 8047-M Expedition. Cost is $ 4700. Duration – 50 days. Dates: 21-06-2020 to 09-08-2020.

4. Gasherbrum I (8068 m) expedition. Cost is $ 4800. Duration – 54/53 days. Dates: 24-06-2020 to 15-08-2020.

5. Gasherbrum-II (8035-M) Expedition.  Cost is $ 4850. Duration – 54/53 days. Dates: 24-06-2020 – 15-08-2020

6. Broad Peak & K-2 (8611-M) Expedition 2020. Cost is $ 6400. Duration – 67 days. Dates: 21-06-2020 to 22-08-2020.

In addition to climbing the ABOVE 8000M PEAKS, there will also be an expedition to the popular Spantik peak.

Spantik (7027-M) Expedition  – Cost is $ 3250. Duration – 32 days. Dates: July 1 2020 and July 31 2020.

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Fann Mountain – Route FT8 “Easy”.

This information in Russian

Key Information

Tour Duration: 6 days
Recommended Group Size: 1 – 10 pax
Destination: Tajikistan
Location: Western Tajikistan, near the Uzbek border (and Samarkand)
Route: Samarkand – Alaudinsky lakes – Moutniy lakes – Alaudin pass (3700) – Kulikalon lakes – Dushaha – Bibidzhanat – Chukurak lake – Artuch camp -Samarkand
Specialty Categories: Mountain Trekking
Grade: Moderate
Season: June – September
International Airfare Included: No
Local Transportation Included: Yes
Personal Travel Insurance Included: No
Personal Equipment Included: No
Accommodation in hotels or guest houses Included: Yes
Food Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Ability to climb Chimtarga, Energiya peaks: No
Mountain Guides Service Included: Yes
Donkey/Porters Service Included: Yes
Cook Service Included: Yes
The Guide/Climber Ratio: 1:5
Price: Under your request

This trek is an excellent addition to visiting the historical cities of
Uzbekistan. The mountains of Uzbekistan are beautiful, but still inferior to the beauty of the Fann Mountains. Over the five days that you may spend in Tajikistan you will see much more beauty of nature than at the same time in any of the accessible mountainous regions of Uzbekistan. At the same time, none of the cities of Tajikistan is comparable to the world-famous historical centers of Samarkand and Bukhara. If you want to see everything at once, please contact us.

Suppliers contact information:
www.climberca.com;
Telegram +7771 467-41-93
WhatsApp / Viber +7966 065-53-44
e-mail – your@climberca.com

Fann Mountain – Route FT8 “Easy”. Program of 6 days trek for the fixed dates:22.06-27.06, 9.07-14.07, 30.07-4.08, 17.08-22.08, 26.08-31.08, 2.09-7.09, 25.09-30.09, 3.10-8.09.

1. Day. Departure from Samarkand. Early in a morning meeting at border with Tajikistan. Transfer to Alaudinsky lakes. Night in tents.
2. Day. Alaudinsky lakes. Radial hike under Chimtarga peak and Moutniy lakes. Return to Alaudinsky lakes.
3. Day. Climb through Alaudin pass (3700 m). Loads on donkeys. Descent to Kulikalon lakes (2950 m.). Dushaha lake and Bibidzhanat lake. Night in tents.
4. Day. Rest at Kulikalonsky lakes. Night in tents.
5. Day. Pass through Chukurak lake to Artuch.
6. Returning to Samarkand.

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Fann mountains – Route FT4 – “Maximal”

This information in Russian

Key Information

Tour Duration: 11 days
Recommended Group Size: 1 – 10 pax
Destination: Tajikistan
Location: Western Tajikistan, near the Uzbek border (and Samarkand)
Route: Samarkand – Artuch – Kulikalonsky lakes (Bibidzhanat, Dushaha, Kulikalon) – Alaudin lakes – Mutnoe Lake – Chimtarga pass – Chimtarga peak – Greater Alo – Smaller Alo – Amshut – Gaza – Samarkand
Specialty Categories: Mountain Trekking/Mountain Climbing
Grade: Fairly challenging
Season: June – October
International Airfare Included: No
Local Transportation Included: Yes
Personal Travel Insurance Included: No
Personal Equipment Included: No
Accommodation in hotels or guest houses Included: Yes
Food Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Mountain Guides Service Included: Yes
Donkey/Porters Service Included: Yes
Cook Service Included: Yes
The Guide/Climber Ratio: 1:5 
Price: Under your request

