Climbing in Crimea vkontakte. Mountaineering in the Crimea. The wall behind the stop "Cape Sarych"

About the lesson

Departure to the rocks of the Crimea for climbers who already have experience and are ready to make several ascents from 2 to 4 grade. in one trip. If you climb quite confidently with the lower belay 5C-6A, know how to reliably belay your partner from the lower one and want to climb a lot (a lot), this exit is for you. An excellent opportunity to properly prepare for a trip to the big mountains.

Departure plan

First, we will warm up and repeat the climbing techniques on rock lessons, and then we will pay all our attention to work on routes and multi-pitch. We focus on the program below, but the instructor will adjust the lesson plan depending on the level of training of the participants.

Indicative departure plan

Day 1 - Arrival in Simeiz, resettlement, acquaintance with the area, introductory lesson, rock climbing with upper and lower belay.
Day 2 - Climbing with upper and lower belay. Working on the railing. Installation of belay points. Stations at their points. Working in bundles.
Day 3 - Working in bundles on the multi-pitch route. Using "reverse" in the autoblock. Descent along a double rope with pulling. Interaction of ligaments.
Day 4-7 - Ascents 2B-4A (difficulty and number of ascents according to the group's readiness level).
Day 8 - Departure.

Debriefing and bug fixing every evening.

Insurance

All participants need to take out insurance for all days of departure! Regular travel or travel insurance, and insurance just for outdoor activities not fits. You need insurance that includes mountaineering / climbing activities. You can get insurance on the website of any company you like. Suitable options are, for example, Reso and Concord:

• RESO. When registering travel insurance, you must select the "Additional coverage" option and check the "Sport - IV" item, which includes mountaineering and rock climbing.
• Agreement . When taking out insurance for travel in Russia in the form of recreation, select the item "Sports", which includes all types of sports events.

The total cost of insurance will depend on your personal data (for example, age) and the package you choose.

Organizational matters

Number of participants... The trip will take place in a group of up to 5-6 participants under the guidance of one instructor.

Accommodation and meals... In Crimea, there are many accommodation options for different levels of comfort and for different budgets: in a hotel or hostel, in the private sector, camping or in tents. The same is with food: you can eat in cafes and canteens, you can cook your own food in the kitchen of a rented house, or you can cook it on a fire if you live in tents. Usually we all stay together, in a large house with rooms with amenities and a beautiful view of the sea and rocks, we will select the final version for our departure taking into account the wishes of the participants. You can live separately and organize your own meals or live with the whole group, if you wish.

Organization... After you sign up to participate in the field trip, the field curator / instructor will call you back or write to you, he will be in touch with you all the time, and you will be able to ask him all your questions.

Necessary equipment

We will provide all the necessary public rock equipment (ropes, loops, guy wires, camalots and bookmarks and other rock equipment). In addition, each participant needs to have personal certified mountaineering equipment:

• Helmet
• Safety system
• Dynamic self-belay, 2 mustache
• Zhumar
• Carabiners HMS - 7 pcs. any, for example, like this
• Repscord 7 mm * 10 m
• Rock shoes
• Magnesia bag
• Sneakers with protectors or light mountain boots
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Headlamp with a set of batteries
• Backpack 30-40 l
• Be sure to bring your personal first aid kit with the medicines you need, as well as dressings and pain relievers, do not neglect sunscreen and hygienic lip balm.

• Thermal underwear set (top + bottom)
• Fleece or "Polarka"
• Fleece or other warm pants
• Light jacket or vest with down or synthetic insulation
• Storm jacket and storm pants (preferably with a membrane such as Gore-Tex)
• Trekking socks (minimum 3 pairs)
• Hat or buff
• Trekking boots
• Sneakers
• Sandals or crocs
• As well as your everyday clothes (jeans, T-shirts, etc.)

If you do not have the necessary equipment, you can rent it or buy it in AlpIndustria with a 20% discount, all participants of the trip will receive promotional codes.

Please, when sending an application for participation in the field trip (via the Sign up button), indicate whether you would like to join our Mountain Club in the future. Membership in the Mountain Club gives you a FAR membership, access to FAR privileges, a club discount on purchases in the AlpIndustria and access to additional closed training and materials.

