What can I say about the beaches of the Arctic Ocean? They're Amazing. What can I say about the Mountain Tundra? She's Magical.
This is the fourth time I've been to these places, they respond as my place. I've been here in a storm, all the hiking week and sunny days, and for me these places are infinitely beautiful.
This trip was also wonderful by our organizers Pavel and Anya. It is very pleasant to walk with people who share a love for these places. And I will say from experience, Pavel and Anya are invaluable organizers because their experience is not based on rumors and popular rumor, they know what they are saying and what they are talking about.
A beautiful route that I would hardly ever take on my own. I would like to note the comfortable pace of movement and good places for camping. But for me, the most important thing is that this trip left яркие, positive, long-lasting memories. The guides and participants were extremely interesting, diverse and pleasant to communicate with.
I am extremely grateful for the organization of this trek.
I really hope that the stars will align again and we will go somewhere.
"To brand on the heart with iron red-hot Four hot words — 'I want to be in love forever'"
That's how I would describe the feeling when I return to the north!
From the first day, you fall in love with the простор of the tundra, the nature of the Kola Peninsula, soft reindeer moss underfoot, harsh wind, and cold sea!
It's a real Arctic fever, and I was lucky to experience it on hikes with Pasha — a person without whom this incredible story would not exist! Do you want to feel the real 'warmth' of the north? Then you need to go on a hike with him!
Pavel Rudenko is a love for his work, nature, and the history of the Kola Peninsula, as well as for the people he leads through the endless tundra!
You can talk about food on a hike forever — it's delicious, varied, and nutritious! And Pasha also has a cozy vezhha that warms the company in the evening.
Pasha always takes an individual approach to everyone, to their preparation, and will definitely help to choose the right gear for the hike. If you want to know my opinion, hikes with Pavel are the best!
I watched Pasha's lecture about hikes in the Kola Peninsula and was amazed by how enthusiastically he spoke about this region. Unfortunately, all the groups were already full that year, and I couldn't join.
This year, I finally managed to join Pasha's hike 'White Sea – Chasing the Northern Lights.' And I can say that it left a vivid impression. In 6 days, it felt like I lived a whole little life. We saw everything: taiga, the sea coast, tundra. We caught the northern lights, met seals, a double rainbow, and even a bear with cubs (at a safe distance, don't worry).
The North impressed me with its power, calmness, and bright colors.
As for the organization, Pasha is a perfectionist. The entire hike was thought out to the smallest detail. He sincerely loves the North, knows a lot about gear, and thinks through organizational issues to the maximum. It's very inspiring to see a person who is passionate about their work – it 100% reflects on the result.
I sincerely recommend everyone to experience the magic of the northern nature. And Pasha will definitely help you with that.
I don't often get lucky in life, but this time I definitely did.
I managed to sign up in time and get to such a place in such company. Huge impressions of the tundra, the ocean, the animals and the weather.
But besides nature, I enjoyed the company of very nice interesting people throughout the hike. I also want to note the intricate organization of the hike, briefings with the team, the tent, transfers, food - everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
I just didn't see the northern lights, I'll have to come back)
I still think about the hike to Daliye Zelentsy with Pasha Rudenko every day.
I can't say that I have a lot of hiking experience, but I have something to compare with. Objectively, Pasha is in first place in terms of organization. The person understands and, most importantly, loves what he does, is passionate about it.
The entire route has been explored in advance, we never got lost, it feels like Pasha knows every stone here)) There is a second guide in the team who is always in his place at the back of the group. At the same time, the pace of movement is very comfortable, you don't get tired of the transitions, there is no need to overcome yourself/the desire to reach the camp faster, on the contrary, there were days when I wanted to keep going and going))
The organization of the hike is at the highest level, from choosing the route to the food rations, the guys do something interesting with food every time, and there are no duties, if you want, you can help with cooking, but you can also sleep longer)) At the end of the route, we came to the semi-abandoned village of Daliye Zelentsy, in which you don't feel like you've entered any kind of civilization at all, that is, the hike ends surprisingly harmoniously.
