So, all the preliminary preparation is over, and we begin our hike.
Team:
Maxim Chertkov,
Roman Kirichenko,
Ruslan Sevryukov,
Alexander Tarasov,
Ilya Dubrovsky
and I as the instructor of the group.
Loading into the train Taganrog – Rostov.
We go to the Rostov-Glavny railway station and load on the train. Lay out the doshiki, and take out the uno (well, what else to do?). Arrival at 4 am in Belorechensk.
We arrived in Belorechensk, and now we go on foot to the Belorechensk Hotel. Only 4 km.
For a couple of minutes we couldn't understand why the door was closed. It turned out to be necessary to pull it straight. The hotel costs 400 rubles / night for two. Everyone was not allowed to move into one room, as we planned. But so even better, everyone was able to sleep a little before the road.
The room offers a gorgeous view.
Before going to bed, I decided to step away from the plan and call for a transfer. Why didn't I order right away? They ask for an advance payment, and the site is similar in design to 2005. But being in Belorechensk, the risk is minimal, because we pay the driver in fact.
We were a little more comfortable with the rates. A taxi costs about 2000 rubles, and three of us will fit in. And then we go with the whole company, and we will get there – there is still a possibility that the taxi driver will refuse to go, the road is not the best.
I wrote to the number on the site, and an hour later I received a response – the driver is ready to take us at 10 am. With that thought, I went to bed.
Around 8 am I called the driver, agreed on 10 near the hotel and decided to act according to the plan:
- Change into camping clothes
- Things that will come in handy immediately, place closer to the valve
- Distribute food and tents
The hotel is a kind of portal in the USSR. A security guard who seems to have seen all the leaders of the CPSU, the Electronica-7 clock, the elevator, with buttons that shoot off upon arrival and the general entourage, reminding me of the old clinic in which I once went.
The driver arrived at 10:10 in Barguzin. Honestly, I had never seen this car before, but it turned out to be extremely convenient.
1.5 hours on the road and here we arrived at the Checkpoint Lago Naki. At the checkpoint they bought a pass – 3 days / 6 people = 300 * 3 * 6 = 5400 rubles.
After walking a little and going to the observation deck, we were filled with incredible joy. Joy, from the fact that everything turned out. We packed up, packed up our gear, built a route, and finally came out.
We were surprised to find that at an air temperature of about +24, there is snow. It's all about groundwater, the temperature of which allows the snow not to melt.
We walked a little higher and decided to take pictures at the second most popular observation deck in the area. By the way, this is the last place where the connection still catches, because right in front of us is the communication tower.
On the way to the instructor's slit parking lot, they made probably one of the most beautiful cdaras of the entire hike. Against the background – Mount Fisht (2867 m).
Passing small elevations, each time an incredible view opens.
In the process of the hike, we made one of the mistakes of a beginner – the division of the group. The division was into 3 groups: Roma and Ruslan were in the vanguard (as the fastest). Communicate with them through the cheap Walkie-Talkie radio station. Max and I were walking in the middle. We had a Baofeng UV-5R from the connection. Two frequencies – one for the group, the second – for the Ministry of Emergency Situations. And finally, the third group – Sasha and Ilya. They walked confidently, but slower than the rest.
Error. Whatever the connection, you can't divide the group.
In addition, it was also affected by the fact that no one had previously walked with backpacks for tourists, and the understanding of the correct setting was only in theory.
Along the way, we found several streams from which we collected water. This was the second mistake of the beginner – there was no map of water resources. You go, and you do not know whether it is worth saving water on this site, or soon there will be somewhere to replenish the supply.
We met a large group of other tourists (>15 people) who were walking with us on the way to the Instruktruskaya gap. According to their plan, there should be an overnight stay, and we were going to move on. They tried to dissuade us, but we were adamant.
The time on the clock is 17:00, and the first group has already reached the parking lot, which notified us. We dropped our backpacks and went back to meet us. The road is not that difficult in technical terms, but there is a lot of water and dirt, and you have to look for workarounds every time. Ironically, they often coincide with the track of the guys who went 2 years ago.
After walking a total of about 10 km, we came to the parking lot. Soon the second group joined us.
Given that the clock is already around 18:00, it was pointless and dangerous to go further. Firstly, this is the first day, in the second almost half of the remaining way would have to go at night.
Therefore, we decided to stay here for the night and rest more. While the guys were collecting water, Maxim began to prepare food for us.
Error. A pan of 1200 ml is enough for two, it will be enough for three, but not for six. Also, rice in bags is much more convenient to cook than usual.
The temperature began to drop to night +3 – +5 degrees. Let's go on vacation.
The distribution of tents was as follows: the first double tent for Ilya + backpacks and some things; the second is for me with Ruslan, the third is Max, Sanya and Roma.