This trek is an excellent addition to visiting the historical cities of Uzbekistan. The mountains of Uzbekistan are beautiful, but still inferior to the beauty of the Fann Mountains. Over the five days that you may spend in Tajikistan you will see much more beauty of nature than at the same time in any of the accessible mountainous regions of Uzbekistan. At the same time, none of the cities of Tajikistan is comparable to the world-famous historical centers of Samarkand and Bukhara. If you want to see everything at once, please contact us.

Suppliers contact information:
www.climberca.com;
Telegram +7771 467-41-93
WhatsApp / Viber +7966 065-53-44
e-mail – your@climberca.com

Fann mountains – Route FT4 – Maximal. Program of 14 days trek for the fixed dates: 21.06-2.07, 10.07-21.07, 27.07-7.08, 15.08-26.08, 1.09-12.09, 19.09-31.09, 5.10-16.10.

Day 1. Transfer from Samarkand to Artuch. Rest and preparations for the active trekking part. Night in cottages (2200 m).

Day 2. The beginning of the active trekking part. Climb on a good path to Kulicalon lakes (10 km – the distance covered per one day; 5 hours – is a walk time spent for moving during a day; +700 m – ascend to the height in meters from overnight place). On the descend road during the day there is a possibility to admire a wonderful panorama of majestic Kulicalon wall and surrounding peaks height of 4000 m. (Adamtash, Mirali, Rudaki and etc.). On the way – observing Kulicalon lake basin (14 lakes) with the clearest emerald-blue water. There are a lot of fishes in the lake. The path passes among the picturesque spruce wood. The camp is on the bank of Dushoha Lake (2900 m).

Day 3. Climb to Alaudin Pass (3860 m) and descent to Alaudin lakes. (7 km, 6 hours; +960 m; -1060 m). During the long time the panorama of walls and the view of Kulicalon lakes pleases the look. On the pass saddle – the spectacular views of Chapdara Peak (5197 m) and Chapdar River valley. Far below could be seen the bowls of Alaudin lakes amazing in its water color from light-blue to rich ultramarine. The camp is at the lake’s bank (2800 m).

Day 4. Trek to Mutnoe Lake (8 km, 3-4 hours; +800 m). During the day a splendid panorama of Kazanok peaks, Castle (5070 m), Energy (5105 m) and Chimtarga (5489 m). The severe nature of the alpine zone of mountains, hanging glaciers and steep moraine swells. On the road you can meet birches and small lake named for its round shape – Piala Lake, gigantic steps of the receded glacier, polished rocks. High in the one can see the swirling eagles. The camp is at the bank of Mutnoe lake (3600 m).

Day 5. Ascend the slide-rock and further over the glacier under Chimtarga Pass (4750 m). Somewhere below us was Kaznok Pass, Castle Peak with its flat top towers opposite. Descend of the slide-rock slope into Right Zindan (10 km, 6-7 hours, +1150, -1050 m). The camp is in the gorge (3700 m).

Day 6. Early in the morning climb to the saddle before the Mirali Pass. First movement of scree slope, further on the rocks (4 km, +1100 m). Here is the place for accommodating 5-6 tents. Night in the tents. (4800 m).

Day 7. The day for climbing the Chimtarga Peak. Moving with ropes along the rock/ice ridge (crampons are necessary), climb to Mirali pass (5060m) and further to Chimtarga Peak (4750 m) – the highest point of Fan Mountains. From the top opens a splendid panorama of the famous peaks: Energy (5105 m), Bodhona (5138 m), Chapdara (5197 m), Big and Small Ganza (5306 m and 5031 m), Sugar Head (4987 m), Fun Mountains (10 km, ±690 m). Descend to the camp on the saddle (4800 m).
Day 8. Reserve day in the case of bad weather. If the weather is good it might be excursion to Bolshoye Allo Lake, via Verhneye Allo lake (3400 m) under Moscow Peak (5200 m).

