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Weather in the reserve
For many tourists, hiking the Putorana Plateau is considered a great success. After all, the Siberian region, with its colorful landscapes, mountains, rivers, and lakes, is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The nature reserve got its name from its many beautiful lakes, which is why Putorana literally means "Land of Lakes with Steep Shores." Incidentally, the waters of our region contain more beneficial minerals than those of Lake Baikal.
What to expect on the routes in summer and autumn
First, I'd like to describe what tourists encounter when visiting Putorana. Numerous beautiful, cold mountain rivers, such as the Kochumdek and Muisma. The unforgettable rivers of the plains, the Sukhaya Tunguska or Tutonchana, and many others, remain forever etched in the memories of those who have ever visited them. But when heading into the taiga, we must remember what awaits us in this pristine natural environment, and we should be prepared for it. The reserve is located in the Arctic Circle, so in July, the plateau experiences a polar day. Those embarking on the journey should be aware that at night, the temperature in the mountains drops significantly, reaching around 5 or 10 degrees Celsius.
For tourists visiting in the fall, starting around August 25th, there's a chance to see the Northern Lights, an unforgettable and magnificent miracle of our nature. However, both fall and summer in Siberia can be quite chilly, regardless of the season. And sometimes, the opposite happens. Some years, July has been hot, reaching 38 degrees Celsius in the shade. In other years, the warm weather lasted only about two weeks throughout the summer. Therefore, warm clothing is always a good idea here. As the saying goes: Siberians aren't those who don't fear the cold, but those who dress warmly.
What can you find in Putorana?
Given that we're surrounded by the taiga, we certainly shouldn't forget about the world around us. Insects and mosquitoes will be our primary nuisance. A distinct advantage of the North is that ticks are uncommon here. In the hot summer, mosquitoes and spiders will be a nuisance, and midges appear in August. But our guides help anglers and hikers easily overcome these minor infestations. Moreover, midges are present only in the taiga zone and are not found in open terrain. We recommend bringing a mosquito net to cover your head, mesh clothing, long-sleeved shirts and T-shirts, and a couple of sprays of insect repellent.
What you need to take with you on the route
Of course, there's no need to remind anglers visiting our region what to pack, as each angler is individually equipped. Therefore, here's a brief list of essentials for beginners and those new to the taiga.
- Shirts (T-shirts) must have long sleeves;
- Trousers made of membrane fabric;
- Fleece tracksuit;
- The jacket is warm because the nights in the mountains are cold;
- Several pairs of socks;
- Thermal underwear;
- Sports cap and baseball cap;
- Raincoat;
- Storm suit;
- Footwear – boots or rubber boots;
- Sneakers, flip-flops optional.
From tourist equipment you need to have:
- Backpack and sleeping bag;
- Packaging for things to keep them dry;
- Sunglasses;
- 2-3 cans of repellent (insect spray).
