Climbing wall in the Crimea. Meals on trips. The program includes three stages

AlexClimb Rule #1 - Safety First

From the very beginning of our activity, for almost 16 years now, the first Principle of work of the MCS AlexClimb Mountaineering and Climbing School has been Safety Priority. On the basis of this Principle, the entire learning process is built, all programs and tours are developed and conducted exclusively within the framework of this main Principle. We believe that with a professional approach to program development, with personal discipline and the right motivation, mountaineering and rock climbing are COMPLETELY safe. And vice versa - all the troubles and accidents in our sport come from unprofessionalism, from ignorance or neglect of elementary safety standards, from irrational motivation, from overestimation of one's own strengths and capabilities. All these prerequisites we COMPLETELY EXCLUDED in our work - our Climbing, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering are based on one Principle - Safety Priority. In rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing, MCS AlexClimb Safety Priority is your personal safety and comfort, whether we are training muscles and practicing movement techniques in the gym and on the climbing wall, making our way through a blizzard to the top or relaxing on the golden sands of the Caribbean. beach after a hot day of training on the rocks. Safety priority is the main credo of the MCS AlexClimb Mountaineering and Climbing School.

AlexClimb Rule #2 - Leave No Trace

Closely interacting with nature, conducting active programs in the mountains, forests, rivers and lakes, we perfectly understand the importance of a careful and respectful attitude towards nature and its resources. From the very beginning of our outdoor activities, we have adopted the Leave No Trace technique - a norm of human behavior in relation to the environment, and especially to wild nature. Indeed, in relation to people's attitude to nature, next to which they exist, far-reaching conclusions can be drawn about the attitude of these people to themselves ... Wherever and how we travel, we do not leave behind any garbage, we try to reduce our influence on environment to a minimum. We clean the previously polluted tourist sites from the left garbage, take out and take to the disposal sites what other people left there before us. We believe that only in this way, with the personal individual consciousness of every citizen, every tourist, climber or car traveler, we will be able to preserve the nature around us in its natural, habitable state - this is the guarantee of a healthy future for ourselves and our children.

AlexClimb Rule #3 - Sober Mind

About the lesson

Departure to the Crimean rocks for climbers who already have experience and are ready to make several ascents from 2 to 4 k.s. for one trip. If you climb quite confidently with a 5C-6A bottom belay, know how to reliably belay your partner from the bottom and want to climb a lot (a lot), this trip is for you. An excellent opportunity to properly prepare for a trip to the big mountains.

Departure plan

First, we will warm up properly and repeat the climbing techniques on rock classes, and then we will pay all attention to work on routes and multi-pitches. We focus on the program below, but the instructor will adjust the lesson plan depending on the level of preparation of the participants.

Approximate departure plan

Day 1 - Arrival in Simeiz, resettlement, acquaintance with the area, introductory lesson, rock climbing with top and bottom belay.
Day 2 - Climbing with top and bottom belay. Railing work. Installation of points of insurance. Stations at their points. Link work.
Day 3 - Work in bundles on a multi-pitch route. Using "reverso" in autoblock. Descent on a double rope with pulling. Link interaction.
Day 4-7 - Climbing 2B-4A (difficulty and number of ascents according to the level of readiness of the group).
Day 8 - Departure.

Every evening debriefing and work on the bugs.

Insurance

All participants must take out insurance for all days of departure! Ordinary travel or travel insurance, as well as insurance just for active rest Not fits. You need insurance that covers mountaineering/rock climbing. You can take out insurance on the website of any company you like. For example, Reso and Consent have suitable options:

• RESO. When applying for travel insurance, you must select the option "Additional coverage" and check the box "Sport - IV", which includes mountaineering and rock climbing.
• Agreement . When applying for travel insurance in Russia in the form of a holiday, select the item "Going in for sports", which includes all types of sporting events.

The final cost of insurance will depend on your personal data (for example, age) and the selected package.

Organizational matters

Number of participants. The trip will take place in a group of up to 5-6 participants under the guidance of one instructor.

Accommodation and meals. In Crimea, there are many options for accommodation of different levels of comfort and for different budgets: in a hotel or hostel, in the private sector, camping or tents. It’s the same with food: you can eat in cafes and canteens, you can cook your own food in the kitchen of a rented house, or you can cook on a fire if you live in tents. Usually we all stay together, in a large house with rooms with amenities and a beautiful view of the sea and rocks, we will select the final option for our trip, taking into account the wishes of the participants. You can stay alone and organize your meals on your own or live as a group, if you wish.

Organization. After you sign up for participation in the trip, the curator / instructor of the trip will call you back or write to you, he will be in touch with you all the time, and you can ask him all the questions you are interested in.

Required equipment

We will provide all the necessary public rock equipment (ropes, loops, quickdraws, cams and bookmarks and other rock equipment). In addition, each participant must have a personal certified climbing equipment:

• Helmet
• Safety system
• Self-insurance dynamic, 2 moustache
• Zhumar
• HMS carbines — 7 pcs. any, such as
• Cord 7 mm * 10 m
• rock shoes
• Bag of chalk
• Treaded sneakers or lightweight mountain boots
• Sunglasses
• sun cream
• Headlamp with batteries
• Backpack 30-40 l
• Be sure to bring a personal first aid kit with the medicines you need, as well as dressings and painkillers, do not neglect sunscreen and hygienic lip balm.

• Thermal underwear set (top + bottom)
• Fliska or polarka
• Fleece or other insulated pants
• Light jacket or vest with down or synthetic insulation
• Storm jacket and storm trousers (preferably with a membrane, such as Gore-Tex)
• Trekking socks (minimum 3 pairs)
• Hat or buff
• Trekking boots
• Sneakers
• Sandals or Crocs
• As well as your everyday clothes (jeans, t-shirts, etc.)

