Paul Hermann , September, 2022
Ascent to Mt. Elbrus from the South (comfort)
8
days
7
nights
Difficulty:
Mount Elbrus is the highest summit not only of the Caucasus but in Europe too. This rocky giant attracts huge amount of climbers. Our route is not very hard technically (by the climbing classification the ascent to Elbrus from the South (the top of Western or Eastern summit of Mt. Elbrus), defined as the route 2A category of difficulty).
The most favorable time for climbing is from mid-July to the end of August. In addition, it should be noted that 60% of the success of the ascent depends on the guide. Our company cooperates only with experienced and highly qualified guides who have extensive experience climbing Elbrus and other mountain peaks. The program of acclimatization and the ascent itself has been worked out many times, professional guides provide consultations on preparation and fully control the process. Additional opportunities within the framework of the program: services of individual guides, helicopter rides, video and photography about climbing, organization of corporate climbing.
Mount Elbrus is the highest summit not only of the Caucasus but in Europe too. This rocky giant attracts huge amount of climbers. Our route is not very hard technically (by the climbing classification the ascent to Elbrus from the South (the top of Western or Eastern summit of Mt. Elbrus), defined as the route 2A category of difficulty).
The most favorable time for climbing is from mid-July to the end of August. In addition, it should be noted that 60% of the success of the ascent depends on the guide. Our company cooperates only with experienced and highly qualified guides who have extensive experience climbing Elbrus and other mountain peaks. The program of acclimatization and the ascent itself has been worked out many times, professional guides provide consultations on preparation and fully control the process. Additional opportunities within the framework of the program: services of individual guides, helicopter rides, video and photography about climbing, organization of corporate climbing.
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Tour program
Day 1
1
Transfer from the town of Mineralnye Vody to Terskol (Elbrus region)
Meeting at the airport or at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody with a guide at the exit of the arrival hall. Transfer to Elbrus region at 2 p.m. (3-3.5 hours on the way. An individual transfer can be arranged upon request).
Accommodation in a hotel, rest. Meeting with the group's guide, briefing, discussion of the program. Selecting and checking of the personal equipment, missing equipment can be rented. Free time for rest, entertainment and exploring the region.
Dinner.
Day 1
Transfer from the town of Mineralnye Vody to Terskol (Elbrus region)
Meeting at the airport or at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody with a guide at the exit of the arrival hall. Transfer to Elbrus region at 2 p.m. (3-3.5 hours on the way. An individual transfer can be arranged upon request).
Accommodation in a hotel, rest. Meeting with the group's guide, briefing, discussion of the program. Selecting and checking of the personal equipment, missing equipment can be rented. Free time for rest, entertainment and exploring the region.
Dinner.
Day 2
2
Trekking to Terskol Peak or Mt Cheget
Breakfast at the hotel. Today the acclimatization begins. Trekking to Terskol Peak or Mt Cheget which takes from 4 to 6 hours. Lunch at the national cafe. Return to the hotel. Briefing with a guide, discussion of the program for the next day. Free time. You can walk in the surrounding area, for example to the Narzan Valley or visit the sauna (extra fee).
Dinner.
Day 2
Trekking to Terskol Peak or Mt Cheget
Breakfast at the hotel. Today the acclimatization begins. Trekking to Terskol Peak or Mt Cheget which takes from 4 to 6 hours. Lunch at the national cafe. Return to the hotel. Briefing with a guide, discussion of the program for the next day. Free time. You can walk in the surrounding area, for example to the Narzan Valley or visit the sauna (extra fee).
Dinner.
Day 3
3
Ascent to Gara Bashi station (cable car), acclimatization hike to the shelter "Diesel Hut"
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Azau glade. The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Acclimatization walk to ice classes to Priyut 11 (4050m above sea level, 2-3 hours). Climbing to a snowy plateau – for about 1-1.5 hours of the way up, a short rest in the Diesel Hut area, boxed lunch and descent to the cableway (30-40 minutes). Rest. Discussion of the program for the next day, checking of your personal equipment, preparing for outing to the mountainous area and the Pastukhov rocks.
Diner. Rest
Day 3
Ascent to Gara Bashi station (cable car), acclimatization hike to the shelter "Diesel Hut"
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Azau glade. The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Acclimatization walk to ice classes to Priyut 11 (4050m above sea level, 2-3 hours). Climbing to a snowy plateau – for about 1-1.5 hours of the way up, a short rest in the Diesel Hut area, boxed lunch and descent to the cableway (30-40 minutes). Rest. Discussion of the program for the next day, checking of your personal equipment, preparing for outing to the mountainous area and the Pastukhov rocks.
Diner. Rest
Day 4
4
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4600 m)
Early breakfast. Transfer to the Azau glade. The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Acclimatization walk to Pastukhov rocks (4700 m above sea level, from 4 to 5 hours), ice classes. Boxed lunch. Descent to the hotel. The final briefing for the ascent.
Dinner. Rest.
Day 4
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4600 m)
Early breakfast. Transfer to the Azau glade. The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Acclimatization walk to Pastukhov rocks (4700 m above sea level, from 4 to 5 hours), ice classes. Boxed lunch. Descent to the hotel. The final briefing for the ascent.
