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Avachinsky

Gunung Avachinsky

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Avachinsky

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Information

Elevation
2.741 m
Country
Rusia (RU)
Location / Range
Kamchatka
Mountain type
stratovolcano
Volcanic?
Yes — volcano
Coordinates
53.2550, 158.8300
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Season
July–September

Description

Avachinsky (2741 m) is a volcano in Kamchatka, Rusia.

Routes

Rute Kombinasi Avachinsky–Koryaksky (Traverse)

Sulit (Koryaksky 3.456 m jauh lebih teknis dan menuntut)
2 hari (opsional camp semalam di antara dua puncak)

A popular double ascent combining Avachinsky (2,741 m) with Koryaksky (3,456 m) in one trip — the two 'sibling' volcanoes that stand side by side and are visible from Petropavlovsk city. Avachinsky is typically climbed first as a warm-up, then teams continue to Koryaksky, which is far more technical and requires ice-climbing experience. This combination suits experienced mountaineers wanting to maximise time in Kamchatka.

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Rute Normal dari Base Camp Avachinsky (1.000 mdpl)

Menengah (jalur tanpa teknis, medan scoria dan abu vulkanik)
10–12 jam (6–8 jam naik, 4 jam turun)

Avachinsky's standard route starts from the base camp at Avachinsky Pass (1,000 m), about 30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The trail first winds through tilted pine forest, then opens onto scoria slopes (coarse volcanic rock fragments) that steepen near the top. The final 700 metres are the hardest — steep gradient on loose volcanic material. At the summit sits an active crater 350 m in diameter with live fumaroles. No technical gear needed, but sturdy hiking boots and layered warm clothing are essential. A permit from Kamchatka Volcanoes Nature Park is required.

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Climbing Experiences

Avachinsky (2,741 m) is an active stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula, just 30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Kamchatka's most-climbed volcano hosts thousands of visitors every year — a trail runs from a base camp at 1,000 m with no special technical gear required. The videos and guides below document real hiking experiences on Avachinsky.

References

The summary above is compiled from the following sources. Click to explore them yourself.

  1. 1 Wikipedia Avachinsky en.wikipedia.org · EN