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The Altay Mountains (alternative spelling Altai) is a mountain range in central Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan come together, and where the great rivers Irtysh, Ob and Yenisei have their sources.
In the north of the region is the Sailughem Mountains, also known as Kolyvan Altai, which stretch northeast from 49° N and 86° E towards the western extremity of the Sayan Mountains in 51° 60' N and 89° E. Their mean elevation is 1,500 to 1,750 m.
Mountain passes across the range are few and difficult, the chief being the Ulan-daban at 2,827 m (2,879 m according to Kozlov), and the Chapchan-daban, at 3,217 m, in the south and north respectively.
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 Belukha mountain
The highest mountain in the Altai and Siberia (4,506 m), Belukha Mt is situated in the southeast of East Kazakhstan on the Kazakhstan- Russia border.
Belukha Mt is popular to such an extent that every good tourist thinks himself bound to visit the Altai and Belukha.
Indeed Belukha is the symbol of the Altai.
altai-es.ukg.kz /en/m1_17.htm   (348 words)

  
 Olympia Reisen Sibir - russian travel agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ...
The glacier shield of Belukha, which covers the largest part of the mountain ridge, occupies the territory of 70 sq km and is the source of Katun river.
At the mountain's feet among the space mysteries of snow and rocks you become aware that the man is not always the measure of all things.
In still weather the Belukha Mountain is reflected in the green-white waters of the lake.
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 Visit Russia & eastern europe
Belukha Mountain's peak (4506 m), sparkling by crystals of ice and snow, is the highest point of Siberia and a sacred place of Altai Mountains.
The mountain refuge “Akkem is situated 1.5 km lower of the famous Akkem’s Lake, near a stream with waterfall.
Ascent on the Western Belukha’s peak (4506 m).Rising in connection, on the ways among cracks under Belukha’s Pass and then rising on the pass on the steep snow-ice slope (40-45 grades), it’s lenght is about 250 meters.
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 Belukha
Belukha (Russian Белуха, 4506 m), located in the Katun Range[?], is the highest peak of Altai Mountains.
Belukha (also Muztau) is a twin-peaked mountain massif, the highest in the Altai Mountains.
Belukha was first climbed in 1914 by B.V. Tronov and M.V. Tronov.
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 Belukha Mountain :: Kazakhstan Mountains & Waterfalls. Kazakhstan mountain districts
Belukha Mountain is in the north-east, with a snow-capped peak (4506 m) - the highest in Siberia and Altai.
This is the kingdom of snow, ice, roaring avalanches and sparkling waterfalls.
In the glaciers (the total area of about 890 square km) of Katun mountain range, a lot of rivers originate and then divide into two pools of Katun River (the Altai Republic) and the Irtysh (East Kazakhstan).
www.kazakhstan.orexca.com /belukha_mountain_kazakhstan.shtml   (338 words)

  
 Kucherlinskoe lake base camp
Mountain Belukha — one of the largest peaks in Russia, reaching height 4506m.
Belukha is — the main "roof" of Central — Asian continent.
This camp is located high in the mountains, on the shore of lake "Kucherlinskoe"- one of the beautiful lakes in Altai (1700m.
www.uch-sumer.ru /Base_camps/Kucherla.htm   (130 words)

  
 Expeditions .:. Silk Road Adventures
North-western slopes of the mountain belong to East Kazakhstan region and South-eastern slopes belong to Altai region of Russia.
The climbing routes to Belukha mountain are from 3A to 5B categories of difficulty, depending on the technical and physical fit.
Belukha mountain can be compared with the other world summits of the same type on the difficulty and other conditions of climbing.
www.silkroadadventures.net /en/expeditions_belukha.html   (1195 words)

  
 Beluha mountain at Altay mountains, Russia -- WayToRussia.Net
Beluha mountain is the most popular tourist spot at Altay and is surrounded by many legends.
Belukha is the highest peak of Siberia, which parted by "saddle" into Western Belukha (4440 m) and Eastern Belukha (4506 m).
According to an Asian legend the mountain Belukha is the future Shamballa.
www.waytorussia.net /Altay/Beluha.html   (546 words)

  
 To the Heart of the Sacred Shambala
The juxtaposition of the wild grandeur of the mountains with peaceful and picturesque landscapes is dramatic.
A trail descends to the terrace of the mountain river Ak-kem.
From mountain pass, we enjoy breathtaking mountain panoramas: beautiful view to Belukha, which is towering just in front of us, as well as to the Lake of Spirits, Yarlu valley, Blue Mountains and Kucherly river valley.
www.ecotours.ru /english/tours/wild5.htm   (2234 words)

  
 Golden Mountains, Altai Republic, Russia
Belukha is the highest peak in the Altai Mountains.
Parks are seen as a way for Altai people to preserve their environment and culture, to increase local livelihoods, and to continue traditions of common land use and management in the face of impending privatization and fragmentation of land in Russia.
The mountain is now at the center of Belukha Nature Park, a pristine wildnerness that attracts tourists as well as migrating snow leopards, musk deer and Siberian stag (all totemic animals for Altaians).
www.sacredland.org /world_sites_pages/Golden_Mtns.html   (2338 words)

