Improvement of the mind and body

Written by Александр Сизов, Запорожье feedback about the campaign, "Pass the Ai-Petri" 28 30.04.2012g.
Hike for May holidays a very popular and attractive to tourists, especially beginners. Because you can plan in advance, purchase tickets (which are very difficult to buy already in anticipation of the holidays), will not be lost labor days, also because the data is output from all of your household, relatives, friends, etc. that if you want you can persuade, inviting them to the campaign. Although the organization of a campaign by OutdoorUkraine.com (operator) to bother much about it is not necessary, because You can take a hike, regardless of the circumstances that may arise from those who expressed a desire to go hiking.

As a novice travelers, we naturally chose the 3-day trek, taking into account also the fact that the campaign is the whole family. Hike the Ai-Petri chose not only because of the above stated, as well as for very detailed description of the hike on the site of the project operator. Liked and attractions, landscapes are expected to travel to see and of course testing that will occur, and during the campaign. Also intrigued by the unknown moment of meeting with participants of the campaign. All you people are unknown, but combined the desire to spend your holidays actively in the campaign.

  
Day 1:

  

The meeting took place entirely in accordance with the description section, "meeting" on the site, so sharpen this focus is not worth it. Then the group (10 people with the instructor, including Sergei), which was 50/50 women's and men marched to the bus. Bus was already waiting for the band and after a short loading things, all were ready to leave. After the departure after 10 trips minen instructor was announced, the cost of the train on which they were all in amazement, because no one expected her to such a price - 80 USD. / Person., It is generally considered a double fare. Counted for a maximum of 50 grn. / Person. All naturally resented, and the instructor contacted the administrator, but to change anything in the way did not work. The problem was solved easily enough with the project manager on the last day (see below). The road ran along the picturesque places that are a little calmed my nerves because passions raging in connection with the above mentioned.

Unfortunately, the trip was marred not only by its cost, and what awaited us ahead. And somewhere in the front 70% of the way (Falcon Village, the path was about 1.5 hours) was a forbidding sign, which read to prohibit the movement of "Grand Canyon". The driver of course we wanted to land immediately, but after negotiation and monitoring of transport, who ignored this prohibition sign and continued to move, the driver still agreed to go further. Along the way, it became clear the reason for this prohibition sign - on the road repairs were carried out, and because our movement was with the elements of slalom. Prior to the Grand Canyon group was not reached. The road became worse, and the driver refused to go further. Although we note that the continued movement of vehicles in both directions, and more. After landing a group trip has been paid.
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On this trouble with the delivery team at the start, in principle, were completed. Further, under the supervision of an instructor (instructor examination was carried out properly dressing packs and need further adjustment is made, and are sensible and practical advice for the future to act with respect to a backpack), the group prepared to move.

From this place it was all well and good. The movement continued on the paved road in places with wonderful views and scenery (about another 1.5 hours). On the way we Smalley enjoy views of the rock "Eagle zalet."
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At the expiration of this time the group reached the beginning of the route, the "Grand Canyon" - it was already around 13:00. After a short rest and some snacks, and the fact that someone had stashed extra, in addition to the diet in the campaign (see the recommendations that you can take with you on the project site), the group moved to the top of head to the waterfall, "Silver".
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At this stage, the instructor warned that paid trip to the waterfall climb is not difficult but lengthy and therefore it is possible to leave the backpacks at the foot of the tour under the protection of the superintendent for 5 grn. / Pack. In principle, all were willing to pay an additional fee to enjoy the pedestrian traffic light to the waterfall. But there were circumstances so that one of the participants refused to tour, and things under the group submitted its inspection. Home tour began with climbing stairs (in the words of superintendent called tourists "90 steps Shao-Lin", which basically corresponds to the reality of their number), and then climb up the dirt road (0.5 hours) with beautiful scenery (see photo).
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Description of the waterfall - it's a different story, I will note only that the name of the waterfall is fully consistent with his view. The jets of water that fall from the cliff waterfall in the sun like the jets of liquid silver, which is very impressive and fascinating in its long observation, contemplation and enjoyment.
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Enjoy this natural wonder for an hour. Return down was easy and pleasant experience on the wings of euphoria from the waterfall. Below we waited for the process of preparing for dinner on the banks of the creek, which flowed in the same waterfall.
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Lunch was prepared by the instructor, without kindling a fire on a gas burner (as fires burn in this place is prohibited.) Tea was prepared with water from a stream that washed down from sandwich loaves, with a pate, sausage, and sprats, as well as a dessert - candied fruit and dates. Specified diet is quite enough to restore their strength without heaviness in the stomach to continue the journey.
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A way laid down in the gorge of the canyon. On the road, which had two options, the instructor was asked to choose from: 1. on the upper left, the slope of the stream, which is flatter, less spectacular, but safe, 2. on the bottom of the creek, which is more difficult and rocky, but very picturesque, and which shows the movement of the stream of all kinds of thresholds (see photo).
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The group, under a single agreement, chose the 2nd version of the way. This is no pity but to move the stones was not really easy. On each boulder or stone, in danger of a dislocated ankle and hitting his head on the many trees that obstructed the movement, or even a worse thing, as we shall not speak. Moreover, the movement (for about an hour), the stream is completely successful. At the end of the passage of the stream have been waiting for one more sight of the canyon - "Bath of Youth" - a wonderful gift of nature that is given to assess not for everyone, but only those who have decided to go for a hike along this route.
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After resting for an hour already beginning to grow dark, and it was necessary to move forward, but time to move on the route had already been lost and it was necessary to decide on further action, where to camp. Of course this decision was made by our instructor, Sergei, who, after searching intelligence told us that there is a great place to organize the camp, but we have to work hard to get to it. Indeed the rise of 200 meters was not an easy task, considering that the group crossed the ascent to the mountain "on the forehead." This was the last day of the test of their physical and mental capabilities of training. On the way up, somewhere in the middle of the lift met a group that is just getting ready to break camp. The test team overcame with dignity. Efforts have been spent, when we saw the place of our future camps. All the convenience of tourists were on hand: twigs was everywhere, the echo of the water source pleasant murmur was heard in the 20 meters from the camp.
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In general, the arrangement of the camp all the fuss is all brought only pleasure. After the professional activities instructor was equipped place our focus and taut string between two trees, which were suspended two pot for cooking dinner of stewed meat and makaroshek with tea and sweets. During dinner, all in turn introduced themselves and got acquainted. After about two hours of intercourse all went to bed. As noted by the instructor: "There is nothing more enjoyable for tourists at the end of the day than to lie down to rest well-fed in a sleeping bag in the tent." Sleep was a quiet and peaceful.
Day 2

