Peak

Oguz Bashi peak

Oguz Bashi peak

Issyk Kul regionKyrgyzstan • 5168 m

Oguz Bashi is a mountain peak located in the Terskey Ala Too range of Kyrgyzstan, at the top of the Jeti Oguz valley. The peak has an elevation of 5,168 meters and is located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region.

The climb to the summit of Oguz Bashi is considered to be a challenging but rewarding experience. The ascent typically takes several days and involves a combination of hiking, scrambling, and mountaineering. Along the way, climbers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The name Oguz Bashi means "head of the bull," Mount Oguz Bashi consists of several peaks over 5,000 metres, one of which was named after Boris Yeltsin. The northern faces are difficult ice walls, but it is quite easy to access by ski through the glaciers to the south of the peaks, like the Boroko glacier.