Tau Academy is an outdoor school that combines online learning with mountain expeditions.
Our platform offers a range of courses, introducing beginners to various outdoor activities like rock climbing, multi-pitch climbing, traditional climbing and Ice climbing . For experienced enthusiasts, we provide advanced training to confidently venture into the mountains.
With Tau Academy mountains will become more accessible and safer. You will be able to master the theory online, and then go on a trip with a company of like-minded people and get to know the mountains even closer.
Our courses
Lecturer and Guide
Kirill Belotserkovsky
A highly renowned mountaineer with over 20 years of experience and 15 years as an instructor, is recognized not only in the post-Soviet region but also as a prominent climber in Europe and the United States.
Kirill's articles have been featured in prestigious publications like the American Alpine Journal and Climbing Magazine, cementing his reputation as a respected figure in the global climbing community.
Reviews
I liked that the course covered many variations of all the stages. For those who already have some experience, it's useful to refresh knowledge and visually see the differences once again.
Everything is incredibly interesting—ranging from the types of ice to the invaluable tips and details about the routes all shared by a person who has lots of hands-on experience. I have never climbed waterfall ice, but I’m eager to try.
After multiple revisions, note-taking and almost memorizing this course and, of course, preliminary mastering of all techniques in a safe environment - you will have the maximum chance to avoid dangerous situations.
My first experience with ice climbing was incredibly positive, and I was lucky to have it under the guidance of a professional like Kirill. Learning with him was both helpful and enjoyable. Huge thanks to the Tau Academy and Alatau Guide teams for organizing such a well-planned and memorable trip!