Dinner. Rest.
Day 5
5
Preparation for the ascent to the western summit of Elbrus (5642 m above sea level)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Azau glade The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Check-in at the shelter. A day of rest. Snow and ice classes, walking, sleeping. The guide introduces the group to additional guides who will insure you during the ascent to the top. If the weather forecast is favorable and if the group is prepared, the guide may suggest using this day as an attempt to climb.
Early dinner, rest.
Day 5
Preparation for the ascent to the western summit of Elbrus (5642 m above sea level)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Azau glade The ascent by the cableway to Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level). Check-in at the shelter. A day of rest. Snow and ice classes, walking, sleeping. The guide introduces the group to additional guides who will insure you during the ascent to the top. If the weather forecast is favorable and if the group is prepared, the guide may suggest using this day as an attempt to climb.
Early dinner, rest.
Day 6
6
Ascent to Mt. Elbrus (Western Summit, 5642 m)
Summit day. Early wake-up at 02.00 a.m. If you hire a snow-cat (ratrak), which will take you to the height of up to 5000 meters, you’ll be able to leave later. The ascent to the western peak of Elbrus (5642m above sea level). During the ascent – boxed lunch, with thermoses with tea or hot drink. It will take you about 7-9 hours to ascent (the total time is about 12 hours). The peak (5642 above sea level) is usually reached at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (depends on the group preparing level). After 1 p.m., the movement of all group members is carried out only downwards. After returning to the shelter, rest and dinner. Overnight at the shelter.
Day 6
Ascent to Mt. Elbrus (Western Summit, 5642 m)
Summit day. Early wake-up at 02.00 a.m. If you hire a snow-cat (ratrak), which will take you to the height of up to 5000 meters, you’ll be able to leave later. The ascent to the western peak of Elbrus (5642m above sea level). During the ascent – boxed lunch, with thermoses with tea or hot drink. It will take you about 7-9 hours to ascent (the total time is about 12 hours). The peak (5642 above sea level) is usually reached at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (depends on the group preparing level). After 1 p.m., the movement of all group members is carried out only downwards. After returning to the shelter, rest and dinner. Overnight at the shelter.
Day 7
7
Reserve day in case of bad weather
Breakfast. By lunchtime, you will go down to the bottom and have a day to relax. At extra fee you can take trips to the Chegem waterfalls or the Adyr-Su gorge, go on horse riding, fishing. Dinner with awarding of the certificates.
If the previous day did not give you good weather, the guide will decide to use a reserve day. Descent to the hotel.
Day 7
Reserve day in case of bad weather
Breakfast. By lunchtime, you will go down to the bottom and have a day to relax. At extra fee you can take trips to the Chegem waterfalls or the Adyr-Su gorge, go on horse riding, fishing. Dinner with awarding of the certificates.
If the previous day did not give you good weather, the guide will decide to use a reserve day. Descent to the hotel.
Day 8
8
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody
Breakfast at the hotel. Group transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport (2,5-3 hours). End of the program.
Day 8
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody
Breakfast at the hotel. Group transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport (2,5-3 hours). End of the program.
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Tour description
Difficulty:
Difficulty: good physical training is required
Age:
16+
Minimum age: 16 years old
Group:
1+
Group: from 1 person
Duration:
8
days
7
nights
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Dates for 2024:
on request
Cost
On request
Escort
Safety
Climbing Mt. Elbrus is an active kind of sport in the mountains potentially dangerous for the life and health for all the participants. Our guides have a radio, GPS, mobile telephone, all necessary group equipment.Decision of stopping the program when the weather and snow conditions impose a threat to lives of the participants is in exclusive competency of the guide accompanying the group on the route and cannot be discussed. The guide is responsible for providing safety on all kinds of mountain relief.
All guests should have medical insurance in case of incidents or immediate illness which can cover medical and other expenses in emergency.
Equipment
Ascent Clothing and Equipment
· Windproof membrane jacket, down jacket;
· Trekking pants (synthetic) and warm pants, windproof pants;
· Sport suit (Fleece/Polar);
· Mountain trekking shoes, high-rise plastic shoes, sport sandals (for camp and hotel);
· Thermal underwear;
· Leggings/pants;
· Warm gloves or mittens, (it’s better to have two pairs), upper gloves (to put over gloves or mittens), wind-proof mask (balaclava), warm cap;
· Change of underwear, socks;
· Backpack for climbing (25-30 liters);
· Sunglasses with a degree of protection of at least 4, ski mask in case of bad weather and sun cream;
· Headlamp (spare batteries);
· Climbing crampons;
· Safety system, ice-axe, 3 carabiners;
· Thermos or water bottle;
· Personal hygiene products;
· Individual medical kit;
· Trekking poles;
· Sleeping bag to keep you warm when camping (a comfortable temperature not less than -5 C)
The missing equipment (trekking poles, boots, sleeping bag, climbing crampons, ice axe, safety system, backpack, etc.) can be rented.
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