SKI SAILING
THE GUIDE
WHAT YOU SEE, IS WHAT YOU GET
Hi, I’m Denis Alexandrovich Lomakin
Now you are on my website, this is a lively and always up-to-date personal lifestyle blog about my private tours, training courses and travels in Russia and around the World. Each of my tours is unique, whether it’s an individual or a group program format — this is an example of how I create really interesting projects just by sharing my thoughts and experiences.
My activities in winter are related to work, training and practice in Russia and Canada. In the new winter season of 2025, I am launching my skitour programs on the Kamchatka Peninsula, where more than 10 new interesting formats are planned. The schedule of the 2024/25 winter season is currently in planning, and in the middle of summer you can get acquainted with the new tours.
In 2023, I created the educational project in Russia «The Safe», here I organize and teach professional courses on First aid in the wild according to the standards of the International Red Cross. This season, I have expanded the number and format of educational programs for adults and teenagers, you can see the course schedule here.
This summer, in July and August, you will be able to join my trekking programs on the Kamchatka Peninsula and in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria, the Bezengi alpine camp.
A little bit about my training and work over the years. Time flies and years fly by, but the results with each season only inspire and stimulate us to move on. I am currently continuing my studies at the Canadian Avalanche Association and applying all the knowledge I have gained to safely stay in the mountainous area for myself, as a guide, and you, as participants. I continue my practice and work in many Canadian companies specializing in the provision of ski guide services, such as: heliski, catskiing, skitour, avalanche patrol, avalanche safety and mountain rescue.
And one more piece of good news. This year I was elected a Member of the Presidium of the Avalanche Association of Russia, I am sure this will give a new round in my avalanche education, as well as in the development of the association.
I am sure that in today’s world it is very important to adhere to international standards of education, I believe that the experience gained should be confirmed by certification, diplomas. I try to increase my list every year, which I wish you too.
See you at my skitour programs in Kamchatka Peninsula, Avalanche safety training courses and First Aid courses in the wild.
Denis Lomakin (DL)
Summer, June, 2024
Certification:
Certificate of the Canadian Avalanche Association CAA (Avalanche Operation Level 1).
Certificate of the Canadian Avalanche Association CAA (Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced Skills AvSAR).
ICS Canada Certificate introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100).
Certificate of the Canadian Red Cross (Wilderness First Responder/Coast Wilderness Medical Training 80 hours).
CWMT Wildlife Emergency Specialist.
The educational project «SAFE» First aid in the wild.
Member of the Avalanche Association of Russia https://avalancheassociation.ru/
Member of the Presidium of the Avalanche Association of Russia https://avalancheassociation.ru/
Ski touring & Ski Sailing
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA
SEASON 2025
SKI TOURING IN THE LAND OF VOLCANOES
Kamchatka — Russia begins here. A very interesting offer awaits you in the new season!
A winter and Spring ski tour to the Kamchatka Peninsula is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the wildlife of this region and see it in all its diversity. This season, I propose new routes, including climbing volcanoes and hills, living in tents and huts in remote areas, as well as visiting the thermal springs of the peninsula. The programs of the new season are held from January to May 2025. It will be an unforgettable adventure for fans of extreme recreation and an active ski tour.
A THOUSAND METERS UP, TWO THOUSAND METERS DOWN, OR — SKI TOUR ON VOLCANOES
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
SAFETY
Your safety is the top priority.
We want you to enjoy your trip and always be ready to come back to us again and again.
- PROFESSIONALISM
Risk avoidance lies in planning, preparation and practice. We learn and train on our own not only in the off-season, but we also do it together with you in real conditions on ski days. We are constantly updating our first aid, leadership and avalanche training skills. We check the weather conditions daily and evaluate the avalanche situation not only at the program location, but also in the nearest areas, in order to be as informed as possible during the upcoming hours in the mountains. We review and contribute to the production of avalanche safety bulletins. Every season we practice avalanche rescue and other emergency scenarios so we can be prepared to respond to any situation. - YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BEST AND MOST SAFE — MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE
Your guide will be your mentor and friend during your program. He loves nature and is ready to share his skills and recommendations during his days in the mountains. If you have any questions or suggestions to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable, please let him know and he will definitely consider them.
The guide will meet you every morning to discuss daily weather observations, give you first hand verified snow conditions and discuss with you which locations are suitable for skiing that day. This information will help the guide and you to protect yourself and minimize your risks.
The guide also has an avalanche kit, which includes an avalanche transceiver, a shovel, an avalanche probe, a first aid kit, as well as an extra layer of clothing and other emergency supplies. - PROTECTIVE AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Whether it be a lodge, mountain hut or tent-camp, we are fully stocked with first aid and emergency supplies at program locations.
All guests are provided with radio stations to communicate with the guide and other guests.
In case you don’t have a working ski or split/snowboard, avalanche transceiver, probe or shovel, we will provide you with a spare working set.
Your personal gear is also your safety gear — keep it maintained and in good condition.
If your skis or snowboard are not suitable for the conditions in which the programs take place, we have additional equipment that will be available on site and you can rent it. - INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you consider your insurance coverage and needs before you begin your trip.
All of our skiing programs do not include emergency medical and evacuation insurance to cover expenses incurred due to illness or injury that requires hospitalization or doctor visits.
INSURANCE is your only option to get reimbursed, don’t forget that.
GALLERY
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA
Contact ME
YOU CAN CALL ME DIRECTLY OR SEND ME AN EMAIL. I WILL BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH BOOKING AND PLANNING TRIPS TO RUSSIA.
Please Note:
I am often away in the backcountry skiing with limited or no internet/phone service so there may be a delay in my response.
Thanks for your patience
Denis Lomakin