Virgin Peak Ascents in the Tien Shan 2005 and 2009

Some photos, and news coverage of the first SE Asian expeditions ever –

to climb virgin peaks in the Central Tien Shan mountains. These were primarily peaks in the 4000 – 5000,

range in the Siemienova and Mushketova Glaciers. with preparations, and aerial reconnaissance taken as far back as 2000.