Here is the new route on the east ridge, as seen from the Kuksay Glacier.  We anticipate twelve days to climb it, with the greatest difficulties at the base of the route.   (Photo:  D. Waugh)

The trek in to the new route base is interesting, with plenty of fast river crossings.  We use ropes and pack animals where necessary.   (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Base camp for the new route will be located at 4724 meters.  Our planned ascent line will come in from the left side of the photo.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Olivier Raimond, of Paris, in Mustagh New Route basecamp.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Here is where we believe the technical difficulties lie:  on the "Arrowhead" at around 5,000 meters.  (Photo:  D. Waugh)

The summit of the east ridge, seen from across the valley.  This part of the climb does not look bad, but could be avalanche prone.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)