Tulymsky Kamen

What it is

Tulymsky Kamen is the main summit of the Tulym ridge in the Northern Urals and the highest point of Perm Krai. It rises in the region's north-east, inside the Vishera Nature Reserve, one of the most remote parts of the Urals. Fir and spruce taiga covers the slopes up to about 800 m; above that come mountain tundra and kurums, fields of large boulders that you cross slowly and carefully. Some slopes are steep, and avalanches occur here in winter.

When and how

Entry to the reserve requires a permit from its administration and is limited to approved routes, with a safety briefing before each group sets out. Getting there takes more than a day: a transfer from Krasnovishersk, then sections by water and on foot. Routes along the Tulym ridge take about five to seven days. The season runs from June to September.

Tip

Apply for the permit well in advance. Pack waterproof boots, gaiters, a waterproof shell and strong repellent against mosquitoes and midges.