The Konzhakov stone, belonging to the Northern Urals, is the most high mountain V Sverdlovsk region. Its peak reaches 1569 meters. Every year this peak is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the country and abroad. No wonder - the landscapes here are truly magnificent. Most often, tourists call the mountain briefly and in their own way - Konjak.

origin of name

For the first time, the Konzhakovsky stone is mentioned in sources of the eighteenth century along with the Konzhakovka River, which is a tributary of the Lobva River. As E.K. Hoffman, the head of the North Ural expedition sent by the Russians, wrote geographical society, the mountain owes its name to Vogul Kozhnakov, who set up a yurt at the foot of the mountain and lived in it, hunting.

Description of the mountain

The Konzhakovsky stone is a large mountain range with several peaks. First of all, this is, in fact, the Konzhakov stone. The next one is Tylaysky Stone with a height of 1471 meters, then Ostray Kosva - 1403 meters, Serebryansky Stone - 1305 meters, Northern Job - 1263 meters and, finally, Trapezium - 1253 meters.

Most of the slopes are covered with kurumniks of varying sizes. The most common rocks are gabbro, pyroxenite and dunite. Zoning is clearly visible here - the forest is replaced by forest-tundra, and the peaks are covered with mountain tundra. A large number of cedars grow on the slopes of the mountain in the forest zone. You should be careful here - in some places you can stumble upon magnetic anomalies, which cause a lot of trouble for tourists who navigate using compasses.

The weather here, as most often happens in the mountains, is quite changeable. Moreover, sunny, windless weather is very rare. But it rains on the slopes almost every day. It is no coincidence that a joke is popular among local tourists: if Konjak is visible, it means it will rain. And if you can’t see it, it means it’s already raining.

During the winter the slopes become covered big amount snow. In some places it lies all summer.

The climb to the top point of the Konzhakovsky stone is difficult and long. Unprepared people, having climbed to the top, then complain of pain in their legs for several days. Every step it seems that the top is already very close. But, having risen several tens of meters, the tourist is again convinced that the goal of the journey is still far away. On highest point Konjak has a tripod made of metal profile with a Russian flag. Also left underneath were various pennants, a 24kg weight with a broken handle, and a number of other memorabilia. Once upon a time, a sewer manhole cover lay here, causing considerable surprise among tourists.

Having climbed to the top of Konjac, the most persistent mountain lovers are rewarded with the splendor of the unfolding panorama. If the weather cooperates and you do not encounter rain or clouds, then the view will be remembered for a lifetime. The cliffs of the Silver Stone look especially elegant. The cone of the Kosvinsky stone makes an indelible impression on many. There are rumors that it is in the depths of this rock mass that there is a mysterious bunker built by the military. Some even claim that it is here that the control center of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Perimeter system is located, thanks to which Russia can unleash its entire nuclear potential on any point in the world. The basis for these assumptions are the special properties of the rocks that make up the Kosvinsky stone.

Although the Konzhak Stone is truly unique and symbolic (it is here that the highest point of the Sverdlovsk region is located), it has never been given the status of a natural monument.

Job's failure

After visiting Konjak, you should definitely visit Job’s Gap – its coordinates: N 59º 38.104´ E 059º 10.358´. Here the plateau ends abruptly on the eastern side.

It is the Job gap that is one of the few glacial cirques preserved in these parts. The failure has a depth of 300 meters with an average slope of 35 degrees. Rocks of different colors are visible on the surface (the light shade of some of them creates the illusion of being illuminated by the sun). In some places you can see surprisingly smooth walls - as if polished.

The Poludnevaya River flows along the bottom of the canyon. Here, even in the hottest summer, the ice and snow do not completely melt. Small waterfalls falling from cliffs are formed by streams that flow into the hole. Although the name of the canyon is quite formidable, it is quite possible to go down into it - the slopes are not too steep. But in winter it is much more dangerous here - you should go down on foot or on skis very carefully. An undetected failure can turn into a tragedy. There were many precedents.

