Avacha Volcano
Climbing an active volcano
12 hours
Why is it so important for a man to conquer peaks? Because during the course of life routine you cannot even imagine what you are capable of. In Kamchtka there is the Avacha volcano, famous and alluring to the tourists from all over the world for its harshness and ruggedness. It was its twin brother Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii.
We invite you to travel this tricky path. The path to your very self. The path of warriors and winners. An hours long ascension on a mellow volcanic path fighting back cold wind will make you push yourself beyond your limits. And when you think that you are ready to surrender to the great volcano, you surge one more time and you find yourself at the very peak.
The height of the volcano is 2741 meters.We will start the ascent from the base camp, which is located at an altitude of 900 meters. The distance to the summit is about 9 kilometers. The slopes are relatively steep, around 25 degrees. This ascent requires good physical fitness and the absence of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system and the musculoskeletal system. On average, the ascent takes about 6 hours, the descent takes 3 hours.
You cannot tame the volcano but you may befriend it. If you manage to do it, the volcano shall enrich you with passion and strength. Nature favours the strongest.
One thing is for sure: after the descent to the foot of the mountain you’ll never be the same.
06:00 a.m. - departure from the participants' accommodation places by cross-country vehicles to the foot of the volcano.
08:30 a.m. - safety briefing, preparation for ascent
09:00 a.m. - beginning of the ascent (the distance is about 6 km with 1100 m altitude gain; steep ascents in some places).
12:50 p.m. - long break at the height of 2000 m, rest, tea. In case of unfavourable weather conditions and/or unsatisfactory physical condition of the group the instructor decides to return (instructor's decisions are not discussed on the route)
01:30 p.m. - exit to the cinder cone, ascent (the distance is about 2 km with the height gain of 700 m; very steep and loose ascent).
03:45 p.m. - rest, lunch at the crater, hiking along the edge of the crater.
05:00 p.m. - descent along the cinder path for about 3 hours
08:30 p.m. - dinner, departure to the places of accommodation of climbing participants, travelling 2-2.5 hours
10:30 p.m. - estimated time of return
Above average
Training and own equipment are required.
tea, lunch at the halt, supper at the campfire
21 000 ₽
For one person
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