Mt. Pobeda peak (7439m)

Pobeda Peak (7439m) is the highest point of the heavily glaciated snowy wall of the Kokshaal-Tau Range (the Tien Shan mountain system) which stretches for 30km not coming lower than 6000m. The massif consists of three summits: West (Vazha Pshavela Peak, 6918m), East, 7079m and True (Main) Summit, 7439m. The South Inylchek Glacier, which flows from under both Pobeda and Khan Tengri peaks is the longest valley glacier in the world (60km). Due to its height and geographical position (on the northern border of the great Takla Makan Desert) this mountain can claim the harshest weather conditions a climber can meet on a seven-thousander. Dreadful snowstorms coming from the desert and lasting for many days are rather a norm than an exception. This is why, concerning overall difficulties, experienced mountaineers put on a par Pobeda Peak with Nanga Parbat (8125m) in the Himalayas.