Alas, today a serious threat hangs over this beauty. If the residents of the Urals and tourists from all over Russia do not show their readiness to defend Konjak, then a quarry will appear in its place. The fact is that the Dunites of the Middle Urals enterprise can begin mining dunites, and in the open pit. Initially, work was supposed to begin in 2014. And the permit for their work was signed back in 2007. True, the general public learned about this only recently. Experts estimate the reserves of the Iovskoye deposit at 20 million tons of dunite. Such deposits are enough for the field to operate for up to 30 years.

Of course, such plans caused a storm of indignation among the public. Primarily among environmentalists and tourists. Today, industrialists have not started development, but can start it at any time.

Every year on the first Saturday of July, a large number of people gather here. It is on this day that the Konjak mountain marathon is held. It was first held back in 1996. Participants come here not only from all over the Sverdlovsk region and Russia - there are many amateurs here mountain sports and from abroad.

Songs are written about Konjac, paintings are painted, and poems are written. And the most popular place where tourists stop is called the Glade of Artists.

How to get to Konjak?

The best way to get to the Konzhak Stone is by car. First, drive along the Serov highway from Yekaterinburg. Before reaching Serovoy, turn to Severouralsk, and then to Karpinsk. Having passed it, you will find yourself on a dirt road - along it you can get to Kytlym. The roads here are bad, so you should drive carefully. The distance from Karpinsk to Konzhak is small - only 50 km. But due to bad roads, the journey takes up to 2 hours. In general, the distance from Yekaterinburg to the foothills of Konjak is about 450 kilometers.

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Konzhakovsky stone is one of the beautiful peaks of the Northern Urals. The height of the mountain is 1569m. In the lower part, the slopes are covered with coniferous forests, and higher up to the top there is tundra and stone placers. Every year in July it hosts a festival that attracts more than a thousand participants. Nearby are also the peaks of Serebryansky Stone and Kosvinsky Stone.

2. For clarity, I drew a diagram of the trail to the Konzhakovsky stone (red line)

How to get to Konjak?

Most convenient option get there by car. You can, of course, take buses or trains to Krasnoturinsk, then to Karpinsk, then catch a ride towards the village of Kytlym - but this is a very long way. So, from Karpinsk to Kytlym there is a dirt road. At the 50th kilometer, near the Katysher meadows, the Katysher River flows, and here is the beginning of the trail.

Brief description of the trail (see map):

The trail runs from Katysher meadows to the very top (21 km one way), it is marked with kilometer signs and marathon red flags. Before reaching a couple of hundred meters from the Katysher River, a dirt road goes deep into the forest on the right. Follow it until the fork for 4 km, here turn left. Further straight to the forest. This place can be reached by SUV.

Further through the forest across the bridge on the Konzhakovka River to the Artists' Glade. In this part of the trail the forest gradually ends and the tundra begins. From here begins the difficult climb to the Job plateau. After a few more kilometers along rocky areas to the top of Konjak.

Popular options for trekking to Konjac:

1. Option for the hardy. Leave the car at Katysher meadows and set up camp. From here you can easily walk to the top of Konjak, which is 21 km one way. The journey there and there will take 11-13 hours. This is exactly how marathon athletes run ( best time marathon – 3 hours)

2. Normal option. Leave the car at Katysher meadows. Then walk to the point “Meadow of Artists” (14 km). Set up a camp. There is water and comfortable places for tents. The next day, climb lightly to the top of Konjak (7 km one way).

If you have an SUV, then you can shorten the path to the top by 7 km by driving along the forest road to the “car parking” point (see map)

3. Road Karpinsk-Kytlym

4. Eighth kilometer of the trail. Fir forest.

5. Marked trail on the Job plateau

6. At the beginning of summer you can see snow on the slope

7. Alpine meadows with green grass on the Job plateau. Job's Gap is visible in the distance

8. Photos from the mountain marathon

The hike to the Konzhakov Stone is one of the most popular tourist routes, accessible, due to its remoteness, mainly for hikers. The length of the walking part of the trail is about 21 kilometers in one direction. The trail to Konjak passes through the Job Plateau.

Iovskoe Plateau is a mountain plateau located at an altitude of 1100 to 1200 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Konzhakovsky Stone mountain. The plateau is interesting not only for its views of the surrounding area, but also for its abundant “forbs”. During the period of active flowering of grasses, the plateau becomes like a green carpet shimmering with different colors...


