Climbing Mount Elbrus west route in 9 days

For a long time, Europe's highest mountain, Mt Elbrus, was forgotten. But recently an opening of tourism in this area has encouraged more adventurers to seek out its 5642 m peak. Now you have the opportunity to climb this majestic mountain on a 9-day Elbrus expedition. 

Over the course of 9 days, we'll attempt to reach the west peak of Mt Elbrus. We'll start by completing several different acclimatization ascents in the surrounding area, and then we'll go for our goal. During the trek, you'll be led by me, an IFMGA certified guide, and another local english-speaking guide. You'll also stay comfortably in hotels and mountain huts. I'll take care of all the details, so you can stay focused on the climb!

Though the climb is technically easy, you need a lot of endurance to succeed on this expedition. On the summit day we will be climbing for 6-10 hours and descending for 4-6 hours. There's also the option to do some of the ascent via Snowcat (not included in the price). Another crucial element is the quality of your own equipment. You must have appropriate climbing shoes, clothing, gloves, and sleeping bag because the temperatures can drop to -25 degrees C.

However, if the group is highly skilled and we have good weather, we might even be able to summit the 5626 m west peak of Elbrus as well. The itinerary and program depend on the weather conditions and your personal desires.

If you dream about climbing the 7 summits, Elbrus is a great place to start (or continue!) your goal. This 9-day expedition will give you a great shot at the peak in a safe environment.

Please get in touch with me if Mount Elbrus is on your climbing list. We can discuss the details together. It will be my pleasure to guide you there and enjoy the view from the summit with you!

I also lead expeditions to the summit of Mont Blanc.