  
 Altay, Mt. Elbrus ski-tour free ride photo Vladimir Kopylov. Кавказ - Эльбрус со знаком плюс. ...
The Altais are a large mountain system situated in the southern part of Siberia, at the border between Russia and Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China.
On the northern side of Mt. Belukha there is a sheer drop, with a 1,000 meter rock face, down to the Akkems-kiy amphitheatre, where a 5A-rated route lies, whereas on the southern side the mountain descends gently in slopes covered by the Katunskiy glacier.
Just as in the great Caucasus mountain, you go up to the col between the two top peaks, but the slopes here are steeper and have more crevasses, especially in the latter part of summer.
mountains.tos.ru /altai.htm   (1220 words)

  
 ASCENT TO THE BELUKHA MOUNTAIN”
The participants should have basic mountaineering experience and skills, as well as some experience of ascents, but it is not a must.
Prior to the tour the hikers are advised to consult a doctor: during the final part of the ascent the height difference is about 1000 m.
The Belukha Mountain (4056) is the highest peak of Siberia.
www.plot-altai.ru /pgen.php?id=181   (770 words)

  
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Mountainous country of Altai is situated in the center of Eurasia.
Belukha Mountain (4506 m), the highest peak of Siberia and Far East, is internationally known due to the works of Nikolai Roerich, an outstanding painter and thinker.
According to one of numerous legends Belukha is the "Northern Shambala", the place where man feels the highest energy exertion caused by supernatural phenomena and divine beauty of Belukha Mountain.
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 Marina M. Romanova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Altai mountains (which are translated as Golden Mountains) are located in the southwestern part of Siberia, close to the border with Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China.
We saw layers of mountains covered with beautiful Siberian pine trees, and the green-blue river, which sometimes was far away, and sometimes was so close, that we washed our salty faces and hands and poured some water into our drinking bottles.
Belukha is expected to be seen very well from Kara-Tyurek in case of good weather.
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 Ascent of Belukha mountain
The Altai with its sacred two-headed Belukha Mt, the highest mountain in the whole of the Altai and Siberia, is not so popular with mountaineers as the Himalayas or the Pamirs.
She is so devoted to mountains that takes them as a living being-very kind, wise and fair.
It is worthy of attention and quite clear to those who love mountains from the bottom of their hearts, those who breathe the same air with them.
altai-es.ukg.kz /en/d1_3.htm   (1439 words)

  
 SummitPost - Belukha -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
The highest mountain of Altai (mountain system, which is located partially on the territory of Russia (Altai Autonomy), and also on the territories of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China) - Belukha (4506 m) is also the highest mountain of all Siberia.
The snow-white pearl among the boundless sea of taiga, fairy Belukha is not a mountain as an object for climbing.
The history of climbing Belukha is tightly connected with exploring of Altai in XIX and early XX centuries.
www.summitpost.org /view_object.php?object_id=153992   (620 words)

  
 UNEP-WCMC Protected Areas Programme - The Golden Mountains of Altai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
It comprises the high mountainous areas of Altai, the headwaters of the Katun and Chulyshman Rivers and Lake Teletskoe.
The system of mountain ridges of Altai is the highest point of the Arctic Ocean watershed and of the headwaters of the Ob' River, the principal waterway of Western Siberia and one of the longest rivers in the world.
There is potential for tourism in the areas of the Teletskoye Lake (in Altaisky), the Belukha Mountain and the Katun river (in the Katunsky Zapovednik) such as climbing, camping, rafting, hiking and other outdoor activities.
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 Alexclimb School of Mountain climbing (Moscow, Russia). Rock and Ice climbing courses, climbing mountains in Russia ...
Mountain system which is located partially on the territory of Russia (Altay Autonomy), and also on the territories of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China.
The highest point of Altai - Belukha mountain (4506m) is also the highest place of Siberia.
About mysticism of Belukha and its spiritual importance spoke and wrote much N. Rerih The followers of his doctrine till now actively attend these places, organize pilgrimage to the foot of Belukha, which they worship.
www.alexclimb.com /montclimb/altai_e.html   (945 words)

  
 «Bicycle Tour» | «Belukha - 2004» | Rakhmanov Springs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Bicycling on mountain bikes from the Markakol lake on the bridge to the Berel river and further to the Yazevoe lake (150 km).
The Yazevoe lake is a picturesque near the Belukha mountain.
Here you can enjoy the most beautiful view on the Belukha mountain, which reflects in the lake surface if the weather is good.
www.altaytravel.com /Belukha2004/Tours/BicycleTour   (230 words)

