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Start - End Dates |
Project Name |
Project Setting, & Description |
Meeting Location |
More info |
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W |
March
15-26 |
The Great Baikal
Trail
Winter Project 2008 |
Severobaikalsk, northwestern coast of Lake
Baikal, Republic of Buryatia, Russia |
Severo-
baikalsk |
report |
|
1 |
May
26-30 |
Sacred Mountain -1 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, village Bolshoe Goloustnoe. Bolshoe Goloustnoe is a
small traditional fishing village seated up on the shore of teh
lake. Work: Construction of a safe trail to a peak which is
sacred to the Buryats, the local indigenous people. This trail
offers a magnificent view of the lake and the Goloustnoe river
delta. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full |
|
2 |
June 25 – July 5 |
Monomakh’s Hat |
Setting: We can’t exactly call
this a project on Baikal, as the stationary volunteer camp will
be located some distance from the shore – about an hour’s walk.
However, this is more of an advantage than a drawback. The camp
will be situated in the territory of the rustic resort “Tyoplie
ozera na Snezhnoi” (Warm Lakes on Snezhnaya). This resort is
located on a ridge of the Khamar-Daban mountain range, about 7
kilometers from Lake Baikal, along the rushing mountain river “Snezhnaya,”
and on the banks of three beautiful forest lakes. The three
lakes – Isumrudnoe (Emerald), Skazochnoe (Fairy-tale), and
Tyoploe (Warm) – are located deep in the forest at the foot of
the mountain “Shapka Monomakha” (Monomakh’s Hat). In the summer,
the water in the lakes heats up to 25-28 degrees Celsius, which
is why the lakes are called “The Warm Lakes.” The combination
of the snow-covered peaks of the Khamar-Daban, amazing plants,
clear glacier water in the river “Snezhnaya,” and the sandy
beaches of the Warm Lakes create lasting impressions. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
3 |
July
3 -16 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - 1 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
4 |
July
3 -16 |
Sacred Mountain - 2 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, village Bolshoe Goloustnoe. Bolshoe Goloustnoe is a
small traditional fishing village seated up on the shore of teh
lake. Work: Construction of a safe trail to the sacred mountain
respected by Buryats, one of local tribes. This trail opens a
magnifisient view on the lake and the Goloustnoe river delta.
|
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
|
|
5 |
July
16 – 29 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - 2 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
6 |
July
16 – 29 |
In the Jungles of Khamar-Daban – 1
|
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal. It is a “jungle” because the vegetation reminds one of
the lush Amazon wilderness. Enormous trees and ferns that grow
taller than a man flourish. Work: 6 kilometers of trail requires
restoration |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
7 |
July
16 – 29 |
Monakhovo - Snake Bay - 1 |
Setting: A remote and peaceful area
on the eastern side of Lake Baikal near a small fishing village
on the shore of Chivyrkuiskyi Gulf, one of the most beautiful
places on Lake Baikal. Water in the bay reaches a comfortable
temperature. Work: Trail construction and signing. |
Ulan-Ude |
The project is
full
description |
|
9 |
July 26 –
August 8 |
Lake Baunt – the wild
north project |
Setting: This project takes place in
a sparsely populated region with wild nature, picturesque lakes,
rapid rivers, high mountains, and hot springs. Work:
Construction of a trail, viewing platforms, rock stairways,
trail markers, and wooden signs. |
Ulan-Ude |
The project is
full
description |
|
10 |
July 28 –
August 10 |
In
the Jungles of Khamar-Daban – 2 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal. It is a “jungle” because the vegetation reminds one of
the lush Amazon wilderness. Enormous trees and ferns that grow
taller than a man flourish. Work: 6 kilometers of trail requires
restoration. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
11 |
July 29 –
August 11 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - 3 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
12 |
August
1-14 |
Maksimikha – 1 |
Setting: Maksimikha Bay on the
