Winter Ergaki and Aradan: The 2019 Dragon’s Tooth and Emerald Guitar Expedition: skiing in Krasnoyarsk Krai
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Winter Ergaki and Aradan: The 2019 Dragon’s Tooth and Emerald Guitar Expedition

Distance
171.2 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 11 h
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This winter journey connects two Western Sayan mountain areas: Ergaki and the Aradan Range. Early in the expedition, the group leaves the Tushkanchik valley for its namesake pass and mountain, then reaches the lake side through the winter Artists crossing. A separate ascent of Dragon’s Tooth returns to the valley; snow changes the familiar stone summits and makes this part especially demanding. Next come NKT, Auxiliary, Lazurnoe’s lake basin and Taygish-4. The eastern part reaches Big Buyba and both Fishless lakes before the Tyotki-side return towards Tushkanchik. After independently preparing the southern connection, the Aradan part begins: Peshcherny, Snezhny, Emerald Guitar and Progress precede the valley exit towards Aradan. This encounter with the extensive winter Sayan suits an experienced expedition group. The version belongs to a late-February to early-March 2019 journey; reassess snow, ice, connections and overnight arrangements before a new expedition.

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Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

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Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Explore winter lake basins in both areas and combine Ergaki with an Aradan continuation. Tushkanchik and Dragon’s Tooth radial ascents, Lazurnoe and the later Emerald Guitar give this historical version its own character.
Length
171.2 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Winter Ergaki and Aradan: The 2019 Dragon’s Tooth and Emerald Guitar Expedition: route photo 2 in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Autonomous winter expedition experience, avalanche training, protection skills and winter camping competence are needed. An experienced winter leader must assess summits and passes. This version is unsuitable for unprepared children, bicycles and strollers; dog rules and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

Svetloe and Golden Lake require independent outings: this version does not reach their shores. A Taygish-2 radial visit, Green and Prokhodnoy passes and an Aradansky Peak ascent are unconfirmed here. Historical overnight positions are not operating tourist camps; arrange accommodation and rescue coordination separately.

Getting there

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Without a car
Scheduled transport to the winter beginning or final exit is unconfirmed. Agree Tushkanchik-side arrival and collection beyond the Aradan continuation beforehand. Arrangements for postponing collection during weather delays belong in expedition preparation.
By car
Use a vehicle for lower Tushkanchik-side arrival and prepare collection on the Aradan side. Confirm winter road conditions, an acceptable beginning and park visiting arrangements before travelling. Vehicle passage between the mountain parts is not established.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Arrange vehicle storage during the multi-day winter expedition and its recovery after the different ending separately. A historical base name does not establish a present vehicle space.

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What to expect

Places
Tushkanchik Pass the first winter crossing from the Tushkanchik valley.
Tushkanchik Mountain the early journey’s radial mountain ascent.
Artists Pass the winter pass passage towards the namesake lake.
Artists Lake the lake basin beyond the first substantial mountain crossing.
Dragon’s Tooth Peak the separate winter summit outing returning to the valley.
NKT Pass the crossing towards Ergaki’s northern side.
Auxiliary Pass the named saddle of the western winter outings.
Lazurnoe Lake the actual lake basin on the subsequent winter continuation.
Taygish-4 Pass the winter saddle before the eastern valley journey.
Big Buyba Lake the substantial lake basin in the eastern part of the journey.
Big Fishless Lake the lake crossing of the winter eastern connection.
Little Fishless Lake the following lake before the independently planned Tyotki connection.
Tyotki Pass the saddle on the return towards southern Ergaki.
Peshcherny Pass the first named crossing of the Aradan part.
Snezhny Pass the mountain saddle of the subsequent winter crossing.
Emerald Guitar Lake the actual lake basin before Progress.
Progress Pass the final named saddle before the valley exit towards Aradan.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Avalanches, cornices, buried stream channels, cold and lost orientation determine winter difficulty. Reassess lake-ice crossings: the 2019 journey does not establish safe ice now. A continuous safe connection after the western Bolshoy Kebezh outings, from Fishless lakes towards Tyotki and into the Aradan part is unestablished; the leader must prepare these connections and individual valley passages again. Summits and passes need protection according to actual conditions. Agree visits, rescue notification, control times and emergency exits in advance.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 11 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Time for the route | Unestablished With stops | Unestablished Prepare an autonomous multi-day winter expedition. A day-by-day plan is not established. The historical journey took place in late February and early March 2019; its calendar is not a complete schedule for a new group. Include weather reserves, independent connections, overnight stays and both radial ascents.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
This is a winter version. Choose dates according to actual snow, avalanche conditions, ice and weather in both mountain areas rather than the previous expedition’s dates. Spring warmth and wind redistribution of snow require reassessing plans; a summer journey would be independent.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Expedition skis, suitable bindings, poles, repair equipment and ascent equipment.
Avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels for a trained group.
Helmets, crampons, ice axes and protection equipment as specified by the leader.
Winter tent, warm sleeping bags, cooking equipment and reserve fuel and food.
Cold and sun protection, first-aid kit, emergency communication and exit mapping for both areas.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Scheduled transport to the winter beginning or final exit is unconfirmed. Agree Tushkanchik-side arrival and collection beyond the Aradan continuation beforehand. Arrangements for postponing collection during weather delays belong in expedition preparation

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: 171.2 km, hard.

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