8-day ski touring trip in Mamay Valley, Siberia, near Lake Baikal

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Join IFMGA-certified guide Aleksandr for this awesome ski touring trip in Siberia. Enjoy an 8-day winter adventure around the Mamay Valley, near the impressive Lake Baikal!

Private

Baikal Mountains

8 Days

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Try yourself on an unforgettable ski touring adventure.
Ski on a large extension of powder snow terrain.
Enjoy the beautiful wild nature of Siberia.

Description

Mamay Valley is a mountain region located near Lake Baikal, in Siberia. In winter this place becomes a snow paradise for ski-tour. Visit it during this awesome 7-day trip in Russia!

Mamay Valley is located 200 km from Irkutsk, just several kilometers from Lake Baikal, one of the largest, deepest and most popular lakes in the world.
Mamay valley was opened for ski touring by locals skiers and snowboarders 20 years ago. On the past few years, it became a perfect spot for tourists who are looking for winter sport adventures.

During this ski touring program, we will enjoy skiing in powder snow, the breathtaking views of Baikal and the majestic Siberian winter. We will explore different local mountains, from 2 to 5 ascents and descents per day. You should be physically fit and have ski touring experience in ascents and powder skiing.

I advise you to come one day before the starting of our program to have a good rest. Also, don’t forget there is an 8-hour difference between Europe and Irkutsk. I will help you to book the hotel and transfer.

Please, send the request to book this trip to Mamay Valley. Contact me and feel free to ask questions. I will get you all the necessary information. See you in Siberia!

I also offer long mountaineering trips. If you are interested, take a look at my Lenin Peak and my Khan Tengri ascents!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Luggage transfer

Price details

Not included: flight tickets, insurance, city tour, lunch and dinner on the day of departure and drinks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Irkutsk. Towards the hut.

Night flight from Moscow to Irkutsk. You will arrive at Irkutsk in the morning. I will meet you at the airport. Тransfer to Vydrino (200 km). On the way, we will stop on the observation point near Lake Baikal and go to cafe Heart of Mamay. After lunch, our luggage will be taken by snowmobiles and we will ski to Mamay valley for 8 kilometers.

Day 2 to 6: Ski touring days

Breakfast. Ski-tour in different spots of Mamay valley. Noon lunch. Evening rest. Dinner. Sauna (by request).

Day 7: Ski-touring in the morning. Transfer to Irkutsk.

Breakfast. 3-4 hours ski-touring. Lunch in the hut. Skiing down 8 kilometers to the same place, cafe Heart of Mamay. Luggage will be taken by snowmobiles. Transfer to hotel in Irkutsk.

Day 8: End of the tour

City tour round Irkutsk (by request). Transfer to the airport, departure to Moscow.

Details

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Price includes:

7 days ski-touring and guiding
6 nights accommodation in a hut
meals during the program
accommodation at the hotel in Irkutsk and breakfast (one night at the end of the program)
all transfers in the program

Clothing:

gore-tex or soft-shell, pants & jacket
thermal underwear
warm layer (primaloft or polartec)
mittens
gloves
thermal socks
hat
balaklava
down jacket (or primaloft jacket)

Equipment:

ski touring kit (skis, boots, ski skins, bindings, poles)
avalanche backpack (optional)
avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel
thermos
headlamp

Meeting point

Irkutsk Airport

About the guide

Aleksandr

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Mountain Guide

Mountains and work in the mountains are major part of my life. I am an IFMGA mountain guide as well as a member of the Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guides Association (KMGA). I started my career in 2006 and it was a logical extension of my mountaineering activities. I organize ascents, ski-touring and free ride programs for my clients in the Caucasus
(including Krasnaya Polyana), Pamir, Tien-Shan, Siberia, Ural, Kola Peninsula. I have climbing experience in the Alps, Alaska and the Chinese Pamirs.

I am a certified mountain rescuer. My priorities are the client's safety along with the success of the ascent.

Languages

Russian | English

Certificates

KMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Paola

One of the best ski trips i have ever experienced! I can highly recommend this trip. Aleksandr is a great guide, he clearly knows what he does and he made sure that i have a blast.