Харнаурды-Кеу, Mountain summit in Polar Urals, Russia
Kharnaurdy-Keu is a mountain in the Polar Urals with a plateau-shaped peak that reaches approximately 1,246 meters (4,088 feet) in elevation. The peak sits near Lake Bolshoye Khadatayoganlor in the Yamalo-Nenets region and is surrounded by valleys and river systems.
The mountain was thoroughly documented during geographical surveys in the 1960s and appeared in Russian mapping publications from 1968. This systematic recording brought the area into scientific knowledge for the first time.
The name comes from an indigenous language and refers to a story about a young reindeer that fell on the slopes. This reflects how closely local people have always connected with the mountain and the animals that share this landscape.
The best time to climb is during the short summer months when snow has melted and routes are passable. Visitors should bring sturdy equipment and have experience with alpine terrain, as conditions are rugged and weather can change quickly.
The northern slope holds a glacier that is the largest ice formation across the entire Polar Urals. This frozen mass remains visible even in warmer months and dramatically shapes the character of the northern face.
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