If you do not have the necessary equipment, you can rent it or buy it at AlpIndustriya with a 20% discount, all participants in the trip will receive promotional codes.

Please, when sending an application for participation in the trip (via the Sign up button), indicate whether you would like to join our Mountain Club in the future. Membership in the Mountain Club gives membership to the FAR, access to the privileges of the FAR, a club discount on purchases in AlpIndustria and access to additional closed trainings and materials.

What should be the level of skill and physical data for rock climbing? For rock climbing, it is not necessary to have special physical data and skills at the initial stage. This may sound strange, but that's the way it is. For rock climbing, it is more important to know and be able to use techniques. Often on the rocks you can see how a fragile girl who cannot pull herself up once, climbs where a guy who pulls himself up ten times cannot climb even a meter. There is only one reason, the girl has knowledge of technology, but the guy does not. Because the main thing on the rocks is the ability to use the legs, not the hands. Therefore, rock climbing is available to everyone from children to the elderly. But in any case, good physical training will always help you climb. What should be the psychological preparation? Psychologically, you need to be ready for heights, i.e. do not be afraid to climb to a height of 15 meters above the ground. At first, it can be a little daunting, but gradually everyone gets used to it and adapts. The feeling of height can get in the way and restrict when climbing and you need to be prepared for this. What is the most important thing for climbing? For 100% success you need: knowledge of climbing technique, physical fitness, good weather and your wish. What is the best time to climb the rocks? People go to Crimea at any time of the year, but the most comfortable for climbing and hiking are spring and autumn. It is cold in Crimea in winter, and too hot in summer. How many members are usually in a group? On average, groups consist of 4 people. The maximum number of participants is up to 9 people. Where is the best place to get insurance? Although rock climbing is considered the safest outdoor activity (even hiking is more dangerous), it is necessary to take out insurance for the period of the trip, it is better to take out insurance at the place of residence. Usually, it is inexpensive (around 1200 rubles). When applying, be sure to take into account: specify who is the assistance company (service company that deals with all organizational issues on the spot) of the insurance company where you arrange insurance. We do not recommend applying if the assist is - GLOBAL VOYAGER; when filling out the policy, in the "occupation" (or "sports") field, be sure to indicate - mountaineering or rock climbing; the insurance policy must ensure the transportation of the victim (be sure to specify this when issuing the policy); insurance companies (Russia) that have good feedback climbers and climbers insurance experience: RESO, Surgutneftegaz, Uralsib, Sogaz, Soglasie, Yugoria Where will they meet us? How do we get to the rocks? We meet all participants at the railway station in Simferopol. Then we go by minibus to the rocks. There are many areas where you can climb in Crimea, so we go either to Sudak or Krasnokamenka, depending on the wishes of the participants. The road to Sudak takes about 3 hours, to Krasnokamenka about 2.5 hours. You must arrive at the railway station before 18:00. If your train arrives late, please let us know so that we can resolve this issue individually. Is there a place to store things? There is a place to store things. There you can leave "urban" things and so on. We recommend not to take suitcases with you, you can fit everything in a backpack. If necessary, it is better to take a large bag. Where will we live? Accommodation is provided in a guesthouse. There is a shower and all amenities for a comfortable stay. Can be used credit card Or do you have to have cash? You must have cash. There are ATMs, but sometimes there are situations when it takes about an hour to get to the nearest ATM. How much money should you have with you just in case? We recommend having a reserve of money for unforeseen situations of at least 3,000 rubles. How many kilograms will the backpack that I will be wearing weigh? A backpack is needed only for carrying equipment and a snack with water, so we will not walk with it much. On average, the weight of a backpack will be about 6 kg. How should I dress? You need to focus on a temperature of about +15 degrees. Clothing should be comfortable and not restrict movement while climbing. For rocks, we recommend having clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Also provide rain clothes - a jacket and a cape for a backpack. You can write to us if you have any questions about the choice of clothing or equipment, we will help and advise you. What equipment do I need to have? The list above contains a list of necessary equipment and clothing. If you only want to use your own equipment, we can provide recommendations on how to choose it. We will send a detailed list of clothes and equipment before the trip. The most important piece of equipment is rock shoes. Without them, it is inconvenient to climb the rocks and it is difficult to learn the climbing technique. How will we eat? Meals are included in the price of the program. After the meeting of all participants, we buy food for the entire period of the program. If necessary, you can always buy additional products in local stores. During the tour, you do not need to cook. How is the departure planned? The departure of participants to the station takes place on the date set in the tour (for example, the dates are 01.05 - 04.05, which means that we will meet you at the railway station on 01.05, and the departure from the mountains will take place on 04.05). The time is most often agreed upon with all participants, usually we focus on the participant who has the earliest departure time for the train or plane.

It is no secret that the Crimean peninsula is a kind of climbing mecca, where you will find a huge number of routes for every taste. The rocks of the Crimea are also known among climbers. The variety and complexity of the routes, with their availability, allow for excellent training before going to big mountains or, if the level allows, to perform in the rock class.

If you would like to experience this fascinating vertical world or improve your sports level - contact us! The team of instructors of the Mountain Crimea Club has been conducting climbing and mountaineering training children and adults. Regularly holds various sports and educational events on the rocks of Bakhchisaray and in other picturesque corners of the Crimea. Holds annual "Climbing schools", "Schools of cartoon pitches","Schools of the trade", seminars to prepare new sports sectors. Help you make mountain climbing any categories with an instructor, as well as one day training sessions on the basics of mountaineering and rock climbing. Our instructors will teach you how to hike or rock climb safely, quickly and professionally!

All equipment is certified, the routes are safe.