Mt. Elbrus Expedition

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Region :- Russia
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 5642 m | 18,510 ft

Description

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

Itinerary

Machame gate 1900 meter to Machame Camp 3000 meter. Dinner at and Overnight stay at campsite.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp 3800 meter. Dinner and Overnight stay at campsite.
Shira Camp via Lava tower to Baranco camp 3850 meter. Dinner and Overnight stay in capsite.
Baranco Camp Via Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp 4700 meter. Dinner & time for rest until Mid Night.
Early in the morning around 12:30am to 1:am start summit Stella Point 5756 meters then to Uhuru Peak 5895 meter then descend down to Barafu Camp for 1 to 2 hours. Time for rest & relaxation by drinking tea, juice, fruits, soup, coffee, then descend down to Mweka Camp 3000 meter.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate 1900 meter then transfer to the hotel.

Package Details

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
  • Lunches and dinners in a hotel in the city
  • Rent of personal equipment, excursions, entertainment, etc.
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!
Account Information
All payments should be made by bank transfer to the following bank account.
For the bank account of Adventure Guide Private Limited-
A/c Name- Adventure Guide Private Limited
Ac No- 201002136616
Bank Name- Indusind Bank Limited
IFSC Code- INDB0000011
Branch- Industry House, Indore
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total amount is payable to secure a place in the expedition. This needs to be prior 15 days of the scheduled departure date.
Balance 
The balance of 75% amount is payable before starting of the expedition.
Note: All bank transfer charges are for the remitter's account.
Challengers Hub is a unit of Adventure Guide Private Limited
3/105, Shri Krishna Avenue, Limbodi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, Pin- 452001
Cancellation & Refund Policy
An expedition member may cancel his/her participation on the following basis:
Cancellation prior to 30 days from start of the expedition get 95% refund.
Cancellation between 29 days and 11 days to the start of the trip get 60% refund.
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trip No refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Team members should take out private insurance if they wish to be covered against cancellation due to medical or personal reasons.
This is called trip cancellation insurance and can be obtained from your travel agent.

Inclusion | Exclusion

Inclusion/Exclusion

 
  • Long-distance flights Delhi- Moscow- Mineralnye Vody flights & return.
  • Transfers Airport Mineralnye Vody - Pyatigorsk - North Prielbrusye - Pyatigorsk - Airport Mineralnye Vody, Azau-Terscol-Azau
  • accompanying the guide throughout the program, ensuring the safety of the group. On the day of the ascent, 1 guide for 3 participants
  • hotel accommodation in Pyatigorsk (breakfast is included) - one night
  • Accommodation in Terskol in a hotel in a double room (breakfast is included) - three nights
  • accommodation with meals in huts on the slopes of Elbrus, 12 nights
  • ascent to the Western peak of Elbrus (2 times), to the Eastern peak of Elbrus (2 times)
  • registration of participants in the rescue service before climbing the Elbrus
  • registration of a foreign citizen in the migration service for climbing.
  • Directions by cable car along the southern slope of Elbrus Azau-Garabashi-Azau - 1 rise, 1 descent
  • pass to the national nature reserve
 
  • services not described in the program
  • meals during the stay in the hotel Pyatigorsk
  • extra nights at the hotel and at the shelter
  • porter services
  • Single accommodation in the hotel
  • rent of personal equipment
  • life and health insurance
  • snowmobile and snowmobile services

Things To Carry

Climbing Equipment
  • Down jacket
  • Thick fleece jacket
  • Thermal underwear
  • Waterproof breathable outdoor jacket
  • Shirt with long sleeves (prevents sunburns)
  • Thick sweater (wool or synthetics)
  • Fleece pants with long side zips
  • Wind&waterproof breathable pants with long side zips
  • Wool or fleece hat
  • Balaclava
  • Liner gloves - 2 pairs
  • Medium weight fleece gloves
  • Wool or fleece mittens
  • Wind-stop shell overmittens
  • Thick socks - 2-3 pairs
  • Lighter socks - 3 pairs
  • Light weight trekking boots, or strong sheakers
  • Climbing boots, plastic or strong leather (must fit in snap-on crampons)
  • Gaiters
  • Crampons (must fit your climbing boots), snap-on type preferable
  • Ice-axe (glacier walking type, not a short "tool" for ice climbing!)
  • Collapsible ski poles
  • Glacier glasses
  • Seat harness
  • Two screw-gate locking karabiners
  • Down or synthetic sleeping bag good for -10C
  • Sleeping pad
  • Rucksack (40-50liters)
  • 1-1.5liters thermos
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Head torch
  • Water bottle
  • Lip balm (spf 25+) and Sun cream (Spf 50+)
  • Pocket knife
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.

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