Reviews

 Dmitry Rybalchenko is probably the best mountain guide and instructor I’ve ever met. Huge thanks to Dima for the unforgettable vibes, all the handy tips, and those chill talks during breaks and on the lift <3

 There are plenty of mountain guides / but not so many that give you the feeling of safety and that you can trust them with your life! Guides are put to the test in dangerous conditions to make tough calls/ I would trust Dmitri on any mountain and recommend him strongly ! I’ve climbed Elbrus and many other mountains over the years and GOOD guides are hard to find!!!

 Hey Dima,
 It’s been a while since our climb, and I’ve only just started to realize what I achieved. I just wanted to say a huge thank you. You probably don’t even know how much you taught me. I’m so glad it was you who introduced me to the mountains. I’m sure we’ll meet again, I still have plenty to learn from you 😉

 Hi Dima!
 Our summer adventure is behind, and I just had to say thanks for being our guide. Young, energetic, calm, and confident, you made us all feel like everything would be okay. You paced us well, didn’t let us slack off 🤪, and taught us so much with patience and humor.

 The best part? Watching you work, we knew you were making smart decisions. No overthinking, no risks, just getting us to the top and back safely. With you, it’s never scary.

 Thanks for the awesome time on Elbrus, our amazing guide.

 P.S. One flaw though: you don’t play the "Svintus" game! 🤣
 P.P.S. Sasha and Valera say hi, and don’t worry, we’re keeping tabs on you!

 In January 2021, at the BigWood ski resort, Dmitry was the ski instructor for my daughter and son. We had tried lessons with other instructors before, but the kids liked Dmitry the most. From what they told me, it was the atmosphere during his lessons that stood out. Dmitry conducted the sessions calmly, without unnecessary pressure, and was great at figuring out what was working and what wasn’t. He could easily explain things in a way they understood.

 Each lesson started with a warm-up, and during the session, they practiced a variety of techniques. From what I observed, Dmitry has a natural talent for connecting with kids. He even kindly gave up one of his days off to make sure we didn’t have to pause the training schedule.

 All in all, I highly recommend Dmitry as an excellent ski instructor!

 Dima, I just want to thank you for your professionalism! You helped me overcome my fear and taught me how to really feel the skis. After training and chatting with you, all I’m left with is positivity and confidence!

 Dmitry! A huge thank you not just for sharing your skills and knowledge but for making sure they really stuck. I made it down the mountain and officially joined the ranks of skiers!

 An extra big thank you from Irina, she’s so grateful that you didn’t let her give up and made her stick with it. And your motivational pep talk at the end was the cherry on top.

 Wishing you success and students who aren’t completely hopeless!

 Dmitry did a climbing course for our group, which was super fun and engaging. Also, he paid great attention to the safety aspect and self-protection when in the mountains

 Dmitry Rybalchenko is the best guide I’ve ever hiked with. Dima’s a total pro — tons of experience, big-time achievements, and just someone you can count on, even in the trickiest situations (been there, done that 😉). What I loved most was the vibe he created for the group — everything felt fun, easy, and just right. If you’re planning any kind of climb, no matter how tough, I can’t recommend him enough!

 To Whom It May Concern

 I and five other climbers joined a 7-day climb on Elbrus in June 2021, led by mountain guide Dimitry Rybalchenko.

 From the outset the entire team was extremely impressed by Dimitry’s knowledge of mountaineering, experience, patience, enthusiasm, communication skills and sense of humor.

 Throughout our mountaineering training course, acclimatization rotations and summit attempt Dimitry exhibited an extremely high level of professionalism.

 On summit day, and despite extreme inclement weather conditions, forcing all other climbers on the mountain to turn around, myself and one other climber pushed on for the summit, with the complete confidence that we were in the safe hands of Dimitry, summiting at 9.59AM on 16 June 2021. Without Dimitry we would certainly not have succeeded.

 We very much look forward to our next climb with Dimitry and would have no hesitation in recommending Dimitry as a mountain guide.

 Thank you Dimitry

 Robin Brown

 Scotland, Dubai and Kenya

 I’m so happy I got to train with Dmitry for skiing! I learned so much in such a short time. Absolutely the max skills in the minimum amount of time! Now I’m truly loving every moment on the slopes 😁. Huge thanks to Dmitry! I totally recommend him to anyone who values technique, style, and safety on the mountain ⛷.

 Huge thanks for the ski lesson at BigWood! In just one hour, we tackled all my mistakes, and I got some great exercises to make sure I don’t repeat them in the future.

 I’m self-taught, and this session was a real eye-opener. It’s so much better to fix bad habits with an instructor than to keep reinforcing them.

 The lesson was intense but so worth it! I worked up a proper sweat because, for once, I wasn’t just skiing however I felt like. I was skiing properly, with Dima keeping a close eye on me and giving feedback every step of the way.

 I absolutely loved it! The satisfaction I felt at the end was amazing. I can’t recommend Dima enough. He’s a brilliant instructor and a top-notch skier. So glad I got to learn from him!

 I want to give a big thank you to Dmitriy for his top-notch training. He’s incredibly dedicated and gives it his all. Dmitry is a supportive and attentive coach, and with his guidance, you’ll be skiing in no time. I can say that from personal experience.