Day 9. Descend to Right Zindan gorge and further along the pass through the “Garden of stones” – a chaotic huge pile of rock fragments ranging in the size from the suitcase till 2 or 3 store house, to the one of the most beautiful lake in Fan – Big Allo Lake (10 km, ~5-6 hours, -1650 m). The camp is at the lake’s bank among the whimsical trees of relict fir tree. (3150 m).

Day 10. Descent to Amshut river and further till its fusion with Archmaydan river (18 km, ~6 hours, -1380 m). Overnight in national house in Gaza village (1770 m).

Day 11. Transfer to Samarkand.

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Heliski in Jergalan, Kyrgyzstan

Jergalan area offers the best snow powder and the best ski slopes in Issyk-Kul valley. Accomodation is arranged on new  Karkara base very close to the riding area.

Supplier of services: ClimberCA International Consortium. About Us
Quick reference phone: +99898 3039846 – telegram
Consultants:
+7771 467-41-93 – telegram
+7966 065-53-44 – whatsapp/viber
e-mail: your@climberca.com
Note: ClimberCA offers to you the best service & the firm prices of all kind of services we offer on our web-pages. Some services, which we offer to you, are truly unexampled.

Itinerary

Day 1. Saturday
Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek) by one of the morning flights. Transfer (about 7 hours) to Karkara base. Breakfast on the way.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the Karkara base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
16.00 – return to the Karkara base.
19.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registartion on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4800 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin ethno-rooms of “Karkara” mountain base – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program (Bishkek airport – Karkara base; Karkara base –  Bishkek airport);
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.
– Sauna

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (15$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the participant.

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Heliski in Suusamyr

Suusamyr is situated in 130 km from Bishkek city and is located between two ridges: Kyrgyz ridge from the North and Suusamyr-Too from the South. The altitude of the skiing area is 2200-2600 m with surrounding mountain peaks with altitude of near to 4500 m. This area attracts by the powder and great opportunities for of off-piste skiing.

Supplier of services: ClimberCA International Consortium. About Us
Quick reference phone: +99898 3039846 – telegram
Consultants:
+7771 467-41-93 – telegram
+7966 065-53-44 – whatsapp/viber
e-mail: your@climberca.com
Note: ClimberCA offers to you the best service & the firm prices of all kind of services we offer on our web-pages. Some services, which we offer to you, are truly unexampled.

Itinerary
Day 1. Saturday. Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek), flight (or car transfer, 130 km) to Suusamyr valley.
Accommodation on the ski base, acquaintance with area, guides, main instructions.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
9.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 13.00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12.00 Lunch
17.00 – return to the base.
20.00 – farewell dinner
23.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registration on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4500 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin rooms – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program;
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (10$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke
– Sauna

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the perticipant.

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Heli-Ski in Kyrgyzstan. Riding areas

1) Sussamyr – West Karakol – Ala-Archa

2) Terskey Ala-Too – Kuiluu, Jergalan and other canyons

3) Kyrgyz Ala-Too range – Sussamyr

Heliski in Jergalan, Kyrgyzstan

Jergalan area offers the best snow powder and the best ski slopes in Issyk-Kul valley. Accomodation is arranged on new  Karkara base very close to the riding area.

Supplier of services: ClimberCA International Consortium. About Us
Quick reference phone: +99898 3039846 – telegram
Consultants:
+7771 467-41-93 – telegram
+7966 065-53-44 – whatsapp/viber
e-mail: your@climberca.com
Note: ClimberCA offers to you the best service & the firm prices of all kind of services we offer on our web-pages. Some services, which we offer to you, are truly unexampled.

Itinerary

Day 1. Saturday
Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek) by one of the morning flights. Transfer (about 7 hours) to Karkara base. Breakfast on the way.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the Karkara base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
16.00 – return to the Karkara base.
19.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registration on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4800 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin ethno-rooms of “Karkara” mountain base – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program (Bishkek airport – Karkara base; Karkara base –  Bishkek airport);
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.
– Sauna

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (15$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the participant.

Heliski in Suusamyr

Suusamyr is situated in 130 km from Bishkek city and is located between two ridges: Kyrgyz ridge from the North and Suusamyr-Too from the South. The altitude of the skiing area is 2200-2600 m with surrounding mountain peaks with altitude of near to 4500 m. This area attracts by the powder & great opportunities for of off-piste skiing.

