Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *.

Program:

1 day.

1 day.

Most of the participants of the tour come to Mineralnye Vody. At the airport we will meet you near the fountain at 14-00, if you arrive by train we will meet you at the railway station at 14-30. Having gathered all the participants, we are going to Terskol. We arrive at the campsite, install and settle in tents, arrange ourselves. Here we will spend the first two days. In the evening we have supper and hold a meeting, which will be held every evening. At the meetings we will talk about the next day, its program and answer your questions;

2 day.

2 day.

We are starting acclimatization and acquaintance with the mountains. This day we should reach 3 000 m hight, so we go to Cheget. On our way we will meet the green velvet meadows, mountain streams and rivers, we will see the Donguz-Orun mountain with the glacier "Seven", the massifs of Kogutay and Nakra, and of course our goal is the great and mighty two-headed Elbrus. You will take a great number of photos of all the beauties seen. On our way there will be a cafe, we will definitely stop and try the dishes of national cuisine. Inhaling with the purest mountain air, admiring the landscapes, capturing the picturesque natural beauties, we return to the camping. Supper, meeting, this day you can also rent the equipment you need. Relaxation;

3 day.

3 day.

We continue acclimatization. We take with us all the necessary equipment, food and go on a minibus to the Azau meadow. Further we rise on a cable car on height of 3 500 m to station Mir, we admire a continuous mountain chain. We set up a camp, later we have a dinner, meeting, here we will stay overnight;

4 day.

4 day.

We take off the camp and climb to the permafrost zone, to "Shelter -11". Here at an altitude of about 4,100 m we split the camp - the assault camp, from which, in a day, we will start the ascent to the summit. If there is time and effort, we will have snow and ice classes. And do not forget to look at the sky at night. For sure, so close to stars you have never been before;

5 day.

5 day.

We continue our preparation to the ascent. Acclimatization exit, we climb to the upper edge of Pastukhov Rocks, to the mark of 4 800 m. During the route we are training the technique of movement in ice crampon. In accordance with your state of health at this altitude, we are most likely to determine your willingness to assault. We descend into the assault camp;

