Climbing Mount Ushba (4690m) in the Caucasus Mountains, 11 days

The trip could be better if he/explore-share has earlier pre-trip communication on accommodation as we could bring suitable gears for camping. Due to bad weather, we changed our route. Next time, I prefer to climb Mt Kazbek during the season so that we could carry less and use the accommodation of mountain hut and meal. It is achievable. Ivan, the guide is good and very approachable, decisive in solving problems and liberal with our opinions. We felt safe and cared for at all time. And he is also so good to get the sightseeing trips organised for our subsequent days left. A responsible, friendly and very sensible guide. Would recommend him to our friends.

Trip was amazing! We walked 43 kms and climbed approx 18,500 feet ascent and descent within 36 hours with perfect weather (Sea level to Teide Summit and down half way). Amazing scenery - other worldly. Ivan arranged the flat (which was very comfortable) and the permits. The actual guide was reknowned spanish climber Oscar Cadiach - who was super friendly, cool and experienced with fantastic stories to tell. Our third guided trip with Explore.com and this was the best over all. Teide climb from sea level - definitely worth it !!

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

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

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!