Supplier of services: ClimberCA International Consortium. About Us
Quick reference phone: +99898 3039846 – telegram
Consultants:
+7771 467-41-93 – telegram
+7966 065-53-44 – whatsapp/viber
e-mail: your@climberca.com
Note: ClimberCA offers to you the best service & the firm prices of all kind of services we offer on our web-pages. Some services, which we offer to you, are truly unexampled.

Itinerary
Day 1. Saturday. Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek), flight (or car transfer, 130 km) to Suusamyr valley.
Accommodation on the ski base, acquaintance with area, guides, main instructions.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
9.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 13.00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12.00 Lunch
17.00 – return to the base.
20.00 – farewell dinner
23.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registration on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4500 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin rooms – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program;
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (10$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke
– Sauna

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the perticipant.

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The little hero who conquered the Super Giant Slalom

Amir Gusev finshed the Super Giant Slalom in 1 minute 2,39 seconds. He improved his divisioning result by 13 seconds. (Photo: Bavo Delbaere)

Bavo Delbaere, AIPS Young Reporter, Belgium

SCHLADMING/RAMSAU, March 22, 2017 – Two skis make a horizontal turn, snow shoots inall directions. Time is stopped, and the cheering crowds reach a crescendo.They just witnessed a special performance. A member of the USA skiingdelegation quickly grabs a pen and jokingly writes down ‘Amir Gusev’ on their nationalcontestant list. He just saw the Uzbek 11-year old snatch away the gold medal inthe Advanced Super Giant Slalom Final.

Amir has quickly raced his way to fame in the Special Olympic corridors.A group of volunteers pat him on the shoulder and seize the opportunity to talkto him as he passes by. “We’ve heard you’re quite a talent. When will you beracing again? We want to make sure we’re there to watch!” They seem just ascaptivated as Bryan Tweit, an Alpine Skiing Coach from team USA who was on siteduring the race. “Suddenly a very young athlete shows up on top of themountain. He starts zigzagging down better and faster than all the olderopponents. It was not just some ordinary race, it was the final of the SuperGiant Slalom advanced division. That’s quite an achievement at such a youngage, my jaws literally dropped.”

Uzbekistan team coach Dmitriy Pitirimov stays cool under all the excitement. “It’s not about pride, I don’t like that feeling. I am grateful though. Pridegives you the feeling you are already there, gratefulness keep your feet on theground. I won’t deny that he did a great job of course! I checked the clocktwice just to be sure it really happened. It was incredible! But the next racecan be something wholely different, it does not end here, I want him to continue training hard.”

The talented youth grew up in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan: acountry that has everlasting snow, mountain peaks that reach 4500 metres andplenty of untouched nature. He has trouble with reading, writing and expressinghimself. His father died when he was still very young so with only his motherlooking out for him, it has not been an easy time for the small family. Amirspends most of his time in a school for disabled children.

In 2009, coach Dmitriy started cooperating with the school. The idea wasto take the disabled kids to go rock climbing. From there on his life took aradical twist. He got involved with the children a lot, one of which he adoptedas his own daughter. Two other young rock climbers turned into very successfulsportsmen. “They are now competing in the national team of Uzbekistan. I’m nottalking about the Special Olympics, but the regular national team!” Dmitriy pointsout.

The Uzbek coach started preparing for the Winter Games in Austria duringthe fall of 2016. He has 30 years of experience in Alpine skiing and time wasripe to pass on his knowledge. A new group of youngsters from the school wereselected, they started training from scratch. The first days they were justwalking and trying to find the balance on the skis. Step by step progress wasmade and slowly but surely their talent rose to the surface.

Coach Dmitriy soon realized one of them was very gifted: Amir. “He is 11years old so he doesn’t weigh as much as his opponents who are adults, hisfeatherweight is a disadvantage in skiing but Amir overthrows that with hisbravery.” The pupil knows what it takes to perform, he uses his excellentbalance as an asset. He might have learning difficulties but when it comes topractical things he adapts very fast.

According to Dmitriy, a coach must do more than just train his athletes.“You have to be a mentor, take responsibility and guide them through life.” Heis not the kind of person who will dictate life lessons to his disciples.According to him it’s all about setting good examples. Because when you letthem experience positive moments, they will eventually come out of their shell.

