Day 3- Trek to Foot of Karakol Peak

After a rare opportunity to gather at 9am for breakfast, 6 of us gathered with Akul to complete a 4 hour, 10km, out and back loop to reach the Karakol Peak viewpoint situated at the foot of the majestic glacier. Karakol Peak is the highest peak in the Terseky Alatau at 5216m. We hiked along the Uyun Tor River, through a Blue Spruce forest and up to a rocky prominence. This was the perfect spot to enjoy some lunch while admiring the spectacular view. The legs were tired out for all the ups on the way there and were also tired out for all of the downs on the way back. I am thrilled that I went though because the panorama was breathtaking, definitely one I would have hated missing. Back at camp we treated ourselves to a sauna and complete hair and body wash. My goodness did that rejuvenate me! It will be dinner and bed for this girl as we are facing 1100 meters of nothing but an uphill climb tomorrow to reach our next camp at 3800 meters in the mountains.Read more