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Pik Brigantine (пик бригантина) 4612m

A remote mountaineering objective in the heart of the wild in the Terskey Ala-Too range

Alpine Climbing Difficult

Distance
32 km
Ascent
2.8 km
Descent
250 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
4.5 km
Gradient
23˚
Pik Brigantine (пик бригантина) 4612m Map

Experience the wonderfully remote Terskey Ala-Too range which allows access to a large number of peaks in the area including Pik Brigantine, Djigit, Pik Karakol & more. The col below Pik Albatross has space for at least two small tents on the rocks facing South which provides a suitable basecamp. You can easily have this entire mountain range to yourselves making for a truly special mountain experience. The final ridge section of the ascent provides a beautiful mix of moderate climbing, rock towers and snowy ridges before reaching a high points with spectacular views of the neighbouring 5000m giants Dgijit and Pik Karakol.

Difficulty

Difficult

The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Quickdraws
  • Glacier kit
  • Wires and Friends