“Hospitality is anchored in the Uzbek way of life. In the summer orduring vacation I invite the athletes to my home. My family gives them food,care and love.  We spend time togetherhigh in the mountains and we ski till the sun goes down. He won a gold medal but I will trulyhave succeeded when he has a good job later and can participate in society likeeverybody else.”

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Classification

Note: This article describes the IFSC classification system, national systems may be different.

Impairments can be very different and so also the level of climbing. To ensure a fair competition, athletes are classified in order to compete against athletes with a similar level of impairment. In Paraclimbing, we have 10 different sport classes at the moment.

  • Blind categories (B1, B2, B3)
  • Amputees (AU1, AU2, AL1, AL2)
  • Limited reach, power or stability (RP1, RP2, RP3)

Higher numbers equal higher functionality (less impairment), lower numbers equal lower functionality (more impairment). So that means B1 athletes are completely blind and have to climb with a blindfold, B2 athletes have a visual acuity of up to 2/60 and/or a visual field of less than 5%, B3 in between 2/60 and 6/60 visual acuity and a visual field in between 5 % and 20 %. Blind climbers have a sight guide who announces the holds and moves for the climber.

AU2: Forearm amputee / limb deficiency

AU1 athletes only have one functioning arm, so their climbing style is one arm dynamic moves. Precise footwork and body positioning is needed to compensate for the missing arm.

AU2 has one arm with a forearm amputation or a limb deficiency so that the athlete has one arm and one stump left for climbing. Their reach is limited, the use of finger pockets and pinching is also not possible with the impaired arm.

AL1 is for athletes who use wheelchairs due to no usable function from the waist down or for double hip disarticulation amputees. Their climbing style is purely campusing as they have no use of their legs.

AU2 Athlete Thomas Meier (GER) with leg prosthesis (stretched leg)

AL2 has at least one leg amputation or limb deficiency – no matter the length. The only minimum criteria is that there may be no ankle left. The athletes also may decide if they want to climb with a prosthesis or not. Climbing styles are very different depending on the athlete using a prosthesis or not. There is also a difference if it is a below or above knee amputation / limb deficiency because the additional joint allows specific hooking which might be helpful in steep walls.

RP athletes may have neurological or physiological impairments which can be very different. Some athletes of lower RP classes need a wheelchair while others are limited by other factors (flexibility, coordination, strength). Climbing styles are very different here and in general, in RP categories there are way more “different” types of impairment competing against each other in comparison to other categories.

Routesetting needs to be specific for each category. If you are further interested in this topic, take a look at this page about Paraclimbing routesetting.

How do athletes get classified?

Right before an official IFSC event (World Cups or World Championships), there will be medical examinations for new athletes. During this medical examination, the athletes will present their medical documentation and undergo medical checks in order to determine the sport class.

How can I compete?

Contact your national federation and ask if they have any Paraclimbing structures existing and how you can participate.

Who is not allowed to compete?

  • Athletes with a visual field of more than 20 % and or a visual acuity of more than 6/60.
  • Deaf or hearing impaired persons
  • People with organ transplant
  • Intellectual impaired athletes (for IFSC events! National events may have a different format)

In the current IFSC Rules (2019) there is no precise minimum disability criteria defined for most of the categories.

Merging

In order to have a proper competition, the IFSC has defined minimum criteria on numbers of athletes to start a category. 5 athletes from 3 different countries are needed to run a World Cup category, 6 athletes from 4 different countries to run a category at a World Championship. If less athletes apply for a category, the category is not opened and these athletes would not be allowed to compete.
Because it is better an unfair competition than no competition, the rules give the option to merge certain categories in order to allow more athletes to compete.

Merging schema according to the IFSC rules

There are still inadequacies in the current merging schema: If B3 or RP3 does not have enough athletes, and the categories left of them in the schema exceed the minimum criteria, B3/RP3 are not opened for competition. So the problem is always on the right side of the merging schema because there is no category available to merge them to.

