Kodar: western ski circuit with an Orto-Yuryakh exit: skiing in Zabaykalsky Krai
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Kodar: western ski circuit with an Orto-Yuryakh exit

Distance
164.2 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 14 h
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

The ski expedition begins in the Sredny Sakukan valley and climbs into the western mountain circuit. It crosses Baltic Pass, 25 Years of Soviet Latvia Pass, the Pass of Four and Bear Pass before returning to the valley approach. It then continues east through Murzilka, the Yagelny and Apsat valleys towards Upper Muskunna and the Byyiki basin. Beyond Outer Pass it reaches the icy Orto-Yuryakh canyon and finishes on the road direction towards Kyust-Kemda. Prepare the complete multiday winter journey, including connections between individual stages. Technical snowy passes, glacial valleys and the canyon require advanced mountain competence. Obtain the national park permit and agree the selected programme beforehand. Historical travel does not establish present snow, ice, protection points or road meeting.

Route status

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Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Join Kodar’s western pass valleys with its eastern river canyon during a substantial ski expedition. Real named saddles and icy Orto-Yuryakh offer varied mountain destinations for an experienced group.
Length
164.2 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Kodar: western ski circuit with an Orto-Yuryakh exit: route photo 5 in Zabaykalsky Krai

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Only for experienced independent ski groups skilled in winter mountaineering, icy descents and avalanche assessment. Obtain the park permit; ordinary tourist visits with dogs are prohibited.

Nearby

BAM Peak, Mramorny Gorge and the Chara Sands need separate excursions and are outside this expedition section. Historical weather-station shelters and huts do not confirm present accommodation. Develop the road continuation to your required Kyust-Kemda location and further departure separately.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Public transport to the exact valley start and after the finish is unconfirmed. Arrange external arrival, equipment delivery, road meeting and departure separately.
By car
Vehicle access to the exact start and a present meeting towards Kyust-Kemda are unconfirmed. Park roads and winter river approaches require agreement. Historical taxi travel does not establish present access.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree extended vehicle storage on the road side beforehand. Park vehicle movement and storage must use designated locations.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Baltic Pass The named saddle from the Baltiysky valley into the western mountain section.
25 Years of Soviet Latvia Pass The named high pass on the western mountain circuit.
Pass of Four The named saddle between glacial valleys in the western journey.
Bear Pass The named pass while returning from the western mountain valleys.
Murzilka Pass The real saddle between the upper Sakukan and Yagelny side.
False Upper Muskunna Pass The named false-pass variant on the eastern journey towards the Byyiki basin.
Outer Pass (Krayny) The named saddle before entering the upper Orto-Yuryakh valley.
Orto-Yuryakh River Canyon The real named canyon on the icy river section of the eastern exit.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Passes may involve steep snow ascents, rocky descents and rope protection. Assess crevasses, waterfall steps, cavities beneath ice and open water on glaciers and in the canyon. Avalanche conditions, blizzards and severe cold may require abandoning a stage. Check stage connections and the external exit separately. Historical slings, pitons and group traces do not establish reliable protection.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 14 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
A day-by-day plan is not established for this multiday winter expedition. Complete present duration is unknown. Confirm permitted stages, stays, technical descents, weather margin and final departure. The historical diary helps identify destination order but does not guarantee a modern schedule.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Consider a prepared winter ski programme after checking snow, ice and forecast. Spring warmth changes river ice, water and slope stability. A historical spring title does not establish a safe repetition date.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Expedition skis, skins and spare repair parts.
Crampons, ice tools, helmets and protection systems selected for the group’s technical plan.
Avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels with trained use.
Independent winter sleeping equipment, supplies, fuel, first aid, independent communications, spare power and park permit.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Public transport to the exact valley start and after the finish is unconfirmed. Arrange external arrival, equipment delivery, road meeting and departure separately

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 164.2 km, hard.

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