When walking along the plateau, as well as throughout the entire mountain range, you must be careful: grass and moss grow on the stones - kurumnik, enveloping the stone and the space between the stones - it is quite possible to trip and get hurt. During the period of snow melting and after rains, water flows between the stones in abundant streams, heading from the lowest point of the Job plateau, the Job gap, replenishing the Job river, which originates here...



On the plateau, especially from the heights of the foothills of the Konzhakovsky Stone, a small patch of water is visible - a lake. This is not an ordinary lake. Once upon a time, about 200 years ago, on the site of the lake there was a quarry in which platinum was mined.

Dunite deposits found at the foot of the mountain, on the territory of the Job Plateau, laid the foundation for the development of a quarry, and as a result, the construction of a road for transporting the extracted material. By the way, dunites - rock, consisting of olivine with an admixture of chromite, used in industry as a refractory material. It is assumed that the quarry will be no more than 500 meters in diameter and up to 30 meters deep.

The photographs clearly show the outlines of the future quarry (click on the photo to enlarge)....



Actually, the presence of a road that is not yet closed to ordinary tourists made it possible to carry out a road trip almost to the foot of the Konzhakovsky stone.

Mount Konzhakovsky Stone, located in the southern part of the Northern Urals, on the territory of the Sverdlovsk region, is one of highest peaks Ural ridge. The height of the mountain is 1569 meters. The foothills of the Konzhakovsky Stone are covered with dense coniferous forest, gradually disappearing as you rise to the top of the mountain. Starting from approximately an altitude of 900 - 1000 meters, the slopes of the mountain are already covered with mountain tundra and stone placers - kurumnik.



The name of the mountain is associated with the name of the hunter - Vogul Konzhakov, whose yurt stood at the base of the mountain many years ago.



Climbing the mountain does not require special sports training, but a certain amount of physical endurance will not hurt you. The trail goes both along a flat path and along a ridge. In some places you have to move, jumping from stone to stone, and even climb up a rock mass. In June there is still snow on Konjak, so part of the trail goes through slippery, falling snow. It is better and more reliable to follow the marked path.



The Konzhakovsky stone offers an excellent view of the surrounding area. In clear weather, the entire ridge and gorges are clearly visible.

No less beautiful views They also open on the way to the Konzhakovsky stone.



The weather conditions are also impressive: within an hour you can find yourself in a dense cloud front and see a rainbow spreading widely over the mountains of the Northern Urals.

The road to the Konzhakov stone

The road to the Konzhakovsky Stone is more suitable for SUVs; a Nissan X-Trail and a Toyota RAV were spotted at the foot of the mountain. On the way we also met a VAZ "six"...



During intense rain, as well as during intense snow melting, in places the road practically turns into a mountain river.



In some places there is snow on the sides of the road, especially on the darkened side of the mountain.

How to get to the Konzhakovsky Stone by car, GPS coordinates

Coordinates of the Konzhakovsky stone: N 59º37.915´; E 59º08.052’.

Kerzhaks are representatives of the Old Believers, carriers of a culture of the North Russian type. They are an ethno-confessional group of Russians. In the 1720s, after the defeat of the Kerzhen hermitages, they fled east to Perm province, fleeing political and religious persecution. They have always led a rather closed communal lifestyle due to strict religious rules and traditional culture.

The Kerzhaks are one of the first Russian-speaking inhabitants of Siberia. Here the people were the basis of the Altai masons, they contrasted themselves with the “Rasei” (Russian) later settlers of Siberia. But gradually, due to their common origin, they were almost completely assimilated. Later, all Old Believers were called Kerzhaks. To this day there are Kerzhat villages in remote places that have virtually no contact with the outside world.

Where live

From the Urals the people settled throughout Siberia, until Far East and Altai. IN Western Siberia people founded villages in Novosibirsk region: Kozlovka, Makarovka, Bergul, Morozovka, Platonovka. The last two no longer exist. Today, the descendants of the Kerzhaks live in Russia and abroad.

