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Major New Guidebook in Development - Altai Rock

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In a radical departure for Rockfax, we have decided to tackle a major new book to the wonderful climbing found in the remote Republic of Altai. The Altai mountains straddle the four borders of Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. Despite some modest interest in recent years by Alpinists on the larger peaks, it is remarkable that trad climbing in the area has seen little development ... until now! Altai Map Central Earth Guide Cover

Altai Rock

From the lowland roadside crags in the Kuraysky range to the soaring multi-pitch mountain routes of the North Chuyskie Belki, there is a lifetime of adventure to be found in the Altai. All of the major ranges and regions will be covered, including the recent bolted faces in the Saylyughem near the Mongolian border. The crags around Irbistu in the South Chuyskie Belki probably contain the highest concentration of climbing in Russia, challenging yet memorable days out are guaranteed.

Free Download Sample

As a taster we have produced a MiniGuide to one of the great crags in the area which is free to download. The Central Earth crag - so called because it is about as far from the coast as possible on Earth - has been developed with three great lines up its striking corners.

Get the sample topo now




1 Apr, 2013
I've already got a guide book for that area, get with it
1 Apr, 2013
I went there recently...it's awesome.
1 Apr, 2013
Can't wait to go. I can't for the life of me think why Rockfax hasn't covered this area sooner!
1 Apr, 2013
Are those aretes really unclimbed? Amazing! Chris
1 Apr, 2013
I've claimed pretty much every first ascent in the area, lived here for over ten years. Got a feat tan
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