Chris and Laverna, thank you for the awesome and inspiring trip report. I have only been to St. Petersburg, Russia (after a 10 day Norway bike trip), but I only imagine the joys, challenges and excitement of travelling in such a remote region of Russia. Extraordinary and compelling landscape, mountains and towns. Quite the adventure.
Thank-you for the reply, it was a very inspring adventure for me. I realize that I can handle tough and foreign areas. The next plan is Bolivia for my 50th birthday in November 2014. Bike trips are so satisfying because you use your own power! Hope you plan another bike adventure.
It was an amazing adventure! even amazing to keep in touch with our Russian friends on FB and email. Never thought I would have friends in Russia! Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading! it was an emotional trip being so far from home but now I realize that I can go further physically and push myself to go amazing places!
What an adventure - that area just made it into my "bucket" - and it is great that you mix in some of the cultural details as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! it was a amazing trip and we still keep in touch with our Kamchatka friends! FYI, a tourist visa is only one month. We had to get a business visa so we could stay for 2 months. It is a lot of paper work. We can help with info when your 'bucket time' arives!
Well read your great travel report, thanks. I also want to climb Klyuchevskaya this summer with my wife. Can you give me some tips?
1.You've been there without guide, no problem to find route?
2.Is there any suitable place to biwak on the way to summit from 3200 camp? for exemple, around 4000m..
3.How was rockfalls on the way to summit?
4.i've heard the sand near summit was so loose that the feet sink down into it up to the knee and higher, it was worse walking than in deep snow...how was the crumbly scoria?
5.Should i bring GPS for bad weather?
6.was dangerous the ice crevasses on the crest of the glacier?
7.is permit necessary in Klyuchi?
8.How much money did you spent for this travel?
So many question...thanks a lot.
Bill Reed - Feb 24, 2014 9:58 am - Voted 10/10
Epic story!!!!!Great photos-my "Bucket List" looks tame in comparison.
Really enjoyed it-thanks for sharing!!
Laverna - Feb 25, 2014 6:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Epic story!!!!!Any dream is a good dream, follow your dreams!
outdoorabstract - Feb 24, 2014 2:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Really FarNow that's adventure! Thanks for the stories.
Laverna - Feb 25, 2014 6:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Really FarThat was the farthest I've ever been. It was very emotional.
Senad Rizvanovic - Feb 26, 2014 10:52 am - Voted 10/10
wowThat's real adventure, i wish i can say some day, but you never know.
Laverna - Mar 2, 2014 12:48 am - Hasn't voted
Re: wowNever say some day, pick a day and go for it. 'some day' never comes.
Old School WB - Feb 26, 2014 4:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Incredible and fantastic adventure!Chris and Laverna, thank you for the awesome and inspiring trip report. I have only been to St. Petersburg, Russia (after a 10 day Norway bike trip), but I only imagine the joys, challenges and excitement of travelling in such a remote region of Russia. Extraordinary and compelling landscape, mountains and towns. Quite the adventure.
Kevin
Laverna - Mar 4, 2014 1:55 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Incredible and fantastic adventure!Thank-you for the reply, it was a very inspring adventure for me. I realize that I can handle tough and foreign areas. The next plan is Bolivia for my 50th birthday in November 2014. Bike trips are so satisfying because you use your own power! Hope you plan another bike adventure.
attimount - Feb 28, 2014 12:41 pm - Voted 10/10
EpicWhat an amazing trip. I enjoyed reading your story.
Thanks for sheering.
Laverna - Mar 4, 2014 1:58 am - Hasn't voted
Re: EpicIt was an amazing adventure! even amazing to keep in touch with our Russian friends on FB and email. Never thought I would have friends in Russia! Thanks for reading!
Bark Eater - Feb 28, 2014 3:41 pm - Voted 10/10
ThanksThank you for sharing. Great adventure story!
Laverna - Mar 4, 2014 2:01 am - Hasn't voted
Re: ThanksThanks for reading! it was an emotional trip being so far from home but now I realize that I can go further physically and push myself to go amazing places!
SpazzyMcgee - Mar 2, 2014 3:40 am - Hasn't voted
holy molyyou guys have balls made of balls! what an adventure!
Laverna - Mar 4, 2014 1:40 am - Hasn't voted
Re: holy molyThanks! that is why I am such a great outdoor partner, I will tough it out!! ball bearings of steel!
Laverna - Mar 4, 2014 11:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Big balls!Thanks! we all have pieces of adventure in us, big and small. It will be a big plan for Bolivia for my 50th birthday!
ChrisJahn - Mar 6, 2014 7:37 am - Voted 10/10
Rolling the diceDid you attack Alaska from there? You will love Bolivia btw.
chris_goulet - Mar 9, 2014 1:07 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Rolling the diceWe drove to Alaska in three days from our town in Alberta, Canada, but we didn't attack (LOL) any mountains yet.
damgaard - Mar 8, 2014 10:52 am - Hasn't voted
great adventureWhat an adventure - that area just made it into my "bucket" - and it is great that you mix in some of the cultural details as well. Thanks for sharing.
Laverna - Mar 8, 2014 11:42 am - Hasn't voted
Re: great adventureThanks! it was a amazing trip and we still keep in touch with our Kamchatka friends! FYI, a tourist visa is only one month. We had to get a business visa so we could stay for 2 months. It is a lot of paper work. We can help with info when your 'bucket time' arives!
jocaprio21 - Mar 23, 2014 4:29 am - Hasn't voted
Thanks Great reportWell read your great travel report, thanks. I also want to climb Klyuchevskaya this summer with my wife. Can you give me some tips?
1.You've been there without guide, no problem to find route?
2.Is there any suitable place to biwak on the way to summit from 3200 camp? for exemple, around 4000m..
3.How was rockfalls on the way to summit?
4.i've heard the sand near summit was so loose that the feet sink down into it up to the knee and higher, it was worse walking than in deep snow...how was the crumbly scoria?
5.Should i bring GPS for bad weather?
6.was dangerous the ice crevasses on the crest of the glacier?
7.is permit necessary in Klyuchi?
8.How much money did you spent for this travel?
So many question...thanks a lot.