 Elbrus may be attempted by any strong mountain walker who is familiar with
the use of an ice axe and crampons. Nevertheless it is important to remember
that it is a mountain of almost Himalayan proportions and good acclimatisation is essential. In bad weather
conditions may become Arctic.
 | Ascend Mount Elbrus summit with EWP . . .
With 18 years of experience in the Elbrus area we have one of the best teams of
guides, porters and medical support available. We will help you at all stages to arrange a memorable trip! Join one of our 8, 9 or 13 day scheduled trips or arrange a private trip. St Petersburg and Moscow extensions available. |
Mount Elbrus Ascent
Most first time visitors to Caucasus are keen to ascend Mount Elbrus, 5642m,
Europe's highest mountain. Elbrus lies just north of the main Caucasus Chain -
a range almost 1000 miles long with a heavily glaciated central section
containing several summits rising well above 5000m. Many of the remote side
valleys are seldom visited except in summer by shepherds. Pine forests, alpine
meadows, mineral springs, glacial rivers and periods of settled weather
complete the picture.
Our standard scheduled trip is 15 days long. The first week involves porter-supported back-packing,
camping in alpine meadows crossing high passes and the ascent of a simple
glaciated summit. The final few days are devoted to the ascent of Elbrus. Ice
axe and crampons are required. details. See also our Short Elbrus trips. Private trips for groups and individuals may be easily organised
as we have a permanently
manned base throughout the summer in the Baksan
valley with our own
administration, guides, support staff and doctor.
details Ski-Touring
Unlike the Alps the snow in the Caucasus is virtually guaranteed, there
is good
powder to be found late into the season and the season is long.
We use
the New Jailyk Hotel, a high mountain lodge located in the high
and remote
upper sections of the Adyl-Su valley. Also our Baksan
Valley base as
described above is also used to access the Baksan ski lift
and cable car
system. Our scheduled trips end with an opportunity
to ascend Mount
Elbrus.
details Technical Climbing
There are thousands of other elegant summits to be climbed and valleys
to be
explored. Those coming with more time or wishing to climb some of the numerous
other, elegant summits should consider organising the trip
as a private group.
Our guides are based permanently in the Baksan Valley
throughout the summer
months.
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