Shoria Mountains. Skiing tour across Siberian Taiga forest

Siberian expeditions, Winter ski trp in wild Siberia


Winter travel in the legendary Siberian mountain taiga location — Podnebesnye Peaks (Shoria mountains). There are majestic silver firs decorated with soft snow heaps, the clearest mountain air and evening get-together in forest huts with strong tea at the warm stove.

You travel to:

		Visit the Siberian taiga — the largest and most beautiful forest in the world

		See «the winter tale» with our own eyes: fanciful snow heaps on trees and circle of stars around the full Moon

		Dive into snow after a red-hot taiga steam bath

		Return home feeling rested and happy


Brief overview:



	• The organization fee covers: the work of tour-leaders, accommodation in hotel and all taiga lodge (huts), renting forest skis, all transfers, snowmobile support, rescue service support, satellite connection Iridium, travel meals, insurance.

	• The starting and finish point: city of Novokuzneck, Russia

	• Time for the tour: from early December to March (wintertime in Russia)

	• Duration: 9 days

	• Number of participants: 2-8 pax (no more)

	• Price per person: about 700-1100$ (for more details email us)


	Category: active recreation, skiing.

	Difficulty: no more than 9-18 km of skiing a day, all nights spent in warm taiga huts. Physical training is obligatory.

	Impressions: skiing across a fabulous winter forest, full moon in the mountains, unity with the nature, a real Siberian steam bath, and clear freezing air.

Winter Ski trip in wild Siberia

We’ve chosen Podnebesnye Peaks of all vast Siberian taiga for very serious reasons.

First, they represent the genuine beauty of winter Siberia, which can be seen only here. Other locations either have less dense and rich taiga, or almost no mountains, or which is the most important no infrastructure.

Second, and most interesting, touristic lodges in Podnebesnye Peaks let us make winter journeys comfortable and safe: without winter sleeping bags, tents and portable stoves. We take only food and necessary things. We spend nights only in taiga huts (lodges), being warm and comfortable. We don’t have to think about a heavy backpack, and can enjoy the beauty of winter and the thrill of skiing.

The team of Siberian Expeditions


		Konstantin, guide

		A professional guide with many years of experience hiking in winter Siberia.

		Rodion, technical support of the journey

		Has 8 -years experience in organizing expeditions. A member of Russian Geographical Society.


Why you should choose our company for a journey to Siberian taiga:

	Everything will be safe. We were there many times, we know all features and details: from choosing equipment to reverses of the weather.	A unique Siberian atmosphere. We know Siberia, we can be called professional Siberians. We will tell you many interesting true stories and legends, give a treat of the real Siberian tea, which you wouldn’t taste anywhere else.

	You will meet a new love. No mistake here. It is impossible not to fell in love with the winter taiga with its unmatched images and clear frozen air. And we will do everything to make your «date with Siberia» most romantic.	You are not a customer, you are a part of the team. We will explore and change the world together. As a rule, the expedition is just the beginning — we can work together on the received materials or carry out further joint projects.


1	Darya	1

I’ve been always fascinated by people with their eyes burning,
who know their profession, develop it and captivate with their
views. Slava and Rodion, thank you for introducing taiga to me.
I’m deep in love, and hope it’s mutual.

Skiing in Siberian taiga, 2014


1	Eugeny	1

Vyacheslav and Rodion, thank you for an unforgettable journey.
Such events stay in memory for the whole life. I would like to
express my heartful thanks for things you do. It was truly cool.

Skiing in Siberian taiga, 2014

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previous journeys:

Time for the tour: from early December to March (wintertime in Russia)

Day 1. From Moscow to Novokuzneck. Rest and acclimatization

Early in the morning we meet you at the Novokuznetsk airport. The flight is difficult, so you need to rest for a few hours at the hotel and sleep. Then we can arrange an excursion around the city. Novokuznetsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia (founded in 1618). There are ancient churches,
historical museums and a fortress. At present the city is one of the industrial centers of Russia.

