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Elbrus East and Elbrus West from the North (Cross of Elbrus)
+ NORTHERN SURROUNDINGS OF ELBRUS
The stratovolcano Elbrus is the highest point of the Caucasus and the highest mountain in Europe. The Grand array consists of two towers — East (5621 m) and West (5642 m). Between them is a giant snow-ice plateau. However, in addition to the height of Elbrus is known for its amazingly beautiful surroundings.
There are many routes to Elbrus West, the most interesting and worthy of which is the “Elbrus cross”. The meaning of the route is to go from the North side of Elbrus to the South through the plateau with a call to both peaks of the mountain giant. The ascent of West Elbrus is still an achievement for climbers, and the ascent of both peaks of Elbrus — East and West-an undeniable achievement.
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Program
Day 1 Novosibirsk – “Mineralnye Vody”. Purchase of products.
Day 2 “Mineral Waters” are the sources of the Northern bottom of Elbrus (Emmanuel’s glade) (2600 m). Take a walk to the waterfall and its surroundings.
Day 3 sources of the Northern bottom of Elbrus-German airfield (2900 m). Take a walk among the volcanic sculptures.
Day 4: radial exit to the stone castles + attempt to climb The Kalitsky peak (3500 m).
Day 5 German airfield – Parking “mushrooms” – Northern camp (3800 m).
Day 6. Radial access to the upper rocks of Lenz (4800 m).
Day 7 day of rest.
Day 8 North camp-Lenz rocks (4800 m).
Day 9 the Lenz Rocks-the saddle of Elbrus (5400 m).
Day 10 Elbrus saddle-ascent to East Elbrus + ascent to West Elbrus-descent to the shelter 4140 m.
Day 11 shelter 4140 m. – cable car-Parking “bivouac”.
Day 12 spare day.
Day 13 spare day.
Day 14 transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Day 15. Mineralnye Vody-Novosibirsk.
What is included in cost:
- taxi «airport-hotel-airport»
- hotel / hostel in Mineralnye Vody on arrival and departure
- accommodation in a shelter on the descent from Elbrus to the South
- accommodation in a tourist Parking lot near Terskol
- work of certified instructors-guides
- permits (entrance to the national Park, registration in the Ministry of emergency situations, registration in the SFO MCC
- power on the active part of the route
- transfers along the route
- group equipment (tents, ice drills, ropes, boilers, burners, etc.)
- group first aid kit
What is not included in the cost:
- flight «Novosibirsk-Mineralnye Vody-Novosibirsk»
- ticket for the cable car on the descent from Elbrus
- personal equipment (cats, safety system, etc.)
- meals in addition to the route
- additional activities (bathhouse, excursions, hunting, fishing);
- accident insurance before and during the active part of the route (you can order from us)
- visa (if requested, we provide support)
- translator (if requested-provide)
- porter (if requested-provide)
ATTENTION!!! Essential details:
- During the route, the instructor reserves the right to make changes to the route depending on weather conditions, the condition of roads and passage, the physical and moral condition of the group members and other force majeure circumstances
- Good physical fitness and acclimatization / trekking experience
