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| A deep shroud glows around the main summit at sunset |
Located on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border in the heart of
the Central Tian Shan (Mountains of Heaven), Khan
Tengri forms the highest point on the Tengri Tag sub-
range between the Northern and Southern lnylchek
Glaciers. At Sunset, the marble-rich main summit
boasts a deep red glow, giving the 7,000 m (23,000 ft)
peak its Kazakh name "Kan Tau" - meaning "Blood
Mountain". A short climbing season from mid-july to
late August means this great challenge is often
over-looked. Those that reach the top not only
experience a truly unforgettable sunset, but also
can bury a message in a capsule in the soil that
contains words of congratulations from climbers
through the ages.
More info: Adventure Peaks
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