A journey to the Nest of the Winds. Rafting and climbing

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This route will allow you to get acquainted with the wonderful natural objects located on the border of the Northern and Circumpolar Urals – the Shchugor River and the highest peak of the Northern Urals – Mount Telpos-Iz (1619 m). Travelers will float on inflatable boats along the Shchugor River from the upper reaches to the mouth, with an inspection of the most beautiful coastal cliffs, as well as climb the city of Telpos-Iz.

The tour is available for individual groups of 6 people or more on dates upon request. Leave a request to find out how many participants there are at the moment.

Location

Komi Republic, Vuktyl

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Tour highlights

Gifts of nature

We will collect berries and mushrooms under the strict guidance of a guide

Fishing

Fishing enthusiasts will be able to try their luck on the protected rivers of the Urals

Hiking bath

It is an extraordinary pleasure to take a steam bath in a sauna away from the benefits of civilization

Itinerary

Day 1 - Preparation for the alloy
10:00 Meeting of the participants in the village of Vuktyl.
From the village. Vuktyl we leave for the highway along the Punga-Vuktyl-Ukhta gas pipeline, then we move along the highway east to the bridge over the Shchugor river.
Approximately 4 hours on the road.
Transport UAZ cars.
Setting up a camp.
Ship assembly, preparation for rafting.
Supper.
Sleepover.
Day 2 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Catamaran 20 km.
Breakfast.
The beginning of the alloy.
We walk 12 km to the mouth of the Ponya river, have lunch.
After 3 km, the mouth of the Pelenkurya river, 5 km below Pelenkurya, we get up for the night.
Recreation, fishing.
Day 3 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast.
We are rafting 12 km to the mouth of the left tributary.
We're having lunch.
After lunch, we walk along the river for another 13 km.
Overnight, rest, fishing.
Catamaran 25 km.
Day 4 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast.
We walk along the river 12-13 km.
There is a forest along the banks – larch, birch, willow, cedar, spruce.
A lot of dead wood.
The peaks of Telpos-Iza stick invincibly above the clouds, and to the left of it, in the massif of Mount Hora-Iza, there is a magnificent huge steep–walled circus of regular rounded shape.
We get up for lunch.
After that, we go to the mouth of the Moroi River.
Overnight, rest, fishing.
Catamaran 25 km.
Day 5 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast.
We are rafting 9 km from the mouth of the Moroi River to the beginning of the Big Threshold.
Lunch.
We pass the mouth of the Volokovka River and the mouth of the Torgovaya River.
Dinner, overnight.
Catamaran 34 km.
Day 6 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast, preparation for rafting.
Let's get started.
We have lunch at the mouth of the Nyartsu-Yu river, and after another 10 km we get up for the night on the left bank of the Shchugor, at the mouth of the Durnoy-El stream.
Overnight, preparation for climbing Telpos-From – the nest of winds mountain, the highest peak of the Northern Urals.
Catamaran 21 km.
Day 7 - Climbing the city of Telpos-From
Climbing Telpos-From one day for those who wish.
Breakfast.
We begin the ascent from the mouth of the Durnoy-El stream along its valley to Lake Telpos.
In a convenient place near the lake, we organize an overnight stay, walk around the lake, admire the mountain scenery, take pictures, collect mushrooms and berries, if available.
Walking distance is 8 km.
Day 8 - The top of Telpos is from
Breakfast.
Leaving tents and camping equipment by the lake, we move along the northeastern shore of Lake Telpos for another kilometer.
From here begins a steep climb east-northeast to the crest, and then along a rocky ridge southwest to the top.
The top!
A majestic view opens from Telpos-Iza: in the north and northwest, the Neroika Mountains (1,646 m), Saber (1,425 m) and many others rise in a bluish haze.
In favorable weather conditions, we organize a snack with tea from thermoses at the top.
Descent - on the way up to the parking lot at the mouth of the stream Durnoy-El.
A festive dinner on the occasion of a successful ascent to one of the most significant and inaccessible peaks of the Urals.
17 km on foot.
Day 9 - Continuation of rafting along the Shchugor river
Breakfast.
We continue rafting on Shchugor.
We go to the Telpos river, at the mouth of which we have lunch.
At the 20th kilometer below the mouth of Telpos, Shchugor receives the Sedya River from the left.
We spend the night at the mouth of the Sedya.
Catamaran 35 km.
Day 10 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
After breakfast, we continue rafting along the Shchugor through the Parma region.
At the 21st kilometer from the mouth of the Sedyu, we pass a large right tributary of the Maly Patok.
Having descended 10 km below the mouth of the M.Molasses, we're spending the night.
Catamaran 31 km.
Day 11 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast.
We continue rafting on Shchugor.
Lunch is 12 km away.
After walking 24 km in a day, we reach the Veldor-Kyrta-El stream.
After it, the Shchugor riverbed narrows, forming a rocky “Upper Gate".
Opposite the mouth of the stream on the left bank of the Shchugor is a great place to camp.
We will explore the caves in the limestone outcrops of the right bank of the Shchugor.
Overnight, rest, fishing.
Catamaran 24 km.
Day 12 - Rafting on the Shchugor river
Breakfast, we continue the rafting.
We go from the Upper to the Middle gate 11 km.
Lunch, combined with a tour of the cave and climbing to the root shore of Shchugor (the top of the rock Gate).
After lunch, we walk 8 km to the Bolshoy Patok River.
10 km below the mouth of the B. Patoka we get up for the night.
We continue the rafting.
We go to the mouth of the Katya-El River and, just below, the site of the former village of Michabichevnik.
We have lunch at the mouth of the Kyrta-El river. The rapid current carries us into the Pechora River.
We are finishing the rafting in the village of Ust-Shchugor.
Supper.
Sleepover.
Catamaran 29 km.
Day 13 - Ust-Shchugor - the village of Vuktyl
Breakfast.
Gathering of the camp and catamarans.
Lunch.
13:40 Boarding a regular boat following the route Ust-Shchugor - the village of Vuktyl.
17:30 Arrival in the village of Vuktyl.
Hotel accommodation (not included in the price).
Dinner (on your own).
Day 14 - Completion of the program
Breakfast (on your own).
Check-out at home.
The route or timetable along the route can be adjusted on the spot, based on weather conditions, group preparedness and other circumstances.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Tent

12 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

Tents are 2-3-4 seater.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Group meets at

Komi Republic, Vuktyl

Included in price

equipment rental (catamarans, tents, rescue. vests, awning, campfire, sauna);
3 meals a day on the route;
all transfers according to the program;
the services of guide instructors.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to the start of the tour;
insurance;
insurance against tick-borne encephalitis;
hotel accommodation and meals in the village before and after the hike;
photo and video shooting.

It's important to know

shoes at least two pairs of shoes + slates or sneakers;
a backpack with everything you need, a flashlight and batteries for it;
hygiene items;
matches;
The lighter is sealed;
clothing windproof suit;
a rain cape;
headdress;
warm clothes;
bathing suit;
dishes plate, mug, spoon, knife.

Dates and Prices

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$686

9 – 22 Aug, 2025 14 days 13 nights

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