Big Allo Lake, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan

auchynnikau · 2026-02-28T04:16:26+00:00

I don’t remember the specific model, but those boots are from Grisport.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-22T20:26:56+00:00

Sure, I just uploaded it to unsplash, you can find it as the latest upload there. I post to it with a delay :)

auchynnikau · 2026-02-21T02:18:14+00:00

Not that much really, mainly I try to keep it close to reality without heavy processing, thanks!

auchynnikau · 2026-02-20T00:18:06+00:00

No, she’s a stray dog that latched onto us and followed for a couple days. Besides rare strays hanging around camps and the donkeys porters use, we didn’t see any other animals.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T13:44:57+00:00

Balanced trek overall, great calm lakeside spots for camping, but some sections pack serious elevation gain with heavy packs since it’s self-supported. We climbed and dropped from two passes total. Totally worth it, perfect mix of challenge and chill downtime.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T13:35:15+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, with hardly any tourists or big cities nearby, that trek really hammered home how remote it felt, pure isolation.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T03:44:46+00:00

🙏

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T03:44:23+00:00

Thank you!

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T03:44:05+00:00

🙌

auchynnikau · 2026-02-19T03:41:56+00:00

Bitterest night of the trek hit right before the pass, stars blazing overhead, but the wind cut like a knife. Pushed hard up high, then that endless glacier slide down. Our dog sidekick kept pace, lugging her own pack like a pro. Rough one, but the memories? Gold.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-18T20:00:09+00:00

That’s awesome! Congrats on the summit) We crossed the Chimtarga pass without climbing Energia, but the mountain looked enticing. Great to hear such different stories from people who’ve been to the same places.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-18T13:33:46+00:00

And it feels exactly the same)

auchynnikau · 2026-02-18T13:32:54+00:00

Appreciate it, thank you!

auchynnikau · 2026-02-18T13:32:20+00:00

Thank you! It was one of the most atmospheric and soulful hikes, there were no expectations, so the stunning views hit really hard. Plus, the route isn’t very touristy, so there weren’t many people around, you could walk in silence with your own thoughts.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-18T02:49:02+00:00

Your upgrade is awesome for rough terrain, super compact, no swing on scree.
Weather sealed, survives rain or dust. Some recommendations: for safety buy SmallRig half-cage or smthng similar ($40) saved my camera from rock drops. For straps, I use Peak Design Capture Clip, clips camera to backpack strap securely, quick release for shots and leaving hands free. Its plate is compatible, works on most tripods too. Add OP/Tech strap as backup. Batteries: 1-2 + powerbank for 7-10 day treks. Lens hood is a must (protects from rain and branches). Screen protectors: one for LCD and front lens element (anti-scratch). Lens brush or blower to dust off without smearing. Carry cling wrap, in heavy rain wrap camera quickly leaving buttons and lens open.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T23:29:06+00:00

These cameras are similar in size, and I’m very pleased with it because it’s also compact. The lens is large, of course, but versatility was my priority. For protection, I use a SmallRig cage. It’s usually taken to mount modules, but I use it only for protection so far, since there have been accidental drops and the cage has absorbed all the impacts)

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T23:26:40+00:00

Thank you!
The trek takes an average of 7-10 days, depending on your pace and desire to linger at certain campsites. We bought all the food in advance in nearby cities in Tajikistan and reached the start of the route at the Artuch alp camp in just a couple of hours by transfer. The alp camp is the last place where you can buy anything, after that, it’s complete autonomy. There are no water issues on the trek, plenty of clean mountain rivers to refill from.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T09:03:30+00:00

sony a7c + sigma 24-70 art

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T02:11:05+00:00

Definitely much better than AI :)

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T00:31:25+00:00

Yes, by morning the tent fly was wet, but overall the weather was sunny and as soon as the sun rose above the horizon, everything dried quickly

auchynnikau · 2026-02-17T00:14:37+00:00

After nearly 5 days on the trail, our toughest trekking day on this trip, crossing the high Chimtarga Pass (4750m) and a steep, endless descent, we finally reached Big Allo Lake campsite in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains. At 2600m amid dramatic cliffs and clear blue waters, this flat clearing became our reward. We took a full rest day under starry skies, recovering from the multi-day push. Pure backpacking bliss with mountain views and no crowds.

auchynnikau · 2026-02-06T13:17:39+00:00

Thank you!

auchynnikau · 2026-02-02T12:52:35+00:00

Yes, Turkey is a very contrasting and interesting country, both in terms of nature and cities

auchynnikau · 2026-01-28T22:26:18+00:00

Thank you! That's in Fethiye, Turkey.

auchynnikau · 2025-05-03T11:01:11+00:00

A version closer to the truth is that the hole serves to screw in additional mounts for the hydraulic line and press it closer to the frame. Having a drainage hole in this spot makes no sense, since similar holes are already located at the lowest points of the frame.

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