Muisky Gigant

Muisky Gigant (Russian: Муйский Гигант) is a mountain in the Southern Muya Range, Stanovoy Highlands, Russia. Administratively it is located in Buryatia, Russian Federation.

Muisky Gigant
Муйский Гигант
Location in Buryatia
Highest point
Elevation3,067 m (10,062 ft)
Prominence2107
Coordinates55°58′38″N 114°26′21″E
Geography
LocationBuryatia, Russia
Parent rangeSouthern Muya Range,
Stanovoy Highlands,
South Siberian System
Climbing
First ascent8 July 1993
Easiest routeFrom Taksimo Airport

Following four failed attempts to climb the peak, the first ascent of Muysky Gigant, took place on 8 July 1993, by a group of students of the Novosibirsk Institute of Railway Engineers led by alpinist and tour organizer Alexander Kuzminykh.

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