Manpupuner and Dyatlov Pass

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We invite you to hike Manpupuner through the Dyatlov pass!

An interesting journey through the Northern Urals to one of the wonders of Russia – the Manpupuner plateau. Along the road there are pristine forests dotted with pristine lakes, rivers and endless mountain tundra.

You will visit the Dyatlov Pass and see with your own eyes the place of the tragedy of 60 years ago. The hike is long, intense and passes through the most beautiful places of the Ural Mountains.

Route thread: Ivdel city – Auspiya River – Dyatlov Pass – Otorten Mountain (1234 meters) – Yanighachehakhl Mountain (1024 meters) — Pechora River — Manpupuner ridge – Pechora River – traverse of the Main Ural ridge in the opposite direction – Auspiya River – Ivdel city.

Location

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Ivdel

Hiking tours

from

US$ 500

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Tour highlights

Manpupuner Plateau

You will walk through the protected Ural taiga and the mountains of the Northern Urals to one of the seven wonders of Russia

Dyatlov Pass

You will be able to overcome the famous pass and test yourself for strength

The Nature of the Northern Urals

Enjoy the harsh but beautiful nature in your own way and take gorgeous pictures to remember this adventure

Hiking in the Urals

You will be able to prove to yourself what you are capable of, because this is not an easy walk in nature

Conquering the heights

You will climb to the top of Mount Otorten, which offers an incredible view

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, drop-off to the village of Ushma, the way along the Auspiya river
(150 km by car, 7 km on foot with backpacks)
The meeting of the group at the railway station Ivdel (Sverdlovsk region) at 3:00 — 4:00.
This time is determined by the arrival time of the train.
To get on this train, you need to purchase tickets for it in advance and get to Yekaterinburg by train or plane. And from the Yekaterinburg railway station go to Ivdel.
Transfer to an all-terrain vehicle of the type "Ural", "GAZ66".
Transfer to the village of Ushma (6-7 hours).
On the way, we enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Northern Urals from the window.
We will prepare lunch upon arrival.
We will walk along the Auspiya River for about 7 km and camp early, because the day was quite difficult.
Meals: lunch, dinner.
Day 2 - Dyatlov Pass
(18 km on foot with backpacks)
We continue along the Auspiya River.
We will have lunch at the famous tourist parking lot.
This place is also called "Fork-spoon" because of the huge wooden devices carved by tourists.
Very close to this place, Dyatlov's group was encamped.
Then we gradually climb up to the Dyatlov pass.
The pass separates Mount Kholat-Chakhl (1,079 m, translated from Mansi "mountain of the dead") and Mount Nine (905 m).
We will make a halt, take pictures of the beautiful panoramas, and go down a little lower, to the stream, where we will set up camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - Mount Otorten
(16 km on foot with backpacks, 8 km radially light)
In the morning, we will have a steep climb to the Main North Ural ridge towards Mount Otorten (1234 m).
At its foot lies the picturesque mountain lake Lunthusaptur (Lake of the Lonely Goose).
Not far from it, we will make a lunch snack, after which we will make a radial ascent light to the top of Mount Otorten.
After climbing, we move towards Yanig-Hachehahl mountain (1024 meters).
Or we'll set up camp right here. Depending on the condition of the group and the weather.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 - Reserve day (rest day)
The planned section of the route may take longer than indicated in the description.
Therefore, so that our campaign does not turn into a race for survival, we include reserve days.
This is due to the weather, the condition of the trail, and other unforeseen situations.
If everything goes according to plan, we move on along the route.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 - The path along the Main Ural ridge
(20 km on foot with backpacks)
Today we walk all day in the direction of the north along the Main Ural ridge and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - The way to the sources of Pechora
(more than 24 km on foot with backpacks)
We continue our journey through the pristine places of the Northern Urals, along the great northern Pechora River.
We observe the tundra and forest tundra zone almost to the horizon.
Such landscapes are unusual for the people of central Russia, and therefore especially attractive.
Our maximum plan for today is to reach the sources of Pechora.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 7 - Reserve day (rest day)
A reserve day in case of bad weather and behind schedule.
Even in summer, the weather in the Northern Urals is very unpredictable.
Rains and winds are frequent here, because the Ural Ridge acts as a barrier to the movement of air masses.
If everything goes according to plan, then we will make a day on the route.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 8 - Manpupuner Plateau
(20 km on foot light)
Today is the day when we will climb the Manpupuner plateau.
We make the ascent light (without backpacks) into the depths of the Pechora-Ilych Reserve.
We walk and admire the unique weathering pillars, enjoy the views, and take pictures of "kilometers of film".
We return to the camp at the headwaters of the Pechora River for the night.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 9 - The way back
(20-25 km per day with backpacks)
We are going back the same route.
We ate most of the food, so it's much easier to walk.
We are walking through familiar places.
But as practice shows, any familiar place can be seen from a completely different angle.
This can be influenced by the weather, the time of the bottom, the angle of incidence of light, and just your mood.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 10 - The way back
(20-25 km per day with backpacks)
We are going back the same route.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 11 - The way back
(20-25 km per day with backpacks)
We are going back the same route.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 12 - Parking under the Dyatlov pass
(12-15 km on foot light)
Is everything on schedule? So, we'll make a day trip under the Dyatlov Pass.
We will make radial exits to Mount Holat-Chakhl (1079 m) and Mount Nine (905 m).
Let's eat berries that have already begun to ripen: cloudberries, shiksha, blueberries, lingonberries.
And even cook a berry compote.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 13 - The way to the Fork-Spoon parking lot
(25 km on foot with backpacks)
We are moving to the Fork-Spoon parking lot known to us.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 14 - Walking route back, departure
(150 km by car, 10 km on foot with backpacks)
Early rise.
After breakfast, we go out to the Auspiya River, from where our hiking route began.
An all-terrain vehicle will pick us up and take us to the Ivdel railway station by 18-19:00.
We recommend taking tickets home from Yekaterinburg after 15:00 the next day.
The route schedule can be adjusted by the instructor guide depending on the weather conditions and the condition of the group.
Meals: breakfast.

