In reply to Caspar:
Been in that area for the last 4 summers in a row, situation is back to normal after the troubles of 2011. If you want to go unguided then you best bet is to get one of the "light Packages" from one of the Russian providers (pilgrim-tours springs to mind). They will provide the permits, 1 nights hotel and 2 weeks registration in the area, which you will need by Russian Law! They also have some back up if things start to go tits up for you on summit day. If you go for a south side attempt, as 90% of people do, then the route is fairly obvious, just be prepaired for a lot of dirt and commercialisation. AS stated June is still cold with good chance of fresh snow to below base camp, so ski touring most of the way is not a bad idea, get you down quick anyway. Not sure If I'll be their this year, need clients or work, but if you need any advice you can contact me through PassandPeak.com Mark