The Philosopher's Stone | E6 Multi-pitch at Pik Slesova

Kyrgyzstan / Batken Region / Batken District
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Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Pitches 25
Crag Pik Slesova
Country Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent John Arran, Anne Arran (1999)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Pitches 25
Crag Pik Slesova
Country Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent John Arran, Anne Arran (1999)
Recorded repeats 0
25 pitches.

Ak Su, Kyrgyzstan

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27 contributions since 7th October 2025.

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

After three days of hard on-sight free climbing and rope fixing, Anne and I set off at 3am to finish what looked set to be the most challenging trad rock route in the valley and one of the hardest in the whole of Asia. Despite an enforced bivouac in a storm just a few metres from the summit, we returned fired with enthusiasm for more exotic adventures.

References

[1] http://www.thefreeclimber.com/johnHistory.htm
Anne Arran Alternate Leads | onsight 1999
First ascent.