Name

The ethnonym “Kerzhaki” comes from the name of the Kerzhenets River, which is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Number

Due to the Soviet transformations of society, the influence of such factors as collectivization, atheism, dispossession, industrialization, many descendants of the Kerzhaks stopped observing ancient traditions. Today they consider themselves to be part of the all-Russian ethnic group; they live not only throughout Russia, but also abroad. According to the population census conducted in 2002, only 18 people classified themselves as Kerzhaks.

Religion

The people believed in the Holy Trinity of the Orthodox Church, but in their religion they retained faith in various unclean spirits: brownies, water spirits, goblins, etc. The “worldly” - adherents of official Orthodoxy - were not allowed to pray at their icons. Together with Christian faith the people used many secret ancient rituals.

Every morning began with a prayer, which was read after washing, then they ate food and went about their business. Before starting any task, they also said a prayer and signed themselves with two fingers. Before going to bed they said prayers and only then went to bed.

Food

Kerzhaki were prepared according to ancient recipes. They cooked various jelly, and as the first course they ate thick Kerzhak cabbage soup with kvass and barley groats. Open pies “juice shangi” were made from sour dough, which were greased with hemp juice. Porridge was made from cereals and turnips.

During Lent, fish pies were baked; it is noteworthy that whole fish was used, not gutted. They just cleaned it and rubbed it with salt. The whole family ate such a pie, they made a circular cut on it, removed the top “lid”, broke the pie into pieces, and ate the fish from the pie with forks. When the upper part was eaten, they pulled the head and removed it along with the bones.

In the spring, when all supplies ran out, Lent began, during this period they ate fresh greens, leaves with shoots of horsetail, bitter turnips (colts), pickled honey, and collected nuts in the forest. In the summer, when haymaking began, rye kvass was prepared. They used it to make green okroshka, radish, and drink it with berries. During the Assumption Fast, vegetables were harvested.

For the winter, the Kerzhaks prepared berries, soaked lingonberries in tubs, ate them with honey, fermented wild garlic, ate them with kvass and bread, fermented mushrooms and cabbage. Hemp seeds were roasted, crushed in a mortar, water and honey were added and eaten with bread.

Appearance

Cloth

For a very long time, people remained committed to traditional clothing. Women wore slanted sundresses made of fabrics (dubas). They were sewn from painted canvas and satin. They wore light canvas shaburs and leather cats.

Life

They have been engaged in farming for a long time, growing grain crops, vegetables, and hemp. There are even watermelons in the Kerzhak gardens. Domestic animals include sheep and, in the Uimon Valley, deer. The people were very successful in trade. Livestock products and products based on deer horns, which are considered very useful and healing, are sold.

The most common crafts are weaving, carpet making, tailoring, making accessories, jewelry, household items, souvenirs, basket weaving, making wooden and birch bark utensils, pottery, and leather production. Burlap was made from hemp, and oil was pressed from the seeds. They were engaged in beekeeping, carpentry, stove laying, and artistic painting. The elders passed on all their skills to the younger generation.

They lived mostly in large families of 18-20 people. Three generations of the family lived in one family. Family foundations in Kerzhak families have always been strong. The head was a big man, he was helped by a big woman mistress, to whom all the daughters-in-law were subordinate. The young daughter-in-law did not do anything around the house without her permission. This obedience continued until she gave birth to a child or the young ones separated from their parents.

Children from an early age were instilled with a love of work, respect for elders, and patience. They never brought up by shouting; they used instructive proverbs, parables, jokes, and fairy tales. People said: to understand how a person lived, you need to know how he was born, got married, and died.


Housing

The Kerzhaks built log huts with gable roofs, mostly rafters. The frame of the dwelling consisted of intersecting logs laid one on top of the other. Depending on the height and method of connecting the logs, different connections were made in the corners of the hut. The construction of the dwelling was approached thoroughly so that it would last for centuries. They surrounded the hut and the yard with a wooden fence. There were two boards as a gate, one on the outside of the fence, the second on the inside. First, they climbed up the first board, crossed the top of the fence and went down another board. On the territory of the yard there were buildings, premises for livestock, storage of equipment, tools, and feed for livestock. Sometimes they built houses with covered courtyards and made sheds for hay called “booths”.