Overall, the impressions of the hike with Pasha were only positive, there wasn't a single day when something prevented me from enjoying the beautiful northern nature, nothing distracted me.
Thanks really want to be said for everything: the route, the organization, the responsibility, the humor, the positive attitude, the work of the very responsible second guide Ilya, thanks to the team, which included wonderful people, and it couldn't be otherwise with Pasha's approach to his business.
Exactly a week has passed since we returned from our UNFORGETTABLE trip... and I still can't get over the Kola Peninsula!
No wonder you fell in love with it and devoted so many years to this region. I must say that the north is the north, but the way you choose routes, how you plan each day, the evenings in the camp filled with information and atmosphere — it's a whole different art form! I give you a high five! I not only visited this polar land, but also got to know its history, as if I went on an excursion :))
Anyway, with you, even to the ends of the earth :) we just need to improve the gear ;)
p.s. in March, reserve a spot for me in the ski trek
Since childhood, I had a dream - to go on a real trek, with a backpack, tents, and обязательно on foot, and a place that is hard to reach, where you can't get by car =))
As a result, there were no like-minded people in my environment who would support my idea. And then, on the Internet, I came across a video that showed a trek on the Kola Peninsula with guide Pavel Rudenko. I didn't hesitate for long! =))) I wrote to Pavel, filled out the form, we called, and I started preparing for the trek.
I already had some gear, but I had to buy some more. Pavel's checklist for packing was very helpful, top level! I had my own tent, but even if you don't have one, everything is provided, want a single one - no problem, want a double one - no problem! =)) Since it was my first trek, I had more questions than answers, which I received during the trek, from Pavel and from the guys we were trekking with!
I would especially like to note the organization of the trek, I rate it 10 out of 5 =))) The route is planned so that there are always places where you can replenish water supplies, if you are walking on a more or less flat surface, the distances are longer, if you need to go uphill, then соответственно shorter, for me it was an interesting experience! I imagined the trekking movement a bit differently)))
As for the variety of landscapes and reliefs, everything is so diverse that there were no two places similar to each other, every day you see something new and interesting, either clearings with berries, or reindeer moss fields, or forest lakes, the White Sea, tides and ebbs, and everything is so picturesque that it's hard to put into words. The special delight was, of course, the Northern Lights!!! We saw it when we spent the night on the mountain, open space...mountains...stars...the aurora...and nothing else superfluous, what could be more beautiful?!!!=)))
I also want to highlight our group that went on the trek, on the one hand, complete strangers and there are a lot of them and everyone is different))) And on the other hand, everyone is open, positive, with different trekking experiences, in this regard, it was very interesting to learn something new from them, so my trekking skill improved day by day=))) Heartfelt conversations, chilling on the shore of the White Sea in pleasant company, an incredible number of fun moments that now I recall with a smile on my face =))) Captivating stories over dinner are worth a lot!!!
And yes! I think Pavel will now have another legend, about a tourist who had a completely non-trekking mug!!! Aha! This trek was one of the most amazing, colorful, unforgettable, and amazing adventures in my life!
Pavel, special Respect to you! Thumbs up! The North doesn't let go!=))
After yet another delight at what I saw, I found myself wondering: 'Yes, what else could there be?!! It seems like the maximum possible.' Feel as if you're in a lost world or a participant in a documentary about the formation of our planet, whichever you prefer! This is definitely something you need to experience and see with your own eyes!
I went on a hike to Daliye Zelentsy completely by chance. A friend suggested signing up and I agreed.
Then there were a number of organizational moments and the hike itself, of course. The nature of the Kola Peninsula is beautiful and exceeds all expectations, but most of all I liked Pasha's work.
Everything is thought out to the smallest detail in terms of organization. Interviews with potential participants, gear recommendations, hotel before and after the hike, no duty roster, maintaining a positive atmosphere in the group and caring for each participant of the hike and many other nuances. All this provides the best possible impressions and a comfortable atmosphere in the group.
The hike was very different from the usual commercial hikes I've been on before and I think it can be called exemplary)
Many thanks and best wishes to Pasha and Ilya! I will definitely try to go with them again.
