Climbing Lenin Peak — 7,134 m

The expedition participants meet in Osh, check into the hotel, get to know the group and expedition leader, and take care of organizational matters. In the evening, we have dinner together, discuss the expedition ahead and prepare to leave for the mountains.

After breakfast, we leave Osh for the Pamirs. The drive passes through the scenic Alay Valley and mountain passes and takes approximately 5–7 hours. On arrival at base camp, we settle into spacious, standing-height twin tents, get acquainted with the camp facilities, have dinner and attend an introductory briefing.

Our first full day at altitude includes an easy acclimatization walk near camp, allowing the body to begin adapting gradually. We discuss our altitude strategy, nutrition and hydration, and check participants' physical condition. After lunch, the guides inspect the personal and high-altitude equipment, footwear and clothing needed for Lenin Peak, recommending additional or replacement items if necessary. The evening is for rest and preparation for the next outing.

We continue acclimatizing with a hike toward the slopes of Petrovsky Peak, gaining altitude gradually and monitoring how everyone feels. We maintain a relaxed pace, combining ascent and altitude gain with rest before descending.

After breakfast, we set off for Camp 1. The route passes through Onion Meadow and Travelers' Pass before reaching the Lenin Glacier, with altitude increasing gradually along the way. On arrival, we settle in, rest and prepare for the outings ahead. In the evening, we prepare for the ascent of Yukhina Peak.

We leave early for Yukhina Peak, gaining altitude gradually, practicing movement techniques and maintaining an energy-efficient pace. The main objective is to acclimatize above 5,000 m. After reaching the summit, we have lunch, take photographs and return to Camp 1.

A full recovery day focuses on sleep, food, rest and preparation of high-altitude equipment. We hold practical sessions on the ice covering movement in crampons and use of an ice axe, roped travel, negotiating fixed-rope sections, ascending a rope with a jumar, descending a rope, responding to a fall, and the basics of crevasse rescue. We rest after training.

A recovery day before heading higher. We check equipment, pack our high-altitude backpacks, and distribute group equipment and food. We discuss glacier travel, safety rules and the plan for further acclimatization.

We start early, cross the glacier, pass through the Frying Pan area and negotiate snow-and-ice sections equipped with fixed ropes. We ascend to Camp 2 at approximately 5,300 m, moving as efficiently as possible without sudden increases in pace and conserving energy for further acclimatization.

A key stage of the acclimatization rotation. We ascend toward Camp 3, where a slow pace, monitoring everyone's condition and careful energy management become especially important. Favorable conditions may allow us to continue toward the area around Razdelnaya Peak. Once the acclimatization objective has been achieved, we begin descending. An overnight stay at approximately 6,100 m is possible if participants are in satisfactory condition and conditions are favorable.

After the high-altitude outing, we begin our descent, passing through Camp 2 and the glacier section on the way back to Camp 1. The main objective is to descend safely and begin recovering from time spent at high altitude.

We descend to Achik-Tash. After several days at altitude, returning to base camp gives the body a chance to recover from time spent above 5,000–6,000 m. The evening brings a hot shower, nourishing meals and rest.

Full recovery after the acclimatization rotation, with sleep, food, muscle recovery and checks on participants' condition. The expedition leader assesses each participant's readiness for the summit rotation. If necessary, we adjust the plan according to the group's condition and the weather forecast.

After recovering, we begin the second, summit rotation. We ascend to Camp 1 along the familiar route. The earlier acclimatization may make the altitude easier to tolerate, but we continue monitoring everyone closely. On arrival, we settle in, rest and prepare to move to the higher camps.

We start early and follow the familiar route, drawing on the experience gained during acclimatization. The objective is to conserve as much energy as possible for the high-altitude summit attempt. We monitor our pace, nutrition and hydration. On reaching Camp 2, we rest and prepare for the next stage.

We rise early and climb to Camp 3. After settling in, we rest, eat and prepare equipment and clothing for the summit. In the evening, a detailed summit briefing covers the route, weather forecast, departure time and the order in which the group will move.

The expedition's main objective. We wake in the middle of the night and leave Camp 3 before dawn. The leader adjusts the start time according to the forecast, participants' condition and route conditions. The route passes through the area of Razdelnaya Peak, 6,148 m, then follows the high-altitude ridge toward the summit. Ahead lie a long traverse, the difficult snow-and-ice Knife section, the Parachutists' Plateau and the final ascent to Lenin Peak at 7,134 m. At the summit, we pause briefly for photographs and to assess the group's condition before descending. Depending on our actual return time, participants' condition and the weather, we spend the night at Camp 3 or lower on the route if it is safe to do so.

After the summit attempt, we continue descending through Camp 2 toward Camp 1. Even after a successful ascent, this remains physically demanding. We move carefully, monitor participants' condition and observe safety precautions on the glacier and fixed-rope sections. The leader may adjust the pace and final descent point as necessary.

We descend to Achik-Tash, leaving the main high-altitude stage of the expedition behind. At base camp, we rest, enjoy nourishing meals and recover. In the evening, the whole team celebrates the completion of the ascent.

Time to recover at base camp and take care of organizational matters before returning to Osh. If weather delays the summit attempt or additional time is needed for the descent, this serves as a contingency day. In that case, the onward departure schedule is coordinated according to actual conditions and transport availability.

After breakfast, we leave Achik-Tash for Osh. The drive takes approximately 5–7 hours, depending on road conditions. On arrival, we check into the hotel, rest and gather for the group's final dinner.

Breakfast, transfer to the airport and flights home. The expedition comes to an end.