Lenin Peak, formerly called Kaufman Peak, 23 406 ft (7 134 m) high and the highest mountain of the Trans-Alay Range of Pamirs mountain region, stands on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It was first climbed in 1928 by members of a German expedition, and now it’s an extremely popular climbing peak.
Its north face sweeps magnificently above the Alay Valley (arid plateau from 12,000 ft to 15,000 ft (3,660–4,570 m) high) , the valley of Trans-Alay Range. The Trans-Alay extends 155 m (249 km) west from China to form the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Trans-Alay is a part of Pamirs mountain region.
The Pamirs is covered in snow throughout the year. One of the longest glaciers lays here – glacier of Fedchenko, it’s more than seventy kilometers long. Pamirs experiences long cold winters and cool summers.
There are 16 established routes on Lenin Peak, nine on the southern side and seven on the northern slopes. The peak is quite popular with climbers due to its easy access and some uncomplicated routes. It is easily accessible, easily climbed, and the weather is commonly cooperative. Because of this, it is one of the most-climbed 7,000-meter peaks in the world. Difficulty: basic snow/ice climbing but available only with experienced guides.
