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From the Caucasus Mountains to the isolated Siberia
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Dimitri Charriere
5.00
November, 2001
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
The dream of all freeskiers !!!
Stoyan Atanassov
5.00
May, 2027
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
You guys are great. Thank you for incredible moments. I will be back!
Udo Weigelt
5.00
August, 2025
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
See you in May!
Denis Danny
5.00
June, 2020
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
Leave your tasks at home and go to mounts with Heliski Russia. This guys know how to prepare and cook your gourmet vacation!
Matthieu Bataille
5.00
August, 2029
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
Marco is a pro. Seriously amazing experience in Kamchatka.
Gleb Skrypin
5.00
April, 2009
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
True professionals and totally amazing experience providers. Tested on myself. Recommend.
Karel de Mooij
5.00
May, 2026
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
It's not a holiday, it's a true adventure. Breathtaking views, bears, hot springs and amazing descents from volcanoes. Nice people @ heliski also!
Fabrice Le Bigot
5.00
September, 2011
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
It will be a travel not to forget I have to come back. Thank for all.
Kktc Resul Ünal
5.00
September, 2009
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
Kışın kayak yapmayı, donmus nehir üzerinde gezmeyi çok seviyorum. Sizlere tavsiye ederim.
Anne des Alpes
5.00
December, 2012
Kamchatka, Siberia, 7 Day Guided Heliskiing
Inoubliable ! Magique... Exceptionnel
Heidi
5.00
July, 2009
Climbing Mount Elbrus, Caucasus (private)
We loved our experience at Mt Elbrus with our Guide Denis. He was an awesome Guide very knowledgable and skilled. We would use him again. We were greatful for his translation as English was not spoken by many! Mt Elbrus was an amazing place. All lift passes and accommodation excellent. Food was really good. Training days on the mountain was a wonderful experience and my partner made it to the summit with Denis. Sadly I did not but will plan another trip to attempt it myself. I would recommend Denis to anyone wanting to climb Mt Elbrus. Great guy and Guide! Thank you for putting us in touch with him and helping arrange a well organised trip. Very happy customer experience all round!
Jo Hannes
5.00
March, 2012
Ski tour of Mt Elbrus in Russia
Bester Partner in Sachen alpinen Bergsport. Von mir gibt's volle 5 Sterne für euren erstklassigen Service weltweit. Ich freue mich auf die bevorstehenden hike and fly Unternehmungen mit euch
Benjamin Dux
5.00
March, 2015
Ski tour of Mt Elbrus in Russia
Wir hatten heute eine überragende Tour mit Dominik. Es war alles bestens. Menschlich und fachlich super!
Stian Ellingsen Lobben
5.00
April, 2022
12-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition
Anders Bahr ledet oss trygt og profesjonelt gjennom en krevende tur. Anbefales!
Paola Riezler
5.00
November, 2021
8-day ski touring trip in Mamay Valley, Siberia, near Lake Baikal
One of the best ski trips i have ever experienced! I can highly recommend this trip. Aleksandr is a great guide, he clearly knows what he does and he made sure that i have a blast.
Umesh Katdare
5.00
August, 2022
Mount Elbrus Climb
Excellent trip well planned with superb guides Have already recommended to friends who want to climb Elbrus
Matt Dawson
5.00
August, 2023
Mount Elbrus Climb
I climbed with Anton and Maksim; both really great guys. The trip was fully private with just myself climbing. This was a very fast trip beginning in Terskol; not the huts/barrels. Maksim and I climbed up the barrels from Terskol where we met Anton. Anton and I rested about 6 hours until midnight then made a single push to the summit and back down to barrels. The entire round trip was about 23 hours. The weather was cold, snowing/sleet, lots of wind and little to no visibility. We made good time in challenging conditions. Planning and coordination of the trip was smooth and easy. Great job and great company all the way around. Thanks!
There are many reasons for choosing Russia
Skiing in Russia is an amazing experience, especially if you enjoy exploring wild destinations on skis but also sharing stories with local people, tasting traditional food and staying in remote villages. From ski mountaineering in Elbrus to heliskiing in the unspoilt powder of Siberia, you have plenty of options.
Good to know:
Country Code:
+7
Language:
Russian
Currency:
Russian ruble (RUB)
Best time to visit:
Summer (from June to August) is the best time to travel, since days are longer and temperatures pleasant. May and September are also good times for sightseeing or hiking in Russia. The ski season runs from November to March
What’s the weather like?
Most of the country has long and harsh winters, with very low temperatures. Siberia has registered the coldest temperatures in the world. Summers are short, as well as spring and fall. From May to July, St Petersburg experiences a unique phenomenon known as ‘white nights’: daylight extends for almost 24hs
Getting there
Most international airlines fly to Moscow and St. Petersburg. By train, you can reach Russia from many European cities like Berlin, Paris, Helsinki, Prague, Budapest and Warsaw, among others. Bus is a cheaper option, but it takes longer than the train. Keep in mind that (except for some countries) you may need to apply to a Russian Visa before your trip
More info about Russia:
Russia (officially called Russian Federation) is the largest country in the world, stretching over Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. St Petersburg and Moscow are the most visited cities of a country famous for so many things, from Orthodox churches to literature, vodka and ballet. Once the epicenter of the Russian Revolution and part of the Soviet Union, Russia has a strong revolutionary history, which can be traced on the country’s imposing modernist buildings, historical museums and iconic landmarks like the Moscow Red Square. The extensive Russian territory ranges from the mountainous and culturally-rich Caucasus region, to the remote and extremely cold Siberia. Looking for off-the-beaten-track adventures? Russia is the place to visit!
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