Lyap Nazar, First Ski Descent
Tajikistan, Pamir
Author: Lindsay Griffin.
Climb Year: 2009.
Publication Year: 2019.
Peter Schön and Andreas Riesner made the first ski descent of Lyap Nazar (5,990m) in August 2009. This peak, recently renamed Afzalsho Olimov by local authorities and situated at 38°21'58.74"N, 72°17'41.97"E, lies more or less immediately south-southwest of the well-known Pik Revolution (now officially Quillai Istiqiol, 6,940m) in the Yazgulem Range of the Pamir. The two Austrians skied the northwest ridge and west couloir, with sections of at least 50°.
– Lindsay Griffin, with information from Peter Schön
Media Gallery
Peter Schön during the descent of Lyap Nazar (5,990m). The southern flanks of Pik Revolution (Quillai Istiqiol) lie in cloud behind.
Andreas Riesner
Lyap Nazar (5,990m) from the north. The 2009 Austrian ski descent followed the right skyline from the summit all the way to the low col near the far right edge of the image, and then down toward the camera.
Peter Schön