Mountain guide, expedition organiser
I've spent most of my professional life in the mountains and the outdoors, helping build a culture of thoughtful travel.
I have more than 250 ascents behind me, along with mountain projects in the Caucasus, the Altai, the Pamirs, the Tien Shan and the Himalayas. I specialise in high-altitude and technical mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing and expeditions.
My work goes beyond guiding groups in the mountains. Since 2008, I've been putting entire expeditions together: planning routes, handling logistics, preparing participants, organising acclimatisation, managing the technical side and leading the group in the mountains.
Where I work
• Russia: the Caucasus, the Altai and other mountain regions
• Central Asia: the Pamirs, the Fann Mountains and the Tien Shan
• The Himalayas: Nepal and the region's high mountains
• Africa: Kilimanjaro
• Southeast Asia: Thailand's rock climbing and mountain areas
Key ascents and projects
• Lenin Peak — 7,134 m
• Elbrus — 5,642 m
• Climbs and expeditions in the Altai (Aktru and Belukha)
• Technical routes and climbing camps in the Fann Mountains (Energiya — 5,120 m, Chapdara — 5,049 m, Zamok — 5,070 m, and others)
• Expeditions in the Pamirs and the Tien Shan
• Organising high-altitude climbs and treks in the Himalayas
• Rock climbing and multi-pitch climbing trips in Thailand
• Expeditions on Kilimanjaro
My approach
Safety first.
In the mountains, I rely on sound preparation, gradual acclimatisation, technical skills and teamwork. My job is to do more than take someone to a summit: I want to teach them to understand the mountains, make decisions and become more independent.
Every expedition I organise is built around three principles:
• Preparation.
• Safety.
• Results.
Why climb with me
My hands-on experience lets me look at an expedition both as a climber and as the person responsible for leading it: spotting risks ahead of time, understanding the route and making decisions when the outcome really depends on them.
I work with experienced mountaineers and with people who are just starting out in the high mountains.
My aim is to show people the mountains as they really are, and for them to leave an expedition wanting to return.
Two weeks of living right by the sea and the cliffs. We do not waste time travelling between locations—we stay on Tonsai Beach, climb at the crag every day, and gradually immerse ourselves in the world of Thai rock climbing.
$2,200
The Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and Ice Lake, crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), and time to relax in Pokhara. 15 days.
$2,500
Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4500 m with a Sauvage Adventure guide. 11 days in Nepal, including 5 trekking days, Kathmandu and Pokhara.
$2,150
The Lemosho route: an 8-day trek with more gradual acclimatisation and a climb to Africa’s 5,895-metre summit.
$3,900
Climb Lenin Peak on a 22-day expedition from Osh, with gradual acclimatization, technical training, high-altitude camp rotations and a summit attempt at 7,134 m.
$3,960
Climb Razdelnaya Peak, 6,148 m, with gradual acclimatization, technical training and nights in high-altitude camps. The program starts and finishes in Osh.
$2,900
Climb Yukhin Peak in the Pamir Mountains, with acclimatisation at Achik-Tash and nights at Camp 1. Mountain panoramas, walks below Lenin Peak and a route towards the 5130 m summit.
$1,450
Climb Yukhin Peak in the Pamir Mountains, with acclimatisation at Achik-Tash and nights at Camp 1. Mountain panoramas, walks below Lenin Peak and a route towards the 5130 m summit.
$1,450
