Rcheulishvili Summit From North

 AD (3A RUSS)

Approach: From Camp 2 or the main cirque, ascend the scree and snow couloir on the far left side toward the base of the wall.

Route

Route Breakdown:

1. Lower Couloir & Base: Ascend the snow/scree couloir along the far left base of the wall (moving simultaneously or unroped scrambling on Class 3 terrain) up through small rocky couloirs.
2. Mid-Section (Traverse & Balcony): Cross gently to the right across the couloir to reach a small ledge/balcony situated directly beneath an overhang / detached rock formation (Point J).
3. Upper Face & Summit Finish: From the balcony, climb upward toward the summit via any of several steep chimneys ("Fireplaces"), all featuring similar rock quality and difficulty (Grade IV). Follow the final upper ridge line straight to the summit of Rcheulishvili Peak (3,642 m).

Vertical Drop: 344 m

Duration: 4–5 hours on route (1 day total)