My first Crimean campaign

Report hike across Crimea Water and Stones 13-19.07.2013 Author: Anastasia Kuleshov, Komsomolsk, Poltava region, Ukraine. Rating: 4.5 Looking back, I remember with a smile the day when my mother showed me a poster OutdoorUkraine, which she found quite by accident. After a brief negotiation, we ventured out on our first trip to the Crimea - "Water and Stones". This was followed by reading the reviews , buying equipment that will describe later , and ... Here we are at the station of Simferopol , wondering which of the passing tourists will be in our group. Soon gathered a decent crowd - 15 people. We were among the guys from Russia, Ukraine , and even from Belarus. We hastily introduced , distributed provisions and moved towards the long-awaited adventure. Talking about the technical details of the campaign , I would like to say a few words about the equipment . I went camping with a new backpack , karematov , sidushkoy , trekking sticks and Socks . Frankly, I'm not sorry about any purchase. By the next campaign I plan to buy quality shoes - my sandals strongly slid downhill , and shoes were soaked on the first day , and after three days of desperate attempts to dry them , they were left on the tree. Also, I advise you to carry a headlamp flashlight , a good sunscreen and light dishes. Do not try to leave the facility for ticks - they are not in the woods less than mosquitoes. During the hike we resisted and water in the form of rain , and the stones in the form of steep descents , and even wind snesshy several tents last night . However - I have a week I can not move from delight obtained in the 6 days . Climbing the North Demerji , mysterious cave Emine- Bair-Khosar swimming in icy Jur -Jur - every day was unique , bringing new emotions . With great warmth recall the evening gatherings around the campfire . What could be better than a cup of fragrant tea , fun games and intimate stories? Responding to inquiries about the campaign of acquaintances , I always start with the words of physical activity with which we are faced with the first steps . Although I would not call myself weak , but the first couple of days legs ached terribly . Therefore, I advise everyone to realistically assess their physical abilities and pay attention to the complexity of the specified campaign. But despite this , I'm sure that the next hike will certainly take place !