TOPOLCAMP MOUNTAINISM SCHOOL
You can attend mountaineering training camps with us.
What awaits you:
What awaits you:
- PREPARE FOR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
- MASTERING MOUNTAINISM SKILLS
- TRAINING AND GAINING MOUNTAIN AND MOUNTAINISM EXPERIENCE
- WE WILL ISSUE YOU A MOUNTAINISM BOOK
Maxim Cherkasov
Maxim Cherkasov Chief instructor, mountain guide IFMGA/KMGA
Maxim not only leads groups to the most picturesque and difficult mountain areas, but also teaches safe movement techniques, rope handling and emergency measures in the mountains. Under his guidance, you will gain valuable knowledge, improve your skills and be able to conquer peaks safely.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
- ALL THOSE MADLY IN LOVE WITH THE MOUNTAINS
- WHO WANT TO GAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR CLIMBING SKILLS
- THOSE WHO ARE PREPARING TO GO TO THE BIG MOUNTAINS
- WHO WANT TO GO THROUGH A REAL SCHOOL OF COURAGE
- WHO WANT TO GAIN SUSTAINABLE SOFT SKILLS
WHERE?
Dugoba is an alpine camp located in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan.
- 150 ROUTESThe area offers more than 150 routes — mixed, ice, snow, and rock climbing.
- Various Difficulty LevelsAlpine routes range from category 1B to 6A in difficulty.
- Perfect ConditionsHundreds of renowned mountaineers have trained here.
Thanks to its ideal conditions, the location is perfect for mountaineering training and camps.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Our school offers courses for climbers of all levels — from beginners to ranked athletes. Instructors assess participants’ skill levels on-site and assign them to appropriate groups.
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BEGINNER LEVELFor badge and 3rd sports category - SPORTS LEVELFor 2nd sports category
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Our school offers courses for climbers of all levels — from beginners to ranked athletes. Instructors assess participants’ skill levels on-site and assign them to appropriate groups
- BEGINNER LEVELFor badge and 3rd sports category
- SPORTS LEVELFor 2nd sports category
BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The program may be adjusted depending on participants’ experience and weather conditions.
DAY 1-2
Arrival of participants in Osh
You must arrive in the city of Osh no later than 8:00 a.m.
Departure from Osh at 9:30 a.m. by organized transfer.
Transfer route: Osh — Dugoba checkpoint (4 km from Dugoba Base Camp), via the gorge and the Sheveli Pass.
A section of the route from the Mashalyan checkpoint to the Dugoba checkpoint (about 7 km) is covered on foot with light packs, bypassing the enclave; luggage is transported separately by vehicle.
Arrival at the camp, snack, hotel accommodation, and an organizational meeting with the instructors.
Departure from Osh at 9:30 a.m. by organized transfer.
Transfer route: Osh — Dugoba checkpoint (4 km from Dugoba Base Camp), via the gorge and the Sheveli Pass.
A section of the route from the Mashalyan checkpoint to the Dugoba checkpoint (about 7 km) is covered on foot with light packs, bypassing the enclave; luggage is transported separately by vehicle.
Arrival at the camp, snack, hotel accommodation, and an organizational meeting with the instructors.
DAY 3-9
Training and ascents
Training sessions and climbs are conducted according to the group program.
The camp offers comfortable camping facilities with 2–3-bed rooms equipped with bedding. There is a dining hall/bar with a fully equipped kitchen, as well as several summer kitchens. The base has electricity, a sauna with a swimming pool, and shower facilities. Guests can also use a TV with satellite antenna, a DVD player, and a guitar. Satellite internet and a landline telephone connection are available. Local mobile networks are accessible in the camp area and from some of the surrounding peaks.
There are relatively short approaches of 2–3 hours to high camps on Selsky Hump (3000 m), from where ascents can be made on routes ranging from Grade 1B to 5A.
The camp offers comfortable camping facilities with 2–3-bed rooms equipped with bedding. There is a dining hall/bar with a fully equipped kitchen, as well as several summer kitchens. The base has electricity, a sauna with a swimming pool, and shower facilities. Guests can also use a TV with satellite antenna, a DVD player, and a guitar. Satellite internet and a landline telephone connection are available. Local mobile networks are accessible in the camp area and from some of the surrounding peaks.
There are relatively short approaches of 2–3 hours to high camps on Selsky Hump (3000 m), from where ascents can be made on routes ranging from Grade 1B to 5A.
