Bogatyr Glacier, Glacier in Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Kazakhstan.
The Bogatyr Glacier extends for 3 kilometers across the Maloalmatinski spur, surrounded by peaks including Amangeldy, Nursultan, and Karlytau mountains.
Glaciologist Dmitriev named this natural formation in 1911 to honor Polish-Russian professor Karl Bogdanovich, who researched earthquakes in the Verney region.
Scientists from the Institute of Geography in Almaty regularly study this glacier to understand climate change effects in mountainous regions of Kazakhstan.
Visitors can reach the glacier through a cable car ride from Medeu to Talgarsky pass at 3200 meters, followed by a 3-4 hour hiking expedition.
The glacier contains the entrance to October Cave, one of Kazakhstan's largest cave systems, which becomes accessible during specific winter months.
GPS coordinates: 43.01472,77.26889
Latest update: June 12, 2025 21:19
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