About
Later, I ventured into documentary photography, with several portfolios about refugees and internally displaced people (IDP) in the South Caucasus. I have published in several renowned photography, alpinism and skiing magazines, and won four Black & White Magazine Merit Awards.
I hold an Ph.D. in architecture and work as postdoctoral researcher (transportation sciences) at NTNU Trondheim. I also work as certified ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) Ski Guide, SVELAV avalanche instructor, and CAA Level 3 avalanche technician (>>ps-skiguide.no)
1st ski descents (selection):
- Pik Pobeda East (6762 m) NE ridge, Tian Shan (>> AAJ article)
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Lap Nazar (5990 m), Pamir (>> AAJ Article)
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Shipka Pik (6254 m), Pamir
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Chatyn-Tau (4310 m), South SE couloir and W face (>> Mountain Life)
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Skhhara* (5193 m) south pillar (partial), Caucasus.
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Janga Tau* (5058 m) south face, Caucasus.
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Ortveri (4365 m) north face, Caucasus.
- Mkinvartsveri* (Kazbek, 5054 m), Caucasus: SE face direct, NE face, E ramp.