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Guided climb of Dombai Ulgen, normal route

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Dombai Ulgen climbing tour

Climbing Mount Dombai Ulgen (4040 m) through the normal route, in the Western Caucasus, together with Ivan, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide.

Not specified

Caucasus

7 Days

Aug, Sep


Description

Join me for this amazing ascent of Mount Dombai Ulgen, the highest mountain of the Western Caucasus in Russia. The mountain is 4040 meters high and represents a famous icon of the Russian’s mountaineering history.  

I’m a local certified mountain guide and propose you to go up there together ! You’ll find here my 10-program which could vary based on the weather conditions.

Day 1 

We will meet in Cherkessk and drive to Dombai Village (125km, 2,5h). We will stay for the night in a hotel.

Day 2

We will be training and climbing on some rocks in the village of Teberda. We will organize and check the equipment & food for the ascent. We will be staying for the night in Dombai.

Day 3

We will be walking from the village of Dombai to the camp at Fisher saddle at 3600 meters high. The night will be spent in a tent.

Day 4 – Dombain Ulgen summit attend 

We will try going up till the summit of Dombai Ulgen taking the normal route and return back to our camp where we will sleep in a tent.

Day 5 

This 5th day will be used as a reserve day in case of bad weather the day before.

Day 6

We will hike down from our camp to Dombai. The night will be spent in the hotel.

Day 7 

We will go back to Cherkessk and return home.

The price for the 7-day trip is 965€ per person if you are a group of 2. Please contact me if you are alone or more than 2. This price includes the following items :

  • Lodging in Dombai hotel according to the programs (3 nights in twin room with breakfast);

  • Full board during climbing ascent (4 days);

  • 4 transfers in the Caucasus region according to the programs (Cherkessk – Dombai and back, Dombai-Teberda-Dombai);

  • Mountain guided assistance;

  • Group equipment (tent, roupes and etc.)

  • Necessary permits and registration;

  • Administrative fees in Karachaevo-Cherkessia Republic.

Please get in touch with me if you are interested about this mountaineering adventure or any other in Russia. I will be glad to you there and allow you to enjoy a great time in the Caucasus. 

I work together with a group of guides, so if I’m not available, one of my colleagues will guide you.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees


About the guide

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Ivan

4.80

(26)

Mountain Guide

I'm an IFMGA-certified guide and have been guiding for the past 15 years.

I got the chance to do beautiful ascents like the Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Mont Cook, McKinley, 7000m Peaks in ex-USSR, technical climbing In the Caucasus, new climbing routes in the USA, ski-touring in Alps, Russia etc.

I'm an expert in the Elbrus region. I know every corner of it and will be happy to guide you to the summit, at 5.642m high, skiing or walking.
Please get in touch with me and let's leave together for a wonderful adventure in the incredible Caucasus mountain range!

I work together with a group of guides, so if I'm not available, one of my colleagues will guide you!

My favorite saying: "We will either find a way, or make one".

Languages

Russian | English

Certificates

KMGA | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Ivan

Maximilian

5.00

This was my second trip together with Ivan Moshnikov. It's safe to say that everbody in our group absolutely loved it. We had a great time in Russia and it was an absolut blast. Even though we were not able to experience "true Mamay snorking powder" we still skied perfect snow for 7 days in a row. I threw my mobile in a corner in the first day and did not pick it up until 8 wonderfull days filled with skiing, amazing food, going to sauna and enyoing wonderfull company. However, if you a looking for a super lonely place, Mamay is probably not the right choice. The valley gets visited frequently by locals and other tourists. Still, there is enough place for everybody I think. 10/10 I will definitly come again. Many thanks to Yulia, Roma and Stepan!

Arkadijs

3.00

No info from travel agent essential information about imigration cards, That mens no info that taht cards important ( No Info dont loose them). About transfer from airport was very good. Food excelent. No additional guide for ascenting Elbruss. I had different habit for ascenting. The Guide doesnt like. TIn the Summit ascenting he said that i should keep same style climbing as them. And put all responsibility on me if i wpould refuse contnues ascent to summit. So i this result bad sleep. And did not feel well to make summit ascent. I refuses to go. So that day i am ski touring myself due to arriving Caucasus. Rest was ok. Please return 250 euros . So incomplete mission

James

5.00

We went to Mt Elbrus ski touring in May and did not summit due to bad weather. If you want to be sure to summit I would suggest you book about 8 days as it takes at least 4 days to get altitude acclimatised to the point you can make an attempt ) and it seems the bad weather systems last about 3 days.... groups submitted the two days prior to us but no one summited for the next three due to 80 kmh winds. In regard to CetNeva, I had some trouble with communications and replies (partly caused at my end) but once that was sorted things went well. Lisa runs the admin side and is good. We did not have Ivan as a guide we had Roman - but Roman was over qualified for us but patient and pleasant despite our lack of skills and never being ready on time.

3.00

The guide was actually not Ivan Mishnikov but Denis who was a Junior guide with CetNeva. Overall the guide company is really good. Cook and the barrels where I stayed were excellent. Lisa, manager of CetNeva, were attentive and always present to help out. Guide was excellent in skills, just a little shy. Would recommend 100%. Thanks!

5.00

I had the pleasure of having Ivan as a guide on Elbrus this year and he is first class. I would highly recommend using him on any mountain


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