Today in the Crimea there are tours for beginners and pros in climbing. This word came into our language and firmly established itself in it: climbing in translation from English - rock climbing. But since our domestic athletes often perform on the international rock climbing scene, they are used to using international terms. The same athletes organize climbing tours in the conditions of the Crimea. The price includes full support, equipment, instructions. Under the guidance of such guides, the first steps on the rocks are not at all scary!

What rocks are the most popular in Crimea? Almost all, because the fantasy of an extreme knows no bounds! But there are also official routes approved by the local Ministry of Tourism. A striking example is Via Ferrata, which is near Simferopol. This is a great place to train beginners and adjust the skills of those who no longer consider themselves a beginner.

What do you need to know when booking climbing tours?

It is known that mountains, like rocks, do not like weaklings. So make sure you really want to get some climbing skills. And also find yourself an experienced guide - in our catalog all tours are exclusively from professionals in their field!

What level of skill and fitness do you need to climb? For rock climbing, it is not necessary to have special physical data and skills at the initial stage. It may sound strange, but it is. For climbing rocks, it is more important to know and be able to use techniques. Often on the rocks you can see how a fragile girl who cannot pull herself up once will climb where a guy who pulls up ten times cannot climb even a meter. There is only one reason, the girl has knowledge of technology, but the guy does not. Because the main thing on the rocks is the ability to use the legs, not the hands. Therefore, rock climbing is available to everyone from children to old people. But in any case, good physical training will always help you climb. What should be the psychological preparation? Psychologically, you need to be prepared for the height, i.e. do not be afraid to climb to a height of 15 meters above the ground. At first, it may be a little constraining, but gradually everyone gets used to and adapts. The feeling of height can get in the way and constrain when climbing and you need to be prepared for this. What is most important for climbing? For 100% success, you need: knowledge of climbing techniques, physical fitness, good weather and your desire. What is the best time to climb the rocks? People go to Crimea at any time of the year, but the most comfortable for climbing and hiking are spring and autumn. It is cold in Crimea in winter and too hot in summer. How many members do you usually have in a group? On average, the groups consist of 4 people. The maximum number of participants is up to 9 people. Where is the best place to get insurance? Although rock climbing is considered the safest type of outdoor activity (even a hike is more dangerous), it is necessary to take out insurance for the period of the trip, it is better to take out insurance at the place of residence. Usually, it is inexpensive (around 1200 rubles). When registering, be sure to consider: specify who the assistance company is (a service company that deals with all organizational issues on the spot) of the insurance company where you take out insurance. We do not recommend registering if the assistant is - GLOBAL VOYAGER; when filling out the policy, in the field "activity" (or "sports"), please indicate - mountaineering or rock climbing; the insurance policy must ensure the transportation of the injured person (be sure to check this when applying for the policy); insurance companies (Russia) that have good reviews of mountain climbers and experience in insurance of climbers: RESO, Surgutneftegaz, Uralsib, Sogaz, Sogaz, Yugoria Where will they meet us? How do we get to the rocks? We meet all participants at the railway station in Simferopol. Then we go by minibus to the rocks. There are many areas where you can climb in Crimea, so we go either to Sudak or Krasnokamenka, depending on the wishes of the participants. The road to Sudak takes about 3 hours, to Krasnokamenka about 2.5 hours. You must arrive at the railway station before 18-00. If your train arrives later, please let us know so that we can solve this issue individually. Is there a place to store things? There is a place for storing things. You can leave "city" things and so on there. We recommend not to take suitcases with you, you can fit everything into a backpack. If necessary, it is better to take a large bag. Where will we live? Accommodation is provided in the guesthouse. There is a shower and all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Can I use a credit card or do I have to have cash? You must definitely have cash. There are ATMs, but sometimes there are situations when it takes about an hour to get to the nearest ATM. How much money do you need to have with you just in case? We recommend having a reserve of money for unforeseen situations of at least 3000 rubles. How many kilograms will the backpack I carry? A backpack is needed only for carrying equipment and having a snack with water, so we will not go around with it a lot. On average, the weight of a backpack will be about 6 kg. How should I dress? You need to focus on a temperature of about +15 degrees. Clothing should be comfortable and free of movement while climbing. For rocks, we recommend having clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Also consider rainwear - a jacket and a cape for your backpack. You can write to us if you have any questions about the choice of clothing or equipment, we will help and advise you. What equipment do I need to have? In the list above, there is a list of the required equipment and clothing. If you only want to use your own equipment, we can give you recommendations on how to choose it. We will send a detailed list of clothes and equipment before the trip. The most important piece of equipment is climbing shoes. Climbing the rocks without them is inconvenient and difficult to learn climbing technique. How are we going to eat? Meals are included in the price of the program. After the meeting of all the participants, we purchase food for the entire period of the program. If necessary, you can always buy food in local stores. There is no cooking required during the tour. How is the departure planned? Departure of participants to the station takes place on the date set in the tour (for example, dates 01. 05 - 04.05, this means that we will meet you at the railway station on 01.05, and the departure from the mountains will take place on 04.05). The time is most often agreed with all participants, usually focusing on the participant who has the earliest train or plane departure time.

