An individual online program of 1–4 months for treks and high-altitude climbs up to 7,000 m: Elbrus, Kazbek, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Annapurna, Lenin Peak.
Every third or fourth climber turns around before the top. Almost never because of the weather.
You cannot prepare for an ascent in a week. You can in a month. Better — in three. We take you on 1–4 months before departure and bring you, step by step, to the shape in which the mountain of your dreams is safe. This is not a generic plan from the internet: the program is built on your blood tests, experience and goal. A coach runs the whole process; a consulting doctor joins at the check-up stage.
Six blocks — from blood tests to weekly control.
22+ blood markers, hormones, vitamins. The consulting doctor interprets the results and finds hidden deficiencies and contraindications to training.
Only what your tests and goal actually require. No supplement mania; specific products are discussed individually after the check-up.
Cardio, strength and pack-carrying work tailored to your mountain and level. Periodization: base → build → peak.
We prepare your heart, breathing and metabolism for altitude in advance — not during acclimatization.
Calorie and macro targets for your goal. Losing fat without losing muscle.
Every week we review your report and watch data and adjust the plan within 24 hours. Nothing is left to "sort itself out".
The format adapts to your starting level.
Your first serious ascent, basic fitness. A full program from scratch — from blood tests to the pre-departure briefing.
You have been to the mountains and know the basics. We work on the weak spots: endurance, strength, body composition.
Regular ascents and a solid base. Fine-tuning of form and recovery for a specific route.
Routes — from treks to high-altitude climbs: Elbrus, Kazbek, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Lenin Peak, treks in Nepal.
A clear route from request to mountain.
You fill in a questionnaire about health, goal and fitness — 15 minutes. Details are discussed in chat on Telegram or WhatsApp.
You get the test list and take it at any clinic. The consulting doctor interprets the results.
A training, nutrition and supplement plan for the whole program period.
Every week you send a report — the coach reviews your watch data and adjusts the plan within 24 hours.
7–10 days before departure — tapering, plus a briefing on gear and nutrition on the mountain.
You go to the mountain in peak shape. Afterwards — a results review and a plan for the next goals.
Duration depends on your summit date and starting level. The fee is 20,000 ₽ per month, or 10,000 ₽ per month for participants of our programs.
For experienced climbers in good shape — urgent preparation for a close departure.
For amateurs with some experience and average fitness.
The full cycle "base → build → peak". Our default recommendation.
For beginners, 5,000–7,000 m climbs, excess weight or weaker health.
Participant discount: if you are booked on any of our programs — an ascent, a trek or a course — the training costs half price: 10,000 ₽ per month.
A mountain is serious. Preparation should be too.
Preparing on your own is possible too — the basic plan is described in our article "How to prepare for climbing Elbrus". The program is for when you want control, health taken into account, and confidence that your form peaks exactly on departure day.
What people ask before starting.
A smartwatch or fitness tracker with a heart-rate sensor, a completed questionnaire, the agreement and the first month's payment. Blood tests are taken during the first week — we send the list.
Garmin, Polar, Coros and Suunto give full data. Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch also work. Mi Band or Huawei Band are the minimum, but workable.
Fifteen minutes: your climbing goal, health history, body measurements, current fitness, nutrition and daily routine. The first version of your plan is built from it.
Leave a request on the site or message us on Telegram / WhatsApp — we answer questions in chat and match the format to your mountain and date.
We skip it without guilt: recover first, then continue. The plan is adjusted every week to what actually happened, not the other way round.
Yes. If you are booked on any Mountain Crew program — an ascent, a trek or a course — the online training comes with a 50% discount: 10,000 ₽ per month instead of 20,000 ₽.
The club is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Yandex Maps from 10 reviews.
Hi everyone! I want to share how good these guys are — you are awesome and you know your job.
I joined a group back in 2023 and I still remember those summit days as if they were yesterday. Do you know why? Because we even became friends and are still in touch! For me this team has become part of my sporting family. I also want to thank Ilya Sidelnikov for his help both in preparing for the summit push and on the climb itself — I made it thanks to him. The next peak is Lenin Peak, and I will definitely take that step with him. Thank you for being so responsive, I'm with you!
And to you, friends — I recommend them. Try it once and it turns into many, many times. Good luck to everyone, and new summits!
Review on Yandex Maps →Hi everyone! Many thanks to Ilya for organising a wonderful climb! It was hard, but it became possible thanks to the shared effort and teamwork. The weather was not kind, but nobody had promised us a party and a stroll over the hills. The most important thing is that we got what we came for. Thanks to everyone in the group!
We have been travelling with this company with friends for a long time! The organisation is excellent. I recommend Ilya to everyone as an experienced guide and organiser.
Reviews are taken from the club profiles on Yandex Maps and Google and translated from Russian; the authors’ wording is kept.
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