ASCENT DOCUMENT

Ascent classification combined
Ascent region Eastern Caucasus
Peak, its height, and ascent route (Peak Chkalova (Anchobola)), 4111 m, from the south and along the western ridge
Estimated difficulty category 1B
Route characteristics elevation gain — 520 m average steepness — 30° length of sections: I — 320 m, II–VIII — 530 m
Pitons hammered in: — rock: 0 — ice: 0 — bolted: 1 (for belay, for creating anchor points)
Number of nights and their characteristics no nights
Number of climbing hours 7
Surname, name, patronymic of the leader and participants, their sports qualification
1. Akhmedkhanov K.E. — 2nd sports category
2. Pashuk E.G. — 2nd sports category
3. Kozorezov E.F. — 2nd sports category
4. Leonov P.G. — 2nd sports category
5. Svinarev G.I. — 3rd sports category
Team coach Master of Sports of the USSR Timoshin M.E.
Date of departure on the route and return June 25, 1981

Route Sections Table

Date	Designation	Average steepness	Length	Terrain characteristics	Difficulty	Condition	Weather conditions	Pitons: Rock	Bolted
June 25, 1981	R0–R1	35°	320 m	Firn slope	2	Firm firn, step cutting	Excellent	simultaneous belay
	R1–R2	45°	20 m	Inner corner	2	Destroyed shale rocks	Excellent	1	handrail
	R2–R3	15°	150 m	Ridge	1	Destroyed shale ridge	Excellent	simultaneous belay
	R3–R4	50°	20 m	Wall	2	Dense sandstone outcrops	Light cloudiness, gusty wind	alternate belay through ledges
	R4–R5	15°	250 m	Ridge	1	Cornices to the north		simultaneous belay
	R5–R6	30°	50 m	Slope	2	Steep firn		simultaneous belay
	R6–R7	10°	40 m	Ridge	2	Cornice to the east		handrail when crossing couloir with cornice