The situation inside the hut was different, depending on the wealth of the family. The house had tables, chairs, benches, beds, various dishes and utensils. The main place in the hut is the red corner. There was a goddess with icons in it. The shrine must be located in the southeast corner. Under it were stored books, lestovki - a type of rosary of the Old Believers, made in the form of a ribbon of leather or other material, sewn in the form of a loop. The ladder was used to count prayers and clones.

Not every hut had closets, so things were hung on the walls. The stove was made of stone and installed in one corner, slightly away from the walls to avoid fire. Two holes were made on the sides of the stove for drying mittens and storing seryanka. Above the table there were small shelves-cabinets where dishes were stored. The houses were illuminated using the following devices:

  1. splinters
  2. kerosene lamps
  3. candles

The Kerzhaks' concept of beauty was closely connected with the cleanliness of their homes. The dirt in the hut was a shame for the mistress. Every Saturday, the women began cleaning early in the morning, washing everything thoroughly and cleaning it with sand to smell the wood.


Culture

An important place in Kerzhak folklore is occupied by lyrical, drawn-out songs, accompanied by a very unique voice. They are the basis of the repertoire, which includes some wedding and soldier songs. The people have a lot of dance and round dance songs, sayings, and proverbs.

The Kerzhaks living in Belarus have a unique singing style. Their culture was influenced by living in this country. You can easily hear the Belarusian dialect in the singing. IN musical culture The settlers also included some genres of dance music, for example, krukha.

Traditions

One of the strict religious rules of the Kerzhaks is to cross the glass when it was accepted from the wrong hands. They believed that there could be evil spirits in the glass. After washing in the bathhouse, they always turned over the basins, into which “bathhouse devils” could move. You need to wash before 12 o'clock at night.

Children were baptized in cold water. Marriages among the people were strictly permitted only with co-religionists. One of the features of the Kerzhaks is their attitude to the truth and the given word. The following words were always said to the young:

  • go to the barn and joke there alone;
  • do not light it, extinguish it until it flares up;
  • If you lie, the devil will crush you;
  • you stand in truth, it’s difficult for you, but stand still, don’t turn around;
  • promiseha nedahe - sister;
  • Slander is like coal: if it doesn’t burn, it gets dirty.

If a Kerzhak allowed himself to say a bad word or sing an obscene ditty, he dishonored not only himself, but also his entire family. They always said with disgust about someone like this: “He’ll sit down at the table with these same lips.” People considered it very indecent not to say hello even to a person whom you know little. After saying hello, you need to pause, even if you are in a hurry or busy, and talk to the person.

From the nutritional characteristics, it should be noted that the people did not eat potatoes. It was even called in a special way “devil’s apple.” The Kerzhaks did not drink tea, only hot water. Drunkenness was highly condemned; they believed that hops lasted in the body for 30 years, and dying drunk was very bad; you wouldn’t see a bright place. Smoking was condemned and considered a sin. People who smoked were not allowed near the holy icons; everyone tried to communicate with him as little as possible. They said about such people: “He who smokes is worse than dogs.” They did not sit at the same table with the “worldly”, did not drink, did not eat from other people’s dishes. If a non-Christian entered the house during a meal, all the food on the table was considered polluted.


In Kerzhak families, the following rules existed: all prayers, knowledge, and conspiracies must be passed on to their children. You cannot pass on your knowledge to older people. Prayers must be learned by heart. They cannot be told to strangers; the Kerzhaks believed that this would make the prayers lose their power.

Traditions closely related to work were very important for the Old Believers. They have a respect for work, which is considered good for the earth and nature. The hard life of the Kerzhaks, persecution, contributed to their caring attitude towards the land as the highest value. Laziness and careless owners were strongly condemned. Often these were paraded in front of large numbers of people. They always cared about the harvest, the health of the family, livestock, and tried to pass on all their life experience to the future generation. It was considered a sin to sit at a dirty “filthy” table. Every housewife baptized the dishes before cooking, and suddenly devils were jumping on them. If a stranger came into the house, they always washed the floor and wiped the door handles afterward. Guests were served separate dishes. All this is related to the rules of personal hygiene. As a result, there were no epidemics in the Kerzhak villages.