Climbing in Crimea and mountaineering is a great chance to diversify your leisure time with extreme entertainment. Arriving here on vacation, you should not be limited to the monotonous pastime on the beaches, albeit beautiful ones. Nature has created unique conditions for active pastime on the peninsula. For experienced climbers and mountaineers, beginners are paradise here. Prices for instructor services in 2020 will be presented at the bottom of the article, where you can choose a suitable vacation and book it.

Rock climbing in Crimea: where to practice

Climbing in Crimea is possible almost everywhere - a ridge runs along the peninsula, and steep rocky areas are found on the coast every now and then. There are specialized centers where it is easy to rent equipment or learn the basics of a difficult art at any of the popular resorts.

Among the many natural recreations for rock climbing that nature has endowed Crimea, the most popular are:

• ... Amazing place just a few kilometers away. The air here is crystal clear, and the nature is pristine. Routes of five levels of difficulty are designed for both beginners and professionals.
• Salachik gorge. Found in the vicinity, it is replete with both gentle rocky sections, where amateurs train, and almost vertical stone walls, where experienced athletes polish their skills.
• Canyon. The massif here is cut by many gorges, where tourists are invited to test themselves on hiking trails of various peculiarities.
• Central Crimea opens up stunning prospects. The estuary, Demerdzhi massif, Zmeinaya gully, Sentry cliff, Kizil-Koba are considered ideal for this type of active recreation.
• The most difficult areas are famous for the mountains, Sokol, rocks Krasny Kamen, Alupkinskaya, Krestovaya. The famous cliff is conquered only by the best connoisseurs with a refined technique.

The cost of climbing tours in Crimea depends on their duration, complexity, individual or group nature and can vary from 400 to 9000 rubles per hour.

Crimea: the best places for mountaineering

Crimea is considered to be practically a wonderful place for training beginners and preparing for difficult ascents of professionals. The Crimean mountain peaks are not distinguished by their impressive height, but they attract with an abundance of routes of various categories of difficulty, passing which, you can learn the basics of conquering peaks or hone your skills.

Tourists who are going to go mountaineering in Crimea for the first time will have plenty to choose from.
In several corners of Taurida there are hills suitable for this:

• Simeiz. Limestone (254.4 m) with steep spurs from the sea.
• Laspi. (664 m), towering over a picturesque bay.
• Alushta. Angar-Burun (1453 m) with a southern slope suitable for mountaineering.
• Foros. Warch-Kaya (688 m). Here is also the famous one with super-difficult segments.

Yes, these are just a few places where you can go mountaineering in Crimea. In specialized centers, you will be offered many more interesting options. One of the most popular schools for teaching mountaineering and rock climbing is "AlpIndustria" in. The cost of the initial course here is 9400 rubles. Some tour operators offer individual climbing to specific peaks. The passage can last from 2 to 7 hours and cost from 3500 to 12500 r.

Climbing in Crimea especially attracts with its democracy, because healthy men, women, children, people of venerable age can do it with pleasure. It is carried out with insurance, classes are conducted under the guidance of an experienced instructor, will acquaint you with the basics of technology, teach you how to handle equipment. A few tips from experienced conquerors will not be superfluous:

Contraindications to climbing are diseases of the musculoskeletal system and joints, bronchial asthma, high blood pressure, altitude fear. People in drug or alcohol intoxication are also not allowed.

As for mountaineering, you need to remember that mountains do not tolerate vanity and require great respect. Therefore, it is initially necessary to complete a preparatory course of 3-4 days. During this time, you will have to learn the basics of rock climbing and rappelling, learn how to handle equipment, and study safety requirements. Test climbs with different types of belay will help you learn to trust the instructor, rope, harness, carabiners. The advice for future mountain climbers is similar to what we gave to climbers.