southeastern coast of Lake Baikal. The area has a warm climate,
and there are several natural, hot spring spas nearby. Work:
Clearing a trail corridor, building log bridges and dikes,
marking the trail and constructing rest stops. |
Ulan-Ude |
The project is
full
description |
|
13 |
August
1 - 11 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - with children |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full |
|
14 |
August
12 - 24 |
In
the Jungles of Khamar-Daban – 3 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal. It is a “jungle” because the vegetation reminds one of
the lush Amazon wilderness. Enormous trees and ferns that grow
taller than a man flourish. Work: 6 kilometers of trail requires
restoration. |
Irkutsk |
description |
|
15 |
August
11 - 24 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - 4 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
description |
|
16 |
August
11 - 24 |
The
Land of Baikal’s taiga - 5 |
Setting: Southern coast of Lake
Baikal, between the picturesque villages of Listvyanka and
Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a small fishing town reachable
only by foot or boat. The existing trail, which is treacherous
in places, is well-known for its beautiful vistas and has always
been very popular with hikers of all ages. Work: Construction of
a safe trail between Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty. |
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
|
|
17 |
August
12 – 25 |
Baby Trail |
Setting: The northwestern coast of
Lake Baikal, near two lakes that are good for swimming. Work:
Trail building and teaching English with youth 1 ½
- 10 years old,
in partnership with a nearby School of Tourism and Environmental
Education. The students will actively participate in the
project. |
Irkutsk |
description |
|
18 |
August
12 – 25 |
Holy Nose |
Setting: A remote and peaceful area
on the eastern side of Lake Baikal near a small fishing village
on the shore of Chivyrkuiskyi Gulf, one of the most beautiful
places on Lake Baikal. Water in the bay reaches a comfortable
temperature. Work: Trail construction and signing. |
Ulan-Ude |
description |
|
19 |
August
14 - 27 |
Maksimikha – 2 |
Setting: Maksimikha Bay on the
southeastern coast of Lake Baikal. The area has a warm climate,
and there are several natural, hot spring spas nearby. Work:
Clearing a trail corridor, building log bridges and dikes,
marking the trail and constructing rest stops. |
Ulan-Ude |
description |
|
20 |
August 30 – September 12 |
The
"Stars of Balan-Tamur" |
Setting: East of Lake Baikal in the
ancient, untouched Siberian nature of Dzherginskii National
Nature Reserve. Although not near Lake Baikal, this project
gives a chance to experience an area of pure wilderness,
picturesque lakes, rapid-running rivers, and high mountain peaks
in the sparsely populated northeast corner of the Buryat
Republic. Work: Clean up and widen the trail where it already
exists, and build up whole new stretches of the trail, often
using rock walk-ways to do so. We will also create switchbacks
where the terrain might be too steep, and mark the trail with
special directional and other signs. |
Ulan-Ude |
description |
|
21 |
September
1 -14 |
Tunkinski National Park |
Setting: the Eastern Sayany
Mountains, South of Lake Baikal in Buryatia - a place of
beautiful, contrasting landscapes. Located away from Lake
Baikal, this project nevertheless gives volunteers the chance to
experience an area of wilderness, hot springs, rapid-running
rivers, and high mountain peaks near the town of Arshan . Work:
Developing a trail and constructing ladders and steps to one of
the waterfalls, a very popular tourist attraction.
|
Irkutsk |
The project is
full
description |
|
22 |
September 2-15 |
Maksimikha - 3 |
Setting: The GBT volunteer camp will
be located on the sandy beach of the picturesque Maksimikha Bay,
on the southeastern shore of Lake Baikal. Maksimikha Bay is part
of Barguzin Bay, the biggest and one of the most beautiful bays
of Baikal. The water in the bay is comfortable for swimming in
the summer months, and inland from the beach is a pine, birch
forest. The project site is about 1 km from a tourist camp,
which was inactive last year, and 12 km from Maksimikha, a
village with about 700 mainly Russian and Buryat residents,
located on the shore of the lake. |
Ulan-Ude |
description |