After work, special rituals were performed that returned the lost strength to the person. The earth was called mother, nurse, bread-maker. Kerzhaks consider nature to be a living being, they believe that it understands man and helps him.

The people had a reverent attitude towards fire and water. Forests, grass and water were holy in their understanding. They believed that fire cleanses the body and renews the soul. Bathing in healing springs was considered a second birth, a return to original purity. The water that was brought home was collected from rivers against the current; if it was intended for medicine, it was taken downstream, while a spell was pronounced. Kerzhaks never drank water from a ladle; they always poured it into a mug or glass. It is strictly forbidden for people to pour dirty water onto the river bank or take out garbage. Only the water that was used to wash the icons could be poured out; it was considered clean.


It was considered a sin to cry or lament at a funeral; people believed that the deceased would drown in tears. 40 days after the funeral you need to visit the grave, talk with the deceased, remember him with a good word. Parental days of remembrance are connected with the funeral tradition.

Kerzhaks who live today continue to observe religious rituals. The older generation devotes a lot of time to prayers. There are many ancient icons in the houses of Old Believers. To this day, people are trying to preserve their traditions, rituals, religion, and moral principles. They always understand that they need to rely only on themselves, their skills and hard work.

Konzhakovsky Stone is the highest point in the Sverdlovsk region and one of the highest peaks in the Urals - 1569 meters. Part of a mountain range represented by several peaks: Serebryansky Stone, Trapezium, Tylaysky Stone and others. The place is famous and popular among tourists not only in the Urals, but also in Russia - every summer the Konzhak marathon is held here with a race to the top. Minerals are hidden in the depths of the mountain, which form magnetic anomalies in some places, knocking down the compass needle. Snow in small pieces sometimes does not melt all summer.

  • 6 years of experience in organizing ascents to the Konzhakov Stone
  • Dozens of climbers of different ages who have been to the summit
  • Upon completion, a certificate of ascent is issued, as well as a commemorative badge of the tourist club

Mount Konzhakovsky Stone is located 400 kilometers north of Yekaterinburg. Is popular place for beginner tourists and climbers. Climbing the Konzhakov Stone in November is an interesting and exciting adventure, which is suitable not only for those who are getting acquainted with hiking life for the first time, but also for those who want to warm up before a more serious route. A camping stove will fill a special winter tent, and preparing the camp for the night will allow you to look at yourself and others from a new perspective.


Overnight stays during the ascent will be in a tent with a stove that is heated all night. Therefore, it will be warm - we will not freeze!


Due to the short duration of the route, you can safely go on the route with families: both teenagers and slightly younger participants (after discussing this issue with the organizer).

Having visited the mountains just once, you will again and again strive to go where you can touch the clouds. But if you have never been to the mountains, then it’s time to think about a mountain trip. For example, take part in climbing the Konzhakov Stone.

*A discount on payment for climbing the Konzhakov Stone is provided to tourists who have previously traveled with the Sputnik sports travel club!

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Our offer includes the most complete list of services at the lowest cost. There are no additional costs other than those indicated.

This route has been successfully completed by our club many times, all organizational details have been checked and worked out to the smallest detail.

If you are a group of 8 or more people, we will conduct this route on dates convenient for you.

We will provide you with quality equipment at a reasonable price. You have the opportunity
travel lightly and save a lot of money.

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Fill out the application and, closer to the start, make a small advance (from 10%) in the most convenient way for you. The rest of the amount is due on the start day.

Reliability

Our sports tourism club is officially registered, enters into contracts and pays taxes. Experienced instructors on the routes. Only modern and high-quality equipment is used.

Those who go on a hike with our tourist club for the second or more time receive a discount on participation from 5%.

1. Route and requirements 2. Hiking plan 3. Cost of participation 4. Equipment recommendations

the city of Yekaterinburg - the city of Krasnoturinsk - the Konzhakovka river - "Glade of Artists" - the Job plateau pass - Mount Konzhakovsky stone (1,569 meters) - the Job gap pass - the Konzhakovka river - the city of Krasnoturinsk - the city of Yekaterinburg.

