Preparing for the mountains together: what we tell our participants before departure — no fluff, no sales promises.
a 12-week training plan, acclimatization, altitude sickness and the typical mistakes beginners make.
the comfort and cable cars of the south versus the wild self-sufficiency of the north. Difficulty, prices, who each suits.
layered clothing, boots, crampons, what to rent in Terskol and what to bring. A checklist from the guides.
comparing difficulty, routes, logistics and documents. Guides' advice on which mountain to choose for a first ascent.
which summits suit beginners, what a first ascent costs, and how to know you are ready. A breakdown from the Mountain Crew guides.
Kilimanjaro seasons month by month, why the Machame route needs 9 days, what fitness you need and what to budget. Field experience from the Mountain Crew guides.
flights, tea houses, meals, porters, tips and insurance. Real numbers from guides who lead groups in the Khumbu.
the climb-high-sleep-low rule, red-flag symptoms and what the group does.
altitude coverage, helicopter evacuation, coverage amounts and typical mistakes.
the Georgian classic via Gergeti or the wild route from North Ossetia. Comparing difficulty, documents, prices and camp life.
the programme from the south and north, travel, gear rental, cable car and personal expenses. An honest breakdown.
What boots you need for Elbrus and Kazbek, how double boots differ from trekking boots, how crampons attach to footwear and whether to rent or buy.
the experience required, how acclimatization works camp by camp, how long the expedition takes and what it costs.
the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and the trail to Everest Base Camp. Seasons, altitudes, logistics, crowds and prices.
when the season is, what documents and permits you need, how the route unfolds day by day and what fitness is required.
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