Shakeout Ride to Elevation Part 2

Shakeout Ride to Elevation Part 2 
August 9, 2023
42° 24' 51.498" 78° 56' 49.77" E up to the pass and then back to Karakol
Start 9:04 AM Finish 5:09 PM
Total Duration 6:31
Moving Time 4:39
Stopped Time 1:52
Ascent 4604' 
Descent 1212'
Race Total 0 Miles

Camping in the cow pasture

Packing up camp

Heading up the pass

Chunky section

First snow patch

Top of the pass

Local boy trying my helmet on for size




Location: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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