Ulakhan-Chistay Range
Mountains Remote Sakha mountain range containing high glaciated peaks
Remote mountain range in Russia’s Sakha Republic, sought by experienced mountaineers for long approaches, exposed peaks and wide tundra landscapes in an isolated region.
The Ulakhan-Chistay Range is a mountain group in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) that contains some of the tallest summits of the wider Chersky mountain system, including peaks above 3,000 metres.
The range has been mapped and explored during Russian and Soviet-era geological and geographic surveys; it forms part of the broader orographic structure studied for climate and permafrost research.
The range sits in northeastern Siberia within the Sakha Republic, well inland from the Arctic coast and separated from major urban centres by hundreds of kilometres of roadless or seasonal-terrain country.
- Highest peaks: Contains some of the highest peaks of the Chersky Range, including Mount Pobeda at about 3,003 metres.
What to See #
- Mount Pobeda (Pik Pobeda): Mount Pobeda (Pik Pobeda) is the range's best-known peak, rising to about 3,003 metres and representing the highest point of the Chersky mountain system.
How to Get to Ulakhan-Chistay Range #
Access is usually staged from regional centers in the Sakha Republic (Yakutsk) with long transfers by road, winter tracks, helicopter or river during thaw season. Local expedition outfitters provide the necessary logistics and permits for travel into the range.
Tips for Visiting Ulakhan-Chistay Range #
- This is extremely remote Arctic mountain country - prepare for self-sufficiency and limited services.
- Hire local guides familiar with glacial travel and long-range logistics; distances between settlements are large.
- Plan for polar weather even in summer: wind and sudden temperature drops are common.
Best Time to Visit Ulakhan-Chistay Range #
The best window is the short Arctic summer when access is least hazardous; expect cold even then.
Weather & Climate near Ulakhan-Chistay Range #
Ulakhan-Chistay Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -44°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -36°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -43°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -42°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -43°C. Light rainfall.