If we look into the statistics, it clearly shows that the concept of merging is needed even with growth over the past years: In theory, we could have 20 categories if all categories exceed the minimum criteria. The World Championship Innsbruck 2018 had 12 categories and sets of medals, the World Championship Briançon 2019 had 14 sets of medals. So there is still room for growth …

Categories which tend to have (too) low numbers of participants:

Men: AU1, AL1

Women: AU1, AU2, AL1, AL2, RP1, RP2, RP3,B1, B2, B3

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Uzbekistan Snowboarding & Snow-skiing

Skiing & freeriding program in Uzbekistan. Sketch itinerary winter 2016-2017

Chimgan-Beldersay is the main skiing area in Uzbekistan, which is located in the mountains of Western Tien-Shan (90 km far from Tashkent). Chimgan in the best way approaches for family leisure with children, Beldersay is more appropriate for skilled skiers and snowboarders.

There are two double-chair ski lifts and some hoop lifts in Chimgan and Beldersay (5 km from Chimgan).

Ski slopes and avalanche danger areas in Chimgan ski resort
Ski slopes and avalanche danger areas in Chimgan ski resort
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Sketch itinerary winter 2016-2017

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Day 01. Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport, transfer in Chimgan. Arrangements with an accommodation. If the time allows – ski-tracks of Chimgan. The length of the chair lift road in Chimgan – 800 m. Overfall of heights – 385 m. Length of the rope-tow – 570 m. Overfall of heights – 250 m. Chimgan has several routes and type of complexities, a ski-track for beginning skiers, extended up to 1500 m has a rope-tow lift, considered as “blue” tracks long, flat, and easy. The ski-track for slalom is extended up to 900 m and equipped with chair lift and classified as a “red” track of mid level difficulty.

Day 02. Acquaintance with the area, an ascent to the Western Ridge of Chimgan, and then descent downwards, vertical drop
– 600 m. Start at height of 2350 m. It will be possible to do it two times during the day. Return by car to hotel.

Day 03. Transfer in Beldersay. Highest point – 2880 m. Length of the ski-track – 3017 m. Overfall of heights – 765 m. Average bias of the ski-track – 27. Maximal bias – 52.1. Extension of the chair-lift – 2250 m. Overfall of heights – 565m. Extension of the rope-tow – 700m. Overfall of heights – 200m. Ski-tracks of Beldersay basically are intended for skilled mountain skiers, but there are also good conditions for beginners. The peculiarity of local climate creates extreme temperatures and plentiful snowfalls which promote a high-quality snow cover. Descents are carried out from mountain Kumbel, which slopes in area of skiing have smoothed relief (steepness up to 30 degrees) without deep gorges and canyons. Archa and the deciduous woods grow on slopes alternating with open glades. Going up to the top of Kumbel mountain is carried out by chair lift road (length 2250 m) and further proceeds on rope-tow lift (length 700m). Ski-tracks for mass riding are laid out along the rope-tow and chair lifts. Free descents begin from the west side of Kumbel mountain directly from a crest of a ridge and come to an end in a vein of stream of Beldersay. Width of slopes for free descents up to 1 km, length of descents up to 5 km.

For the experienced backcountry skiers we offer to descent towards the Chet-Kumbel pass, then lift back to the Kumbel Peak, vertical drop is 600 m. It is possible to make two descents during the day. Return to hotel in Chimgan.

Day 04.Climbing to the top of Greater Chimgan. Spending night at summit in tent.

Or transfer to Beldersay, lifting on ski-lift to the Kumbel Peak, then traverse to the Maygashkan peak, descent to Beldersay village. Vertical drop – 800 m. Return back to hotel by car.

Day 05. Descent from the summit of Greater Chimgan (3309 m.) via Central couloir.
Or ascent to the Smaller Chimgan peak and then descent towards the Charvak Lake. (Or, subject to the snow conditions, repeat the most exciting element of previous days). Night in hotel.

Day 06. Repeat the most exciting element of previous days. Transfer to Tashkent train station. Leave for Bukhara by the night train.

Day 07.
07.00 Meeting at the Kagan train station. Transfer to Bukhara. A breakfast in hotel;
09.00 Excursion across Bukhara;
19.00 Transfer to train station;
20.50 Train to Samarkand.

