Anatoly Shlekht (Tomsk)

1958 - 14.05.1996

Stone on the grave

Makalu, normal route. He fell on the icy slope. Buried on the height 7700m.

Anatoly and his wife. Nepal, before the Makalu ascent in May of 1996.

His body was found near the intermediate base camp. He tried to go up to the top alone. It was possible for him. He was famous by his exellent ice skills, (he was multiply champion of ice-class competitions) so nobody was supposed he could lost. Team members found his photo camera - the last his shot - himself and background is two greatest mounts - Everest and Lhodtse.

Himself

The photo of himself made by Anatoly at the attempt of ascent up to Makalu. The background - Everest and Lhotse.

Friends say: "Unfortunatelly, this is not the top."