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The Mount Elbrus Climbing Expedition is a 10-day long journey where you will climb to Elbrus’ west summit (5642m). Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus, found in west Ciscaucasia, territorially belonging to Russia. It is also considered to be the highest point in Europe. We recommend students with previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level.
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Requirements
- You need a high level of fitness.
- We recommend students with previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level.
- Climbing skills are desirable, but experienced instructors will be with the group all the time.
- Age requirement between 18 - 70 years of age.
Detailed Daily Program
Description
Caucasus is a region found at the border of Europe and Asia, situated around Russia to the north, the Black sea to the east, Turkey to the southwest and Iran to the south. The Caucasus includes the Caucasus Mountains along with plains which surround the former. The Caucasus Mountains are often used as the dividing line between Europe and Asia; territories which occupy the Caucasus are considered to belong to both continents. The northern part of the Caucasus is known as Ciscaucasia, while the southern as Transcaucasia.
Mount Elbrus Climb Expedition will take you on a exploration journey to the highest peak in the Caucasus, found in west Ciscaucasia, territorially belonging to Russia. It is also considered to be the highest point in Europe. ‘’The normal route’’ is considered to be the easiest and most accessible climbing route. Most groups utilize the gondola lift from the Azau station in order to get to Mir station, from where they would usually proceed on foot towards camp Garabashi (3800m). Above Garabashi, it is possible to rent a snowcat and reach Priut 11 or the Pastukhov rocks. If a group decides to proceed from Garabashi on foot, it would take 90 minutes to get to Priut 11 and an additional 2 hours to reach the Pastuhov rocks. From there, it would take around 3 to 4 hours of walking in order to get to the Saddle, and another 4 to 5 hours to reach the summit.
West summit is the highest point of this massive, two-peaked volcanic cone known as Elbrus. Asia, along with the border between Russia and Georgia, lies down the main Caucasian reef which is around 10 kilometers south from the summit of Elbrus. East summit (5621m) is around 1.5 kilometers away from its western counterpart, separated by ‘’the Saddle’’ (5416m). Over 70 glaciers are to be found sliding down the frozen cone of Elbrus whose icy surface covers around 130 square kilometers.
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Arrival
Arrival in Mineralny Vody. Transfer from Mineralny Vody to Terskol. Arrival in Terskol. Accommodation in a hotel. Regulation of permits necessary for the ascent with the local authorities. Rest in a hotel, in Terskol.
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Acclimatization
Ascent to the observatory in the vicinity of Terskol, for acclimatization purposes. Accommodation at a camp found at a 3380m elevation. Rest.
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Preparations
Return to Terskol in the early morning. This day is primarily designated for rest and preparation for the expedition to come. Rest in a hotel, in Terskol.
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Azau
Transfer from Terskol to Azau station. Arrival in Azau. Ascent to Mir station with a gondola lift (3500m), following it up with a light trek to base camp ‘Garabashi’ (3800m). Setup of the camp. Rest.
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Acclimatization
Ascent to camp ‘Diesel Hut’ (4157m) for acclimatization purposes. After a short break, we will proceed with our climb until we reach the peak of Pastukhov’s rocks. Return to camp ‘Garabashi’ (4600m). Rest.
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Diesel Hut
Arrival in camp ‘’Diesel Hut’’ (4157m). Setup of the camp. Rest.
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Summit
Ascent to Elbrus’ west summit (5642m). Return to camp ‘Diesel Hut’. Rest.
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Diesel Hut/Mir Station/Terskol
Departure from camp ‘Diesel Hut’ towards Mir station. Arrival in Terskol. Lodgings in a hotel.
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Lay day
Day for rest and relaxation in Terskol. In the case of bad weather this is the extra day for summit.
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Departure
Transfer to Pyatigorsk. City tour. Transfer to Mineralny vody. Departure day.
Tools and Equipment
What We Provide
- Professional guide
- OVIR registration
- All necessary permits
- All necessary taxes and fees
- Use of cable cars in Cheget
- Use of the gondola lift in Mir
Bring Your Own
- Backpack (50-70l)
- Climbing backpack (up to 30l max)
- Sleeping bag (-10 Celsius in comfort zone)
- Gaiters
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Carabineers (1 HMS, 2 regular)
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Cotton t-shirts
- Trekking socks
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Down jacket
- Polar sweater
- Trekking pants
- Gore-Tex pants
- Gloves
- Polar of woolen cap
- Hiking shoes
- Climbing boots
- Toiletries
- Water & beverages
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About Mineralnye Vody
About Mineralnye Vody
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The hike is strenuous to very strenuous. Acclimatization hike to Cheget, that last 4 to 5 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. Second hike is moderate (Garabashi barrels – Pastuhov rocks – Garabashi barrels) , but you should walk slowly because it is more than 4000 above sea level. You will walk on snow with crampons. Third day you will climb to the Diesel hut and it is approximately 2-3 hours. Fourth day is for rest and acclimatization. Fifth day is the summit day when you walk up 6-7 hours and back 3-4 hours. Half-day city tour is organized with our guide and transportation. We will see the most important cultural and historical monuments in Pyatigorsk. All the activities on this trip will be led in English by qualified and professional guide and support by local guides. All food is local and freshly cooked hearty mountain meals. These include domestic cheese, chicken and lamb meet, local tea, honey, eggs, rice, pasta and vegetable.
- 4 night stay in a hotel in Terskol , double room, (half-board)
- Accommodation at Mountain huts
All rooms in our expeditions are twin rooms, when the accommodation is in a hotel (during the beginning and end of an expedition). When you climb to a higher altitude, you will be accommodated in mountain huts in Atlas, Morocco, Kilimanjaro, Damavand and Elbrus. Those rooms would be with 4 – 8 beds per room with their own bathroom.
