Stanovoy Range

The Stanovoy Range is a mountain chain in the Russian Far East running roughly east-west across a remote part of Siberia. It forms an important regional watershed and a natural geographic barrier.

The range has been known to local indigenous peoples for centuries and was mapped and traversed by Russian explorers from the 17th century onward as the Russian Far East was incorporated into the empire. It has remained relatively little altered by modern development.

The Stanovoy Range sits in the Russian Far East, spanning a wide area of eastern Siberia. It is far from large urban centres and lies across administrative regions rather than near a single major city.

• Recognize the Stanovoy Range as a remote, expedition-grade destination-there is little or no tourist infrastructure, so arrange logistics, guides and river/overland transport well in advance with experienced outfitters.
• Plan trips for the short summer window (typically July-August) when snow and river conditions are most manageable; outside that window many routes are impassable.
• Expect to be entirely self-sufficient and prepare for limited rescue options-notify local authorities or a trusted outfitter of your route and travel dates, and allow large time margins for remoteness.