Day 2. From Amzas village to Ruban lodge

Early in the morning we arrive to Amzas village, the touristic outpost in Podnebesnye Peaks (Shoria mountains). Breakfast in cafe, group check-in service saving. Then we ski through the village and then ascend along the mountain river to Ruban lodge. Today we admire the amazing views Podnebesny Peaks. Depending on the physical preparation of the group and the desire we can visit Amzasskoy cave, look at the ice crystals and the underground lake. In the evening we have a real taiga steam bath.
By train 150 km, 11 km along ski-track, 3-4 hours’ trek.

Day 3. Climbing to the Podnebesny peak mountain

We get up early in the morning, after breakfast we go to the ridge Tiger-Teesh, a mountain Podnebesny Peak (1600 m). We go skiing, if there are a lot of snow and we go on foot, if a lot of snow and there is a trail. Once we leave the taiga zone behind, we come to a completely different world — a world of bizarre snow patterns, bonsai cedar and beautiful mountain viewes far around. Down the lodge, rest. They who want to rest may stay in the lodge.
about 3 km along ski-track, 3-4 hours’ trek.

Day 4. Towards Diyakon lodge

We get down early in the morning from the pass to the valley of the Maly Kazyr river to Kupriyanovsky Polyna lodge, a snack. In the afternoon, go for a walk up the valley of the Maly Kazyr, admire the views of the Podnebesny Peaks. Today, almost a full moon, all around appears to us in a mystical light. They who want to rest may stay in the lodge after dinner. In the evening we have a real taiga steam bath.
about 14 km along ski-track, 5-6 hours trek.

Siberian taiga, Shoria mountains, Russia

Day 6. Mazai, the most distant hut in the taiga

We get up early in the morning, after breakfast we go to Glukhariny lodghe. Depending on snow conditions, we have two ways: through the pass — a short, but steep and round — long, but almost flat. In the evening we have a real taiga steam bath.
about 13 km. 4-5 hours’ trek.

Day 7. Dark coniferous taiga around the Glukhariny lodge

Today we explore the neighborhood of the Glukhariny lodge.We walk towards the pass Marukha along the ice-free river Chistaiga. Then we will walk through the virgin snow among the gigantic Siberian cedars (trees in three girth), We will look ice-free taiga Glukhariny Falls. They who want to rest may stay in the lodge. In the evening, we celebrate the New Year!
about 8 km. 3-5 hours’ trek.

Day 8. To Amzas village. Return to civilization

We go to Amzas village and stay in cafe. There we have rest, sing hiking songs and share our impressions. The evening train takes us from Podnebesnye Peaks region to Mezhdurechensk and then drive to Novokuzneck. Arrival at night, hotel accommodation.
By train 150 km, 9 km, 3-4 hours’ trek.

Day 9. Flight to Moscow

Early morning transfer to the airport. The flight duration is 4 hours to Moscow. Also early in the morning you are in Moscow Domodedovo airoport.

P.S. You can order an individual expedition to the Siberian taiga, with regards to your personal itinerary. Write to us about it, we are pleased to create for you an unforgettable journey!

Where and when:

• The starting and finish point: city of Novokuzneck, Russia

• Time for the tour: from early December to March (wintertime in Russia)

• Duration: 9 days

• Number of participants: 2-8 pax (no more)

• Price per person: about
700-1100$ (for more details email us)

Do I have to take my own pair of skis?

No, it is not necessary. We will give you specially prepared kamus skis for winter tours. They are much easier to use, than running ski or mountain skis. You’ll master them in a couple of hours if have minimal physical training.

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	Ministry of Emergency in the Kemerovo region

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The organization fee includes:

• the work of tour-leaders;
• accommodation in hotel and all taiga lodge;
• renting forest skis;
• all transfers;
• snowmobile support;
• rescue service support;
• satellite connection Iridium;
• travel meals;
• insurance.

The organization fee does not include:

• Flight (rail transportation) to Novkuzneck (Russia)
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Safety is guaranteed:

• The group is accompanied by a certified tourism instructor;
• The group is registered in the Ministry of Emergency in the Kemerovo region;
• The group has a satellite mobile phone Iridium working even in the most remote taiga locations.

Wishes to participants:

Minimal physical training is required. Ability to ski is obligatory. Train a bit before the trip, everyone can learn to ski properly in a couple of hours, but you should do it before going to the expedition.

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