Climbing Marble Wall Peak

I went with my brother to fulfill a long-held dream. Aliya stayed in touch and helped with the group and the meeting point.

Went in July, the weather was good. Liked the tour, but got tired.

We went with friends to celebrate the end of the season. In July it's cold at altitude, but the summit push succeeded.

Zhanna picked convenient dates and organized everything. In July it's cold at altitude, but the gear held up. The ascent was memorable.

The idea to go to Marble Wall came after a friend showed photos from a previous expedition. The three of us gathered from Almaty; we wanted to test ourselves at altitude. Aliya coordinated the group and advised on packing and communication on the road, special thanks for that. In July in Bayankol it was hot during the day, but below zero at night on the glacier, so warm clothes are a must. Acclimatization was hard for two in the group, but we kept to the schedule. The ascent along the ridge didn't come at once; the weather changed quickly. The spare days were very useful; without them we wouldn't have climbed. We returned to Almaty tired but satisfied.

With friends we decided to close the season and went in August. The weather was okay, but there was snow. We got a bit tired, but we're satisfied.

My husband and I chose this tour for our wedding anniversary; we wanted to test ourselves. In July the weather is changeable: sometimes sun, sometimes rain, but in the mountains that's normal. The program is well thought out, with gradual acclimatization. I liked that there are spare days for weather. The ascent was not easy, but the emotions are unforgettable. Thanks to the guides for the safety.

I went on this tour with friends; we had long wanted to summit a six-thousander in Bayankol. We chose Marble Wall because it is the northernmost six-thousander in Asia and the logistics from Almaty are convenient. The first days went to the transfer and equipment check. Then acclimatization on radial outings up to four thousand, and snow travel technique. The load carrying with horses turned out not as hard as we thought. In July the nights were cold, but the sun was hot during the day. The ascent along the ridge is what I remember most, though the weather worsened a couple of times. The spare days saved us; without them we might not have made it.

We went with a horse caravan, which made the load carrying easier. In July it was cool at altitude.

I chose the tour spontaneously; a friend persuaded me to try something harder than ordinary hikes. In July in the Bayankol Gorge it was warm during the day, but cold at night. The first days went to gathering in Almaty and the transfer. Acclimatization up to four thousand was hard. Then there was the load carrying with a horse caravan to base camp. The ascent along the ridge will be remembered for a long time. The spare days for weather were very useful.

I chose this tour in August because I wanted to climb a high peak with friends. In July the weather was favorable, warm during the day, cool at night. The program is very well organized: acclimatization, equipment, summit climb. I liked riding horses. The ascent was difficult, but the guides helped. Nature is wonderful, the mountains are amazing. I recommend!

We went with a group in July, 19 days in the mountains. Acclimatization was hard, but the views are worth it. I will remember the ascent of Marble Wall forever. The weather in July is changeable, bring warm clothes. I'm very glad I decided to do it.