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Region :- Russia
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 5642 m | 18,510 ft
Mount Elbrus in Russia is the highest mountain in Europe at 5642 m (18,510 ft). This is slightly a non technical peak but make no mistake as the physical fitness and ability to use crampons is very important. This beautiful mountain has two summits- West & East.
This mountain is a great start for those people who wish to start climbing in the Himalayan Peaks or wish to complete their 7-Summits Challenge.
Documentation
• Passport & Russian visa
• Compulsory health insurance policy
Highlights:
Region :- Russia
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 5642 m | 18,510 ft
Best Season- June-September
Accommodation
In Pyatigorsk accommodation in a hotel 3 *, in 2-bed rooms. Breakfast is included in the price of the program. In the lobby there is Wi-Fi. Hot and cold water round the clock.
On the slopes of Elbrus in the Base Camp – in comfortable tents with cots, in the Storm Camp – in huts with heating. The shelters are equipped with a dining room, separate from residential areas. Electricity is from the generator, which switches on for 3-5 hours in the evening. The toilet is outside. Shower in the base camp.
Transport
Depending on the number of people in the group, individual transport is used
Important! Transfer airport – hotel – airport is carried out once a day of arrival and once a day of departure. It is recommended to buy tickets for the plane with departure after 16.00 from Mineralnye Vody!
Food
Breakfast at the hotel is included in the price of the program.
Meals at the shelter on the slopes of Elbrus – in the equipped dining rooms. The group is being fed by a cook. On the day of climbing, Elbrus is provided with a lunch package, which includes several chocolate bars, apple, juice, nuts.
Staff
The group is trained by an instructor of the necessary qualifications.
Important: the instructor who accompanies you has a lot of mountain experience and has the right to change the schedule of the program at his own discretion, and, if necessary, to stop climbing or to forbid the participant to continue the program.
Medicine and Insurance
Before starting the program, you should consult a doctor for contraindications for health reasons.
On the outlets the first-aid kit is located with the instructor, but all personal medicines must be taken with you.
It is recommended to arrange medical and transport insurance for extreme sports.
Weather
In August, the weather is usually sunny in the afternoon. Air in the afternoon in Terskol warms up to + 20C. In the starting camp at 3900 meters – in the afternoon around + 10C.
However, the weather can deteriorate. In this case, the training and climbing plan will be adjusted to meet the safety requirements!
Communication, Telephone, Internet
Mobile communication works everywhere up to 3900m and in some places higher up to 5000m.
Additional expenses
A responsibility
Mountain climbing and rock climbing can be dangerous for human health and life. The instructor of the curriculum provides security only when observing the rules of mountain climbing and safety techniques of all participants without exception. Therefore, it is necessary to listen to the opinion and advice of the mountaineering instructor.
During the program and, especially, in critical situations, participants must fully and unquestioningly follow the recommendations and guidance of the instructor. All actions and decisions on the route during a situation that threatens the safety of participants are exclusively within the competence of the instructor.
During all our programs, guides and instructors carry with them the necessary group equipment, a mobile phone with the numbers of the rescue services of the area, and also a first aid kit for providing first aid.
Security for us remains the main condition for fulfilling obligations to the client!
Climbing Equipment
Important! The quality of the equipment determines your safety! Please carefully consider the characteristics of the equipment! All climbing equipment must be certified, without serious damage. Pay attention also to the expiration date of the equipment! Climber helmet in any case can not be put in luggage, it will break there, carry in hand luggage!
Attention! It is possible to rent equipment in the Elbrus region in Terskol or Azau.
