Why Climb Peak Lenin with Alpine Ascents?
Experience
While some outfitters take inexperienced climbers up the glaciated Peak Lenin, we expect our climbers to have prior crampon and self-arrest experience. In turn, we treat this as a serious mountain climb giving respect to the climb as well as the goal of summiting. Alpine Ascents guides are revered as outstanding mountaineers, instructors, and cultural enthusiasts.
We are thrilled to have legendary guide Don Wargowsky leading this expedition. Don has led numerous successful expeditions across Asia, for both climbers and canines alike.
Some of the keys to our continued success
Alpine Ascents offers the most comprehensive program available, using a distinguished team of climbing and camp support, four-season tents, and a diverse assortment of quality meals. Please note, though, that camps on the mountain and food are very simple as compared to other parts of the world. We will spend our nights before the climb at a well established base camp, and we will use tents along the climbing route.
All our treks will have a Cybercast (blog) page on the Alpine Ascents website, with either audio or text updates every few days, often with photos. Family, friends, and the public can follow the team as they climb Peak Lenin.
Throughout the trip, my impression was that no expense was spared and that the guides’ primary goals were to keep everybody safe and give them all the best possible shot at succeeding on the mountain. This differs from prior experiences I have had with other companies and was a welcome change