Required documents: passport, medical insurance policy

Physical training requirements for participants: It is desirable to be in good physical shape and free of chronic diseases. The summit is also suitable for beginners.

Rules of participation and safety precautions when climbing the Konzhakov Stone

1 day

The entire group meets at 08:00 local time at the Marins Hotel Park Hotel in the center of Yekaterinburg (map). Pre-launch photo, seating arrangements and departure to the north of the Sverdlovsk region. The distance to the desired place is almost 450 kilometers, or 8-9 hours with stops at roadside cafes. Before reaching the village of Kytlym, near the Konzhakovka River, we set up camp and collect enough firewood to heat the stove at night. Dinner.



Day 2

Breakfast. We pack up the camp and move to the Artists' Clearing. The peak of Konjak (1569 meters) is about 21 km from our first camp. There are 13 of them to go through. Usually the trail is well-trodden by snowmobiles, so it goes well, your feet don’t fall into the snow. If you have drags, you can take them with you and carry your backpack in them. On the way to the Artists' Glade you will need to cross small rivers several times. In both places there are bridges made of logs, but they become icy and you need to be careful and careful when crossing. After a slight ascent and descent, the road finally rises and gradually gains altitude all the way to the Job plateau, where we will go tomorrow. Depending on the weather conditions and the preparedness of the group, the transition to the Artists' Glade can be accomplished either without lunch or by having a snack halfway there. Upon arrival at the clearing, we set up camp, set up tents, prepare firewood, settle in - here we have to spend 2 nights.


Day 3

Summit day. Breakfast, preparations. We take with us thermoses with hot tea/coffee, a snack, spare mittens and hats (for this you can take a small backpack with you or empty a compression bag) and hit the road. From the camp to the top you need to gain about 770 meters of altitude, or about 8 km on foot. The slope at the initial stage is quite steep, the snow is no longer so compacted, and it is more difficult to walk. Having climbed to the Iovskoye Plateau, you can take a short break, look around the surroundings from a height of 1100 meters and take a photo with the monument to the 300th anniversary of Ural metallurgy. Then we continue our way to the top. In November, this is a completely snow-covered route; in some places you can feel the boulders under the snow, and in the summer you have to walk not only along the path, but also along the kurum. Usually the ascent takes 3-4 hours. The highest point of Konjak (1569 meters) is marked with a tricolor and a metal cross - you can’t miss it. IN good weather The highest point of Konjac offers a magnificent view. After a photo session and a snack, we begin our descent from the top. There is no need to rush - the slope is steep in places. The descent will take about 2-3 hours. If you love and know how to snowboard or alpine skiing- you can take them with you on the route and descend from the top on them. Upon returning to camp - dinner and rest.



4 day

Wake up (possibly early), breakfast, gather camp. We walk 13 km along the road that leads to the Artists' Glade. We have lunch, wait for the ordered transport, take our seats and go home. The journey is also 8-9 hours, 450 km. The bus will take the group to Hotel Marins Park Hotel. Estimated arrival time is 20:00.


The route or schedule along the route can be adjusted on the spot, based on weather conditions, the preparedness of the group and other circumstances.

Program cost: 8 900 rub.

Included in the price:

  • Transport Ekaterinburg - Konzhakovka River and back (by car)
  • Meals along the route (we cook ourselves over the fire, burners)
  • Group equipment (Arctic hangar tent, stove, gas, burner, pharmacy)
  • Instructor

The price does NOT include:

  • Eating at a roadside cafe while traveling

Clothes and shoes:

  • Trekking boots, insulated boots;
  • Gaiters or shoe covers with galoshes;
  • Socks: 2-3 pairs of cotton, 1-2 pairs of wool or insulated;
  • Thermal underwear top + bottom;
  • 2 pairs of pants, trekking trousers (cotton, membrane, fleece, etc.);
  • Windproof pants, raincoat;
  • T-shirts 2-3 pieces, warm jacket or sweater 2-3 pieces;
  • Jacket with a hood, anorak, down vest;
  • Warm down jacket with a hood;
  • Gloves, insulated gloves or mittens;
  • Several hats, a cap or bandana, a balaclava;