Quite often it happens that after a few lessons of rock climbing or mountaineering, a person realizes that he will no longer be able to live without these sensations. But even if you do not become a professional, the impressions received from the conquest of the mountainous Crimea will be remembered for a very long time. Don't even hesitate! In the meantime, watch the video about the conquest of the Foros edge, enjoy watching!

Of course, real mountaineering, the purpose of which is to conquer inaccessible, icy and snow-covered peaks, cannot exist in Crimea. And there are no unapproachable peaks here, and the climate does not contribute to eternal ice and significant snow cover. But Crimea is ideally suited for rock climbing. Every tourist has a chance to overcome the harsh and, at first glance, absolutely inaccessible rocks, whether he is an amateur in this matter or a professional. There are more than enough opportunities for learning this difficult task and for improving it.

The most suitable time for the development of the Crimean rocks is from April to mid-June and from September to the first half of November. Popular climbing routes run along the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains. On the southern coast of Crimea, a spur of this ridge, starting from Cape Aya, descends steeply to the sea. There are many steep cliffs, an extreme walk to the top of which is extremely tempting for many climbers.

Especially popular among those who like to climb the steep stone walls are the Paragelmen, Krestovaya, Krasny Kamen, Alupka, Kastropol and Foros walls. Near Yalta, there is a cliff of Mount Stavri-Kaya, known among rock climbers all over the world, accessible only to professional climbers. The height of this grandiose, seemingly irresistible rock is almost ninety meters. Climbing to the very top of such a giant is not at all easy. This process requires remarkable skill and constant training. The rocky mountain of Marcheka rises near Sevastopol, which is also not easy to conquer. But not far from Simferopol there are Petrovsky rocks, the peaks of which can also try to subjugate those who have recently joined this difficult business.

There is a universal rocky area on the southern coast of Crimea designed for both professionals and amateurs - a climbing wall near Yalta, Nikitskaya cleft. Equipped with a climbing wall according to the highest international standards. World famous athletes often come here.

Many climbers rush to one of the most inaccessible climbing objects in Crimea - Mount Sokol, located not far from Sudak. The routes on this mountain are good because the sun heats them in full force only in the afternoon, and excessive heat does not interfere with the ascent for a long time. But in the rain, trying to overcome rocky routes is very dangerous: the water can wash away stones, thus causing a rock fall. The plateau at the top of the mountain is extremely picturesque, and a walk along it after the ascent is a great pleasure.

Several routes of medium difficulty pass along the Kastropol wall, located between the Marcheka and Merdven-Kaya mountains, and along the western and central walls of the Ai-Petri massif, along the Angarsk wall of Chatyr-Dag. During the season, these areas are besieged by climbers who come here both alone and in whole groups.

In Central Crimea, fans of mountaineering and recreation in the mountains are attracted by the gorges of the Kizil-Koba mountain range, the rocks located in the Zmeinaya gully tract, the rocks of the Demerdzhi and Syuyuryu-Kaya mountains, the Storozhevoy cliff located opposite Syuyuryu-Kaya at the mouth of the Grand Canyon. Climbing the overhanging wall of this cliff takes about five hours.

An excellent range for climbers was created in the Bakhchisarai gorge Salachik. The polygon has about one hundred and twenty routes, designed for athletes of any level. Included in these routes are relatively safe, almost gentle stone formations for beginners, and overhanging cliffs with almost smooth walls, accessible only to craftsmen.

Every year in Crimea, mainly on its southern coast, sports climbing competitions are held. Thousands of fans of this sport, who come here from both the CIS countries and from far abroad, take part in them. An incredible number of spectators, who are accommodated both in camp sites and in tent cities, also gather for these extreme competitions. They are attracted to this area by the thirst for unusual spectacles, and the desire to experience an extraordinary emotional uplift.

In total, there are several dozen climbing walls of varying difficulty in Crimea. Rock climbing is becoming more and more popular, conquering both the hearts and minds of its fans. There are always restless people who are ready to give up the benefits of civilization at least for a while and go to the mountains to test themselves and get to know the unexplored corners of nature. Their name is tourists. Any hike, one way or another, is associated with some risk. Sports tourism involves risk, but any trip, in one way or another, is associated with some risk. Rock climbing is not for the faint of heart. This activity is for those who have a strong body, unbending will and tremendous composure. In short, rock climbing is the sport of leaders. Those who, having overcome once fear and uncertainty, will never allow their triumph over themselves.