The route from Base Camp South Engilchek to Camp 1 (4200 m) is considered relatively easy. The main difficulties begin only on the last few hundred meters of the glacier, where you have to cross crevasses.
The ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m) passes through the Dikii Pass and a steep icefall. Here, climbers need to move as quickly as possible due to the risk of avalanches from the north face of Pobeda Peak, which sometimes reach the icefall itself.
The route from Camp 2 to Camp 3 runs along a convenient snow ridge. Camp 3 (5800 m) is usually set up in snow caves.
On the way to Camp 4 (6,400 m), you will have to overcome sections of rock with a difficulty rating of 2-3.
The route to Camp 5 (6,918 m) goes up a steep snow and ice slope. The camp itself is on the south (Chinese) side of the summit ridge.
From Camp 5, the route goes along a long snow ridge (about 2 km at an altitude of over 7,000 m) to the foot of the summit pyramid. On the same day, you need to climb to the top and go back down to the snow cave—the camp at Western Pobeda.
The summit offers a panoramic view of the entire Tien Shan mountain range, which rewards all your efforts. The difficulty of the route is compounded by the altitude and unpredictable weather in the region. Successful ascents require excellent physical fitness, proper acclimatization, and adequate equipment. Radial ascents to high altitudes may seem difficult at first, but they are vital for the body to adapt.