Does anyone know what the cost is for staying in the Barrels? And are meals available separately or only included with accomodation?

I might get back over there this spring so trying to decide on how to handle a longer stay, maybe bring a tent and use the Barrels for a meal now and then.

Thanks,
JimS

I'd be curious as well. I speak russian pretty well, and even have a Russian girlfriend so I'm thinking of going to the mountain unguided or at least with minimal guide service (I'm already well versed in the Russian bureacratic stuff). I really just need someone to steer me away from the crevasses.