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Mark Rowan, UK,
September 2006:
From the beginning of the trip, arriving in Moscow, the
organization and prompt response to the never ending “Russia”
factor was dealt with superity. Sasha particularly showed the
patience of a saint and ensured we arrived safely for each part
of our itinerary, while it was waiting for a chair loft pr
negotiating passport control.
The local food was plentiful (always asking for extra) and
tasting. In summary the trip was so well organized I would have
believed that Sasha even has a word with Heaven to make the
weather perfect too! |
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Enda, Ireland,
September 2006:
Thank you for everything Sasha. The whole journey was
amazing. A fascinating experience. Could not be have gotten to
the summit without your help and knowledge. Always enjoyed
listening to your stories. I am very jealous of your life.
Thanks again for making everything easy for us. I wish you every
success. And I hope we will meet again. Thank you. |
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James Haydock,
UK, September 2006:
The expedition was expertly led and well planned. Sasha did
a great job organizing this group and managing the logistics. He
is well regarding by all the officials and workers in the hotels
and on the mountain. We all successfully summated so the whole
trip was a resounding success. Thank you! |
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Snorre, Norway,
August 2006
Thanks fro being patient and helping me to the summit. Also a
big thank for fixing all the small things so that out stay went
smoothly. Greetings |
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Espen Bogen and
Cathrine Gundersen, Norway, August 2006
Dear Sasha,
Thank you so much for great trip. the feeling we had standing on
the summit was wonderful. You did a very good job as a guide and
making this into a trip we will remember for the most our lofe.
If you ever wish to come to Norway you must give us a call.
Thank you |
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Lee Morgan, USA,
August, 2006
It takes a well planned and executed
plan to get a lazy old man (me) to the
trip за Mt-Elbrus. Sasha led a
wonderful expedition of Irish, Welsh, Scotch, Norwegian and one
American (me). An excellent plan, well done.
Thank you, Sasha. |
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Denis Mulhair,
Longford, Ireland, August 2006
Good organization and effective acclimatization program led to
very successful expedition. I wish you every success.
Many thanks |
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Gerard Thomas,
Flaherty, Ireland, 31 August 2006
Dear Sasha,
Many thanks for organizing a wonderful trek to the summit of
Elbrus. Your guidance was superb and your timing impeccable. It
was a privilege to travel to such remote part of Russia with
such a respected guide. I do hope we will travel together in the
future… perhaps to Siberia or Northern Mongolia! You must meet
us in Ireland in the near future. It would be a pleasure to
return your most gracious hospitality.
Thousands thanks |
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David Denholm,
UK, August 2006
Our trip well organised and everybody reached the top of
Elbrus – 11 from 11! Everybody was on well mood. I’ll advise my
mountaineering friends to go on this trip.
Thanks |
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Jonathan Waugh,
UK, August 2006:
We would have been lost without Sasha (quite literally in
the blizzard on Elbrus). Sasha ensured food. Accommodation and
buses were always available on time – we mean feet in Russia.
Cheers! |
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Holly Keith,
USA, August 2006:
Sasha is a GREAT man and GREAT guide and he tells a pretty
good joke. I would follow him up (and safety down) any mountain.
Thank you Sasha. |
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Kimberly Lange,
USA, August 2006:
Sasha is an integral part of not only climbing Mt Elbrus but
negwtafy Russia as well. This trip would not possible without
him. He is most courteous. Kind $ thankful guide of all
international trips I have climbed. When I come back, I will
call Sasha first, until then blue skies and happy feet. |
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James Eugene
Lalor, Ireland,
Jim Lalor, July 2006:
The trip lived up to my expectation. Sasha is a very
professional guide, tolerant, patient and very safe. Olga did
very well under testing conditions. The group bonded very well
which helped to overall enjoyment of the expedition. |
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Colm Faulkner,
Ireland, July 2006:
My first time walking and had a great trip. Would recommend
company. Guides looked after people very well. Olga meatballs
were very nice too. |
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Michael
O’Connor, Ireland, July 2006:
Amazing. The walking has been great but tough – summit day
was incredibly exhausting. The hotel in Terskol was fine and the
local cafes satisfactory – although more variety in food would
be welcome. If possible the basic nature huts were a bit of a
shock. Sasha was very professional and facilitating overall a
very positive experience to date. |
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Torgrim Haaberg,
27 July 2006:
Sasha is a guide who knows all about the Russian nature. A
lot of experience and a lot of good humor. A pleasure to stay in
his company. |
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Brigid Duggan,
Ireland, July 2006:
Great trip – beautiful country – stupendous scenery! Many
thanks to Sasha for making it so memorable! |
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Paul Mc Keagney,
Ireland, July, 2006:
Thank you very much for helping me achieve one of the
biggest challenges in my life. You showed great leadership by
patience, understanding and helping us through. I hope to walk
with you gain. |
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Liam Boyle,
Ireland, July 2006:
My second trio so I knew what to expect. Walking was good,
weather was great. First day acclimatization walk was quite
tough. Sasha as last year was great. He is friendly and
professional. Summit day was excellent. |
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Michael Keane,
June 2006:
Sasha you are a good man, a good guide and a good friend.
Hope to see you in Ireland some day.
May God bless you in your work. |
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Pat Holland,
June 2006:
Dear Sasha,
Many thanks for all your help, you made our holiday in Russia
memorable experience. You were so good through on many
occasions. Without you we would not have had so good a holiday.
Hope to meet you in Ireland sometime. |
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Michael Laffey,
June 2006:
Many thanks Sasha for a wonderful climb on the Mountain and
for all your help on this very lovely trip. You are a wonderful
guide and person. Regards to your wife and six children. I will
never forget the lovely times we had. Looking forward to meeting
you again. |
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Tom Rea, June
2006:
Thank you very much. We would have been lost without your
help, guidance and information. |
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Jerry Lalor,
June 2006:
Thanks Sasha for all you have done, all I can say. If you
ever come to Ireland you are very welcome to stay in my house.
Thank you, Sasha. |
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Tommy O’Connor,
June 2006:
Thanks Sasha for your patience and help, look forward to
meeting you again, hopefully in Ireland. Best regards. |
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Noel O’Meara,
June 2006:
Dear Sasha,
Thanks for being a wonderful Father to us all. Thanks too for
your patience and your interesting explanations of Russian life
especially the phrase “It’s Russia”. I hope you can visit
Ireland one day.
Good luck to you and your family. |
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Looren Woolham, June 2006:
Sasha was a very experienced and capable guide on Elbrus. He
looked after me on the mountain, I was suffering from attitude
illness, headaches and fatigue – he encouraged and motivated me
to complete the climb (up and down) and for his help I am very
grateful. I would travel with Sasha on any trip – he has a
lovely personality and is very helpful.
P.S. Sasha you are very good at treating women, well better than
Irish men! |