Rise at 7:00 was friendly and cheerful. After collecting the camp and breakfast with the classic oatmeal, seasoned, if desired, condensed milk with raisins and candied fruit, and then hot tea to 9:00 the band was ready to move. However, since the route was changed, for the reasons stated above, the group had to climb on the southern slope of the canyon, which had a pretty cool place to rise.

So what about the speed of movement was necessary to forget, because recovery was prolonged, and in some places pretty dangerous, so most of the band members had to resort to using improvised staffs, as trekking poles no reserves. At stops, we could observe the instructor, who from time to time produced by orienting the map and scouting more convenient and picturesque location for further repetition of the group.


By noon, the slope was conquered by the group and we settled down to rest, by the way stopping place was called "Cow's seat." Instructor was asked to organize the dinner, but declined to dinner, and this time was used to inspect sites with a beautiful panorama on the hills that were nearby (see photo), uncomplicated game of "33" to warm up the brain by singing songs.


Next, the path followed by a more gentle slope on which we took to the path of Ai-Petri, and followed the "Bald Mountain". From there, close to the cosmic egg white mountains of poor-Kir (a radar installation, and not an observatory, as many think). There we will rest and then followed by a plateau to the water source (for all this time the water supply has been exhausted), and our second stop for the night. After approximately 2-hour hike to the plateau with a tour of the remarkable species in the course of the movement, we have come to the water and place overnight, as described above.


The camp was laid out in an hour, diluted with fire and everything is already prepared for cooking dinner, when we come for a MChSniki with checking permits to follow the route of travel. Interview with the instructor. After the intruders left, the instructor preempted, they can pay a visit to the huntsman, who should pay for parking at 10grn./chel. Really just a 10min. On motocross bike (MChSniki prompted rangers) arrived two hunters who stunned us with his statement that this area has recently closed for tourism and recreation is. Therefore, we should immediately put out the fire, gather camp and relocate to the house of a forester, somewhere in an hour's walk from this place. Which was done the group.

To place a new parking lot to the team arrived 19:00, was beginning to get dark, and all tried to quickly set up camp again. In the parking lot there were several groups with an instructor one of which was familiar, our instructor. This was followed by the reunification of the two groups for a friendly dinner, to which members of our group to the fire was brought firewood and water. Dinner was in a very friendly company of like-minded until late at night. In the process of communicating from a place where the camp was located, beautiful view on the night Yalta.

Day 3

The morning began at 7:00 is very funny songs, one of the members of our group, which is fun and excessive loudness bothered to both trainers, team members tactfully did remark, but tried to reassure instructors over the active tourist remark. Somehow, the action of our fellow instructors were perceived not adequate, and these actions have moved into the category of conflict, which ended in an independent group of leaves-this man. The actions of this man was compounded by the fact that his outfit, which was fully leased (backpack, tent, sleeping bag), they were left in the camp and later had to be all things to the instructor, and was ahead of the rise and descent through the Taraktash the trail to Ai-Petri . I would like to also note that the described event is not marred the positive mood of the group.


But the events described above, me and my family did not have to participate, because weary on the eve of the rise on the southern slope of the canyon, which has not been scheduled on the route had been received minor injuries that could prevent the descent of the ladder prosperous with the Ai-Petri. Therefore, it was agreed with the group and the instructor leaving the decision about our campaign at this stage. About this solution, I also notified the administrator of the project, as well as positively settled the financial side of the issue with the cost of taxis and associated rerouting.


After a heart, and farewell to the group following this parting with the planting of an instructor in our passing car (as the cable car, unfortunately, in the pre-holiday day is not operated) for us to march along the serpentine descent ended in Yalta.


As for all the tour we were very lucky with the weather in Yalta we were able to even swim in the sea 30 April 2012.


In the evening we waited 3 unexpected surprise in the form of meetings w / train station in Simferopol with four friends from our group and then follow the same train and in the same car home.


Summing up this story about the campaign, I would say that, in general, the campaign is very, very, very loved us, and we plan to continue to cooperate with the operator - as you suggest! Good luck, good luck with your campaigns and the return home with wonderful experiences and rehabilitation of the mind and body.
, Alexander Sizov