Old Soviet trucks, spicy noodles, and jagged peaks, what's not to like? ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Ever wanted to achieve a first ascent? Last month our friends Sebastian, Annick and Felix set-off to southeastern Kyrgyzstan, with the goal to summit Dragon Peak. Hear more about their trip, what they packed, and how our Heron Glacier sunglasses were put to the test on this 4-week expedition. |
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“Doing anything outdoors is fun, but to do it with some of your best friends makes for an unforgettable journey.” |
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Before the summit attempt even began, the team had to venture across Karakol to the Kuiluu Valley, their start point. Packed into an old soviet GAZ-66 truck, Russian rap filled the truck as they crossed raging rivers and barren terrain. |
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- VALLON Heron Glacier sunglasses
- Crevasse rescue kit
- Ice Axes (2x for steep ice, 1x ordinary)
- Tichu (any card game will do)
- Good quality spoons
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Spicy Noodles & Jagged Peaks |
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"Dragon Peak, the pinnacle of our expedition earned its name for the dragon-like scales of the glacier below and the fiery noodle soup that fueled our ascent. Setting out from camp under a starry sky, we navigated crevasses on the glacier, reaching the saddle just as the sun rose." |
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