abdul halim almezov is a living legend of kabordino balkaria, president of the mountaineering federationblic, an experienced rescuer of the ministry of emergency situations, who conquered everest and many mountain peaks of the altai, caucasus, and himalayas. next year, abu, as he is called here, will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of his first ascent of elbrus, where it happens regularly, on a daily basis, because that’s what the job is like. today abdul halim promotes ski mountaineering and climbing. mountains on skis, which are suitable for both ascent and downhill; even rescuers appreciated them. with the advent of ski touring, the effect of search work in the ministry of emergency situations immediately increased. they began to cover larger areas and find people faster. in the crack zone, it is also safe to walk in bundles in the crack zone, so that you just stand and fall through, here the width of the ski does not allow you to just go into the crack. for professionals it's understandable how popular it is with hobbyists, because the overall impression is that it is. overcoming