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TRIP 1 -- MOUNT ELBRUS ASCENT
DESCRIPTION:
- A 10-Day ascent of the highest peak in Europe (5,642 m; 17,000 ft.). This is the most active area for climbing and mountaineering in Russia. You will be guided by our top experienced mountain guides in this region.
ASCENT SCHEDULE:
- June 21st - June 30th -- Group leader Sultan Kashkarov
- June 30th - July 9th -- Group leader Liza Pahl
- June 12th - July 21st -- Group leaders Liza and Sasha Baidaev
- July 21st - July 30th -- Group leaders Liza and Sasha Baidaev
- August 2nd - August 11th -- Group leader Sultan Kashkarov
- August 15th - August 24th -- Group leader Sultan Kashkarov
- August 24th - September 2nd -- Group leader Yegor Churakov
COST:
- The cost depends on the group size. The cost for individuals ( less then four persons in a party) is $930 per person.
ITINERARY:
- Day 1. Arrival at Mineralnyie Vody airport. Coach transfer to Baksan Valley ( 2 hours). Hotel "Volfram" ( *** ). Welcome dinner with the Mt. Elbrus guides.
- Day 2. Easy walk up to Azau gorge to the glacier end ( 3,000 m). Return to hotel.
- Day 3. Minibus lift up to Adylsu river gorge ( 40 minutes) and hike up to the Green Hotel Meadow ( 3,200 m). Return to hotel. Gear check, ascent prepare.
- Day 4. Minibus lift to the bottom of the "Mir" and then lift by funicular to the top of the "Mir" station ( 3,700 m). Hike up to Priut Of 11 mountain shelter place (4,200 m) - 2.5 hours. Overnight in the "Barrels" shelters.
- Day 5. Climb to the Pastukhov's Rocks ( 4,800 m). Return to the "Barrels". Overnight.
- Day 6. Climb mt.Elbrus ( 5.621 m). Return to the "Barrels". Overnight. There is a special optional snowcat track which can bring climbers up to Pastukhov Rock. That will save time for the climb, but may be dangerous for the acclimatization process.
- Day 7. Reserve day for the second attempt.
- Day 8. Descent down to the "Mir" station. Return to hotel.
- Day 9. Rest and leisure. Farewell dinner.
- Day 10. Coach transfer to Mineralnyie Vody. Departure.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- accommodations
- most meals
- professional guides on the ascent
- interpreter
- basic transport
- Russian visa support and Mt. Elbrus ascent fee
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
- accommodation in Moscow/St. Petersburg
- airtickets Moscow/St. Petersburg - Mineralnyie Vody
- single supplement
- mountaineering gear for ascent
TRIP 2 -- SKI TOURS IN THE BAKSAN VALLEY
SCHEDULE:
- March 23rd - April 3rd -- Group leader Liza Pahl
- April 1st - April 12th -- Group leader Sultan Kashkarov
COST:
- The cost for individuals ( less then four persons in a party) is $980 per person.
FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE CAUCASUS AND HISTORY
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