About Club
About Club
Kyrgyz Alpine Club was established on the 4th of August, 2000 by the initiative group which represented most administrative regions of Kyrgyz Republic.
The main objective of Kyrgyz Alpine Club is development of climbing and mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan.
Club goals:
· Arranging of various climbing and mountaineering activities;
· Participating in climbing / mountaineering competitions;
· Advertising and distribution of information to promote climbing;
· Different activities on environment protection;
· Elaboration and conducting of programs improving mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan;
· Cooperation with the state, public officials and private entrepreneurs contributing to the development of mountaineering and climbing;
· Assistance in professional training of personnel for mountaineering: guides, porters etc;
· Representation and protection of its members' interests in the state, public and other organizations;
· Coordination, consulting and methodical assistance for climbing and mountaineering sphere;
· Promotion of climbing, mountaineering and sport;
· Support of mountaineering teams representing Kyrgyzstan in different competitions;
· Implementation of other activities in accordance with the legislation of Kyrgyz Republic.
Everyone is welcome to join Kyrgyz Alpine Club.
The Club held following expeditions in Kyrgyzstan:
-
Yearly since 2001 - International School of Mountaineering (ISM, UK), first ascents in Kuilu Range, Kokshl-Too, Borkoldoy Range
-
2001-2003 - Chinese-Taipei Mountaineering Association (CTMA, Taiwan), expedition to Ak-Sai Glacier, ascents to Khan-Tengri and Lenin Peaks
-
2002-2003 - World Challenge Expediiton (UK), first ascent in Ak-Shiirak Range
-
2003 - Chester Mountaineering Club (UK), first acsents in Kuilu Range
-
2005 - Harvard Mountaineering Club (USA), first acsents in Borkoldoy Rnge
-
Other individual expeditions to the remote mountain regions of Kyrgyzstan
In 2001 KAC supported filmmakers of Kyrgyzstan and helped them with the ascent to the unclimbed peaks, which consequently were named after the 60-th anniversary of the Kyrgyz cinematography.
In 2002 KAC conducted International Mountain Festival on Lenin Peak. More than 70 sportsmen from different countries and more than 300 local climbers took part in the Festival.
In 2002 the first ascent of the nameless peaks of the Kyrgyz Range were made. The altitude of the peaks is 4040 and 4060m. Those peaks were named "Alykul" - after the Kyrgyz poet - and "Artem Borovik" - after the well-known Russian writer, publicist and editor.
The traditional May climbing competition in the Ala-Archa gorge is held every spring. Climbers and mountaineers from all over the country and abroad participate in it.
Board of the Club:
1. Vladimir Komissarov - the President of the Club
2. Nikolai Schetnikov - Vice President of the Club
3. Yuri Bashmanov - Vice President of the Club, Chief Coach
4. Ayana Hamisova- Executive Director
Sections of Club:
1. KAC Section of Chui region and Bishkek: 112 members. Chairman of the section is Yuri Bashmanov.
2. KAC Section of Osh region: 18 members. Chairman of the section is Imidjan Makhmudov.
3. KAC Section of Issyk-Kul region: 28 members. Chairman of the section is Anatoly Priteev.
4. KAC Section of Naryn region: 42 members. Chairman of the section is Myrzakmat Tezekbaev.
5. KAC Section of nonresidents of Kyrgyzstan: 14 members. Chairman of the section is Alexander Gerasimov (Russia).
Nonresident members of Club:
1. Hank Hwang (Taiwan) - Honorary President of Club
2. Pat Littlejohn (UK) - Honorary member
3 Sergey Klovanich (Ukraine)
4 Renee Hopster (Holland)
5. Ingrid Crossland (UK)
6. Sergey Pensov (Russia)
7. Mikhail Ishutin (Russia)
8. Alfred Bruhlmann (Switzerland)
9. Herry Huang (Taiwan)
10. Vincent Lin (Taiwan)
11. Hsu Chun-Wen (Vincent) (Taiwan)
12. Shyun Wang (Swang) (Taiwan)
13. Boris Krielen (Holland)
14. Ramon Sijmons (Holland)
15. Werner Boschmann (Germany)
Rescue Service:
Rescue Club team leader - Yuri Bashmanov
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.rtm.centralasia.kg
Sponsors
Atria Ltd, Kyrgyzstan
ITMC Tien-Shan, Kyrgyzstan
ISM (International School of Mountaineering), UK