Creating a VIAble mountain rescue system for Lenin Peak
Why it’s needed:
Lenin Peak is frequently touted as “the world’s easiest 7000 meter peak.” But it is site of the largest climbing disaster In history. It has a success rate of less than 25%. It has the largest ascents of any peak above 23,000 feet in the world. The mountain sees approximately 15 serious incidents every year during the two month summer climbing season, with around one third of these being fatal.
With your generous support, the Slava Topol Project will work to establish the necessary resources and systems required for organized rescues and medical treatment on Lenin Peak.
The Slava Topol Project (STP) will help develop a national search and rescue program in kyrgyzstan, the only non-authoritarian democracy and america’s strongest ally in central asia.
Our Mission:
STP aims to establish a sustainable mountain rescue and medical programs for Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan.
With volunteers from around the world, we hope to train the locals to one day run medical and rescue operations on their own.
How we’ll get there:
mEdical CLinics
In the summer of 2025, STP will launch two medical clinics on the mountain. These clinics will aid both distressed climbers and address the general medical needs of the local population.
These medical clinics will also be conducting research on high altitude medicine.
EDUCATION
STP will provide daily skill briefings on roped travel and conservative itineraries, reducing crevasse falls and altitude illnesses. We will also help maintain anchors, fixed ropes, and ladders on the climbing route ensuring safer passage on the mountain for climbers and rescuers.
Equipment
Modern patient transport equipment saves time and will help save lives on Peak Lenin. This equipment, including wheeled litters and toboggans, will help move patients efficiently off the mountain.
TRAINING LOCAL RESCUERS
STP has partnered with Rescue In The Mountains, a public and private initiative based in Kyrgyzstan, to train local mountaineers in modern search and rescue techniques.
Partnerships
The Slava Topol Project is generously supported by:
Kyrgyz Alpine Club
Kyrgyz Mountain Guides Association
Rescue In The Mountains Public Foundation Initiative
Centre For Mountain Medicine at the University Of Central Lancashire
British Mountain Medicine Society
University of Cumbria
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