Lenin Peak — Camp 1 Sauleleh (4,400m)

 – Region: Osh Oblast — Trans-Alay Range (Lenin Peak Camp 1, 4,400m — first high camp)

 – Elevation: 4400

 – GPS Coordinates: 39.656° N, 72.938° E

 – Access Difficulty: T5 — Day 1 from Achik Tash BC (3,600m) | For MOUNTAINEERS: 4–5hr ascent from BC to Camp 1 

 – Opening Season: Jul–Aug (mountaineering season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 30  – Showers: No shower

 – Drinking Water: Yes — glacial melt (treat critical at altitude) – Meals & food: Operator expedition meals only (all-inclusive in expedition packages)

Mobile Signal: No signal (satellite at BC below) – Payment Methods: Full expedition package includes all camps: USD 3,000–6,000+ | BORDER ZONE PERMIT required

 – Short Description: CAMP 1 SAULELEH (4,400m) = first high camp on the standard North Rib route of PEAK LENIN (7,134m). The camp sits on a wide glacial plateau — a relatively easy snow slope from BC. Views: the entire Trans-Alay range stretching east-west. The NORTH FACE of Lenin is now visible above. Camp 1 is used by climbers as acclimatization camp (sleep here, return to BC, repeat) before the push to C2 (5,600m) and C3 (6,100m). NON-TECHNICAL: the Lenin Peak standard route is technically one of the ‘easiest’ 7,000m peaks — no technical climbing required, but extreme altitude demands excellent fitness + acclimatization.

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