The
remote peninsula of Kamchatka boasts some of the most beautiful
and dramatic volcanic landscapes on the planet.
Background
Kamchatka is without exaggeration one of the most spectacular
regions in the world. A land of volcanoes, fire and ice, active
boiling springs, geysers, waterfalls and volcanic sculptures displaying
a multitude of colours that took millions of years to create.
There are over 400 glaciers and 189 volcanoes in this region,
29 of which are still active. The region is such a geological
phenomena it has created its own unique flora and fauna. The beauty
of Kamchatka will capture you forever. A number of the regions
visited are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
So where is Kamchatka? Its shores are on the
Pacific and it’s in one of the remotest places in
the world! You will find it at the far Eastern
tip of Russia beyond Siberia. Still interested?
Look for a small peninsular jutting down
towards Japan.
The peninsula has two active volcanic
mountain ranges extending from northwest
to southeast divided by a wide flat area of
tundra.
Photo: Alex Climb
The area is quite remote with practically
no infrastructure. We will aim to climb four of the most interesting
volcanic peaks in Kamchatka; Krestovsky volcano (3903m), Stone
volcano (4580m) Ovalnaya Zimina (3080m) and the highest Kluchevskaya
Sopka (4821m) a perfect classical cone. Combine these ascents
with a visit to the Valley of Geysers, bathing in the Semyachik
hot springs and the opportunity to see a diverse collection of
flora and fauna plus more than half of the world’s Steller’s
Sea Eagles as well as the largest population of Brown Bears.
Level
of support
The expedition will be led by a British leader who will be accompanied
by our excellent English speaking local mountain guide and his
team who will assist us with local transport and translation.
For the days we are not camping we will stay in reputable local
hotels.
Local porters can usually be found so there should be no need
for you to carry heavy loads, just your sleeping bag and spare
clothing when we go to the high camps.
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| Outline
Itinerary |
|
| Day
1 |
Fly
to Moscow |
| Day
2 |
Fly
to Petropavlovsk |
| Day
3-14 |
Climbing
period |
| Day
15-6 |
Valley
of Geysers |
| Day
17 |
Petropavlovsk
city tour and shopping |
| Day
18 |
Return
toMoscow |
| Day
19 |
Return International Flight |
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