  
 Altai mountains, Mt.Belukha region Mountain climbing. Ski tours in Russia. Kola Peninsula, Caucasus, Lenin Peak.
Altai, a vast mountain area in the heart of Asia has been subdivided on maps into Russian, Mongolian and Gobi since the 19h century.
The mountains belong to four major countries — Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China.
Its highest summit is Mount Belukha, 4506 m; from its slopes the biggest river of the area, Katun, starts.
www.sklon.ru /?p=mountains_altai&m=mountains&l=en   (349 words)

  
 Extreme Point. Adventures and rest at Altai - raft, trekking, horse routes, adventure tourism.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Katun flows in deep canyons with high terraces; frequently it is compared with famous Grand - Canyon in America.This main waterway of Altai originates from a mountain of Belukha, from a Gebler glacier.
Rafting on this river is connected with the certain risk It is a route for sportsmen and those who has already possess experience of rafting on the mountain rivers of less complexity but wants more complex rafting and maximum of sharp sensations.
Altai is an enchanting land of light-blue lakes and snow-white mountaintops, praised by the poets and artists.
www.extreme.gorny.ru /wayroute_eng.html   (566 words)

  
 . : : : Tourist company " F l a m i n g o " : : : . Active Routes - The great Sayan ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The way is going through the Eastern Sayan Mountains, on the other side of which the world's end was believed to be.
You'll see him if you look closely in the contour of the mountains: he is lying on his back with folded arms.
After breakfast - there is a short stroll in the taiga to the most beautiful mountain lake situated at the height of 1520 meters.
flamingotur.ru /en/TheGreatSayanRing.shtml   (2935 words)

  
 Talgar Mountain Peak :: Kazakhstan Mountains Waterfalls & Peaks. Kazakhstan mountain districts
All this mountain system belongs to Talgar (Chiliko-Keminski) mountain junction, it is the exact place where Talgar peak is situated (H-5017).
Climate of North Tien-Shan mountains is sharply continental.
Change of wind directions takes place between 8.00 and 10.00 o'clock in the morning when wind blows from the valleys to the mountains, and between 8.00 and 10.00 o'clock in the evening when it blows down from the mountains.
www.kazakhstan.orexca.com /talgar_peak_kazakhstan.shtml   (1077 words)

  
 Ascent to the Belukha mountain
The Belukha Mountain is the highest peak of Siberia.
During 6-days Ski-hike (to the Belukha Mountain and back) the participants carry their equipment.
Warm, waterproof boots (welt for "claws" is necessary), sleeping bag designed for temperatures about minus 20 C. Approximate list of mountain gear: fluff coat with hood, vest, waterproof windbreaker with hood, warm waterproof trousers, sweater, mittens, knitted woolen hat; backpack of 90-110 liters capacity, backpack for ascents, special mat (for sitting on cold surfaces).
www.plot-altai.ru /pgen.php?id=114   (814 words)

  
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It is the highest mountain in the Soviet portion of the Altai Mountains.
LHARI...Bla ri...mountain of the soul/soul-mountain....Lha-ri: mountain of the god(s)/ mountain-god..(Blondeau: 1996...pg VIII)...
The sacred mountain Ode Kunggyel, identified with the king of the sky (Stein: 1972..pg 242)...
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 Siberia Trekking: Trekking siberia, Trekking in Siberia, New destination to russia, Siberia tours, Altai mountain trek, ...
The virginity of nature, the skyscraping peaks, the Taiga, sandy beaches, ancient barrows, stone-paintings and a whole lot move-gives you the route though the mountains of Altai.This tour covers big territory and gives you an opportunity to enjoy the most of beautiful and interesting parts of Mountain Altai.
This main waterway of Altai originates from a mountain of Belukha - the highest mountain of Siberia (4506m.), a Gebler glacier.
The exciting memories of passing rapids, views of mountains as well as archeological excursions which bring you back in times in combination with a good company will stay in your memory for a long time.
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 Siberia - Katunsky NR - Shambala Trek - 2005
Trek to the glacier laden Belukha Mountain (4503m), the highest peak in Siberia, which adjoins the Katunsky Nature Reserve.
The contrasting wild grandeur of the mountains with peaceful and picturesque vistas will ensure your trekking is very memorable.
There are many mountain lakes with turquoise waters around the Katunsky ridge.
www.nkf-mt.org.uk /Siberia_Shambala_Trek.intermediate.2005.htm   (1462 words)

  
 Altai Ski/Snowboard Expedition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
For almost any mountain or region of the world, information is readily available.
Belukha is considered to be one of the most spiritual and mystical mountains in Central Asia.
Its origins are steeped in the mystery surrounding the area and its roots are at the center of Shamanism.
classic.mountainzone.com /features/99/altai/itin.html   (335 words)

  
 Golden Mountains Of Altai
In addition to visiting a unique corner of the world, you will also learn about the ancient culture of the Old-Believers (they are ethnic Russians who split off from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1966 and sought to live a self-sustaining life, in the most remote place they could find).
Ibex (Capra siberica) and argali (Ovis ammon ammon) inhabit the rocky crags higher in the mountains.
We trek westwards and ascend the mountain pass.
www.ecotours.ru /english/tours/wild6.htm   (2022 words)

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