Difficulty

Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.

Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty: 8 out of 10.
This tour is suitable for all lovers of outdoor activities in good physical shape, who do not have health problems.

The weight of the backpack is 17-22 kg.

The total mileage is about 170 km with a backpack and about 30 km light.

Accommodation

Tent

13 nights

Comfort

Basic

The hike involves spending the night in 3-4 local tents. If you want double or single occupancy, you take your tent.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Ivdel

Included in price

drop-off from the city of Ivdel to the starting point on cross-country vehicles;
ejection from the finish line to the city of Ivdel on cross-country vehicles;
three meals a day on the route (hot breakfasts and dinners, lunch snacks at the crossings and full lunches on half-days);
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
the work of instructors;
group equipment (tents, gas equipment, cylinders, boilers);
group first aid kit;
communication and navigation equipment (satellite tracker);
signaling devices (false fire, hunter's signal);
payment for stay on the territory of the reserve;
consultations on the selection of clothes, ticket purchase;
a signature buff.

Paid extra

transfer to and from Ivdel railway station;
meals during the Ivdel road - the beginning of the route and back (on the road 6-8 hours, we recommend taking a snack in one direction, as well as stock up on cereal bars, nuts, dried fruits on the way back);
insurance against n/a;
tips for guides.

It's important to know

The hike is a trekking with backpacks, where we carry food, personal and public equipment on ourselves. Therefore, you need a good physical shape and a comfortable backpack with a hard back and a wide waist belt.

It is also necessary to be mentally prepared for the difficulties associated with changing weather conditions. From warm sunny weather to strong wind and cold rain. You need to pay as much attention to your equipment as possible.

The weight of public equipment and food ranges from 5 to 7 kg per person. Calculate the weight of your personal belongings!

Equipment:

backpack 80-100 L (hard back, comfortable and wide waist belt) + small lightweight backpack for radial exits;
a cape for a backpack from the rain;
travel mat;
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0/-5);
trekking poles (preferably with clicklock or flicklock clips);
a seat with an elastic band (hob).

Clothing and shoes:

trekking boots (ankle is fixed, thick sole). we wear new shoes 10 days before the hike! plus brodniks, chevers or ugc stockings to overcome fords;
sports sandals or slates for the camp;
gaiters / "lanterns" (worn over boots, protect from dew and debris);
raincoat (not polyethylene) or membrane suit;
running suit (better according to the type of encephalitis with a mesh);
insulated jacket;
fleece jacket;
thermal underwear (moisture-wicking);
lingerie;
T-shirt or long sleeve shirt;
2 T-shirts (preferably synthetic);
panama hat with mesh, cotton gloves, fleece cap;
trekking socks (2-3 pairs, synthetic).

What else to take:

dishes (plate, mug, spoon, knife — not ceramic, matches in hermetically sealed);
personal hygiene products;
first aid kit is personal, in case of chronic diseases (the instructor will have a public first aid kit with a standard set of medicines) + elastic bandage, sterile bandage — 2 pcs., chlorhexidine in small. in a bottle, a rolled patch on a fabric base, wide;
headlamp + set of spare batteries;
a set of threads with a needle;
lipstick is hygienic;
thermos flask (0.5 -0.7 l);
individual 0.5l water bottle;
2 liters of breadcrumbs;
mosquito and midge repellents 1 can (better than deta);
personal pocket snack (nuts, bars).

Documents:

passport;
insurance policy (optional);
money for additional expenses (5000-10,000 rubles).

Additionally (optional):

camera (video camera);
3-4 m rope, durable (for drying clothes, repairs);
suntan facial cream (50 ml is enough for several people);
sunglasses that do not transmit ultraviolet light.

Dates and Prices

US$ 500

29 Jul – 11 Aug 14 days 13 nights

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