Day 08.
01.40 Arrival in Samarkand. A meeting at train station, transfer to hotel.
10.00. Excursion across Samarkand.
17.30. Transfer to the train station.
18.00 Train to Tashkent.
20.00 Arrival in Tashkent, meeting at train station, transfer in the airport.
End of the program

The cost includes:
All meetings, seeng-offs and transfers on a route.
Service of a professional guide.
Accommodation in guest house in Chimgan (or hotel on your choice). Registration.
Railway tickets for a train (compartment) Tashkent – Bukhara, Bukhara – Samarkand.
Railway tickets for «Аfrosiab» train Samarkand – Tashkent.
Service of guides in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Car with the driver during excursion in Samarkand.
Breakfast in Bukhara and Samarkand (and in Chimgan at place of residence).
Food, gas during climb to Greater Chimgan summit.

The cost does not include:
A food in Chimgan and in the cities.
Skipass/Lift charge in Chimgan and Beldersay.
Entrance tickets for excursion objects in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Rent of ski/board, tent, sleeping bag and personal gears and wearing.

Price.
2 pax:
550 USD – accommodation in guest house.
630 USD – accommodation in hotel (Standard room).
3 pax:
455 USD – accommodation in guest house.
635 USD – accommodation in hotel (Junior suite room).
4 pax:
485 USD – accommodation in guest house.
600 USD – accommodation in hotel (Standard room).

Local peculiarities of Snowboarding & Snow-skiing in Uzbekistan Mountains

Uzbekistan Mountains near to Tashkent

Chimgan Mountains

The Chimgan Mountains are invariably attractive for mountaineers. The wide variety of Chimgan and its surroundings allows the activity in all kinds of mountaineering and landscape tourism. Mountains  (Small and Greater Chimgan Peaks – 3,309 m) of Chatkal range, plateaus, the Black Waterfall (40 m) at the lower part of Greater Chimgan Peak, Gulkam and Novotasha waterfalls, attract a lot of tourists from Uzbekistan and abroad.

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Heli-skiing. Uzbekistan has the advantage over the other regions of Heli-skiing on the territory of the former USSR (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Caucasus, Altay, and Camchatka) because of sunny, warm and fine stable weather.

Heli-skiers make descends from summits of Ugam, Pskem and Chatkal mountain ranges (on the altitude 3000-4000 m.). The amplitude of descends 1,3 – 2 km; the length of the descending 5-10 km. Usually heli-skiers make 4-6 descends per day. The flight time from the hotel to the landing place 5-30 min. Tourists are accompanied with 2 guides. Each tourist must have his own special equipment (ski, beacons, first-aid medical set). Helicopter grounds are located near the hotel. The best time for skiing – late January – March.

We provide guides for all kinds of skiing and snowboarding. By preliminary inquiry we can arrange descents outside of the route by a virgin snow (backcountry) accompanied by our skilled guides.

 

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Registan in Samarkand

Registan in Samarkand is the monument of town-planning art of Central Asia of 15-17 centuries. It is the city square ensemble, during the rule of
Timurid dynasty it was the main square of Samarkand. The development of existing ensemble was started in 17-th century. Registan includes three madrasahs with the rich mosaic decor, carved ceramic and marble decor. From the west the Ulugh Beg Madrasah is located (1417-20; 2 minarets were straightened in 1932, 1965). From the east, in the town-planning technique, which called ‘Kosh’ (that means – in mirror reflexion) with the Ulugh Beg Madrasah, – the Sher-Dor Madrasah (‘The Tigers having’: 1619-1635/36, architect Abdul-Dzhabbar, paintings Mohammed Abbas Samarkandi, main restorations 1926, 1961). And from the north – the Tilya-Kori Madrasah (“Gilded”; 1646/47-1659/60; main restorations 1939, 1970-75).


Three Madrasahs of Registan in Samarkand are outstanding architectural monuments not only in the Central Asia, but also in the World architecture. The most refined of them is the Ulugh Beg Madrasah. It has embodied the architectural forms and methods, which have grown on the basis of ancient traditions of the Central Asian architecture, at the same time enriched by variety of achievements of the building technics and art of the adjacent countries. One can see there remarkable decorative glazed tilework, both in exterior and in interior of the building.

Source: https://pagetour.org/samarkand/Registan.htm