The decision to create the facility was made in response to the growing popularity of mass tourism and trekking in the region. As Eduard Kubatov, Chairman of the State Agency for Tourism Development and Head of the Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, told 24.kg, the process of determining the construction site will begin shortly.

24-hour duty and service composition

The project involves implementing a shift-based work system to ensure a 24-hour response to any emergencies in the park. According to Eduard Kubatov, at least one department consisting of eight specialists should function at the center.

Rescue department composition

8rescuers in the department
4people on operations
4people on duty

While the process of determining the location is underway, previous options included placing the center at the Racetek hut or in the area of the Great Ala-Archa Glacier, but the issue of land access remains relevant.

Context

The need to strengthen security in the park is being discussed against the backdrop of recent incidents. For instance, on November 7, 14-year-old Amir Kunakunov went missing during a descent near Peak Elektra in Ala-Archa National Park, after which the teenager managed to contact the 112 service on his own.