DAY 10
Descent to the city of Osh
Part of the route is again covered without backpacks; after the checkpoint we transfer by vehicle and arrive in Osh.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
Upcoming sessions:
- May 13–26, 2026
- October 10–19, 2026
1200
$
- Training under the guidance of IFMGA/KMGA–certified mountain guide Maxim Cherkasov, along with experienced instructors
- Transfer: Osh — Dugoba Alpine Camp — Osh
- Vehicle transport of food supplies and shared group equipment
- Kitchen rental and chef services
- Three meals a day. On climbing days, snacks are taken for the route. Dinner on the arrival day and breakfast on the departure day are included
- Accommodation in cabins and a trailer at the Dugoba Base Camp
- Shared group equipment (ropes, radios, emergency medical kit)
- Assistance from guides with gear preparation and selection (communication in the trip chat, personal consultations if needed)
- Physical training program in preparation for the expedition (upon request). Personal fitness coaching is available for an additional fee
- Branded club merchandise and certificates
The alpine camp is located in the Dugoba Gorge, on the right (orographic) bank of the river of the same name, slightly above the former Soviet-era Dugoba Alpine Camp, at an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters.
The camp offers comfortable accommodation with 2–3-bed rooms equipped with bedding. There is a dining hall–bar with a fully equipped kitchen, as well as several summer kitchens. The base has electricity, a sauna with a swimming pool, and shower facilities. Guests can also use a TV with a satellite antenna, a DVD player, and a guitar. Satellite internet and a landline telephone connection are available. Local mobile networks are accessible in the vicinity of the camp and from some of the surrounding peaks.
The camp offers comfortable accommodation with 2–3-bed rooms equipped with bedding. There is a dining hall–bar with a fully equipped kitchen, as well as several summer kitchens. The base has electricity, a sauna with a swimming pool, and shower facilities. Guests can also use a TV with a satellite antenna, a DVD player, and a guitar. Satellite internet and a landline telephone connection are available. Local mobile networks are accessible in the vicinity of the camp and from some of the surrounding peaks.
Three meals a day, prepared by our cook.
On climbing days, we take snacks with us.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact our administrator.
Dinner is included on the arrival day, and breakfast on the departure day.
On climbing days, we take snacks with us.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact our administrator.
Dinner is included on the arrival day, and breakfast on the departure day.
- Travel from your city to Osh and back
- Medical insurance for the duration of the program (mandatory)
- Additional meals
- Rental of personal equipment. Rental prices can be found on the Dugoba Alpine Camp website
FAQ
The main goal for any mountaineer is to reach the summit and return safely.
To achieve that, solid physical preparation is essential — it’s the foundation.
A tired person becomes slower, struggles to work as part of a team, stops thinking clearly, and makes poor decisions.
All of these factors directly impact safety and the success of the climb.
That’s why your key task before coming to mountaineering school is to prepare well physically.
You’ll need good endurance and overall fitness.
You can request a training program from our administrator or consult with an instructor (guide) in the group chat.
To achieve that, solid physical preparation is essential — it’s the foundation.
A tired person becomes slower, struggles to work as part of a team, stops thinking clearly, and makes poor decisions.
All of these factors directly impact safety and the success of the climb.
That’s why your key task before coming to mountaineering school is to prepare well physically.
You’ll need good endurance and overall fitness.
You can request a training program from our administrator or consult with an instructor (guide) in the group chat.
We have some gear available for rent.
Please write in the group chat or contact your guide to check availability.
Please write in the group chat or contact your guide to check availability.
There is Wi-Fi at the base (it can be unstable at times, but you’ll always be able to send a message).
There’s also a spot not far from the camp with good mobile internet reception — you’ll just need to take a short walk.
We recommend using the “O!” mobile operator.
There’s also a spot not far from the camp with good mobile internet reception — you’ll just need to take a short walk.
We recommend using the “O!” mobile operator.
There will definitely be some in the evenings!
Most of the time at the mountaineering school is dedicated to training,
but occasionally in the evenings we gather to share stories, play guitar, or watch movies together.
Most of the time at the mountaineering school is dedicated to training,
but occasionally in the evenings we gather to share stories, play guitar, or watch movies together.
If you carry all your own gear, your backpack will weigh around 20–25 kg (possibly more).
You can also hire porter services — the cost is 200 KGS per kilogram.
You can also hire porter services — the cost is 200 KGS per kilogram.
If you have the time, be sure to visit Issyk-Kul Lake — a stunning mountain lake — and take a dip in the hot springslocated near Bishkek.
It’s a perfect way to wrap up your mountain adventure.
It’s a perfect way to wrap up your mountain adventure.
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