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Join Anders, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 12-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition. Summit and ski down one of the Seven Summits!

Caucasus

12 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate


Description

Join me on this 12-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition and conquer one of the Seven Summits!

Mount Elbrus (5642 m) is Europe's highest peak, so it's part of the elite group of Seven Summits, the highest mountain in each continent. It's located on the western area of the Caucasus mountain range, in the south of Russia.

One of the best features of this peak is that it's a technically easy ascent. So we will be able to climb it with our skis on and then enjoy a magnificent descent.

Although it's not a hard peak to climb, I will still guide you carefully to the top. We'll have acclimatization hikes and rest days to enjoy the scenery and be in good shape to reach the summit. Please be aware that you need to be in very good shape to participate in this 12-day expedition.

So please send me a request if you wish to experience this 12-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition. I promise it will be an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. 

And if you want to check out some of the other ski touring adventures I offer in Europe, check out my 4-day Jostedalsbreen glacier ski traverse and 8-day Bernese Oberland ski touring.

Meeting point


Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Russia

Flight to Sheremetyevo International airport in Moscow. Night in a Hotel.

Day 2: Flight and transfer

Flight to Mineralnye Vody and transfer to Terskol (2200 m). Night in a Hotel.

Day 3: Hike to Base Camp

We’ll get to the mountain and hike to the Base Camp at 2500 m. We’ll spend the following night here.

Day 4: Acclimatization hike

Hike to Buruntash pass (3080 m). Night at the Base Camp.

Day 5: Ski tour

Ski trip to Mt. Tashlysyrt (3465 m). Night at the Base Camp.

Day 6: Hike to High Camp

Hike to High Camp (3800 m). Accommodation in a cottage.

Day 7: Acclimatization hike

Acclimatization trip to Lenz Rocks (4800 m). Depending on the snow conditions, you may need a ladder and a fixed rope. Night at the High Camp.

Day 8: Rest day

Rest day. We’ll prepare our gear for the summit attempt. Night at the High Camp.

Day 9: Summit day

CLimb to the Summit of Mount Elbrus.  Steering iron and fixed rope may have to be used depending on the snow conditions. Night at the High Camp.

Day 10: Extra day

Extra day in case of bad weather conditions.

Day 11: Extra day

Return to Kislovodsk.

Day 12: Departure

Transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport.

 

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