Safety Tips

When hiking in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, you should be aware of the risks of avalanches, landslides, and rockfalls. You should also be prepared for sudden weather changes and heavy snowfall. 

Use a map and compass: 

Know where you are and how to calculate your forces 

Prepare for emergencies:

Conserve your energy, seek shelter, and don't panic 

Bring warm clothes: 

The sun rises and sets early in the mountains, so temperatures can change quickly 

Protect from the sun:

Wear sunscreen and sunglasses 

Bring enough water and food: 

You can refill your water bottle from mountain streams, but you should use a water purification filter or tablets 

Follow Leave No Trace principles: 

Pack out everything you pack in 

Hire a guide: 

A guide can help with route finding and emergency situations 

Inform your friends and/or family

about your route, return date, and contact information for your trekking companion 

Consider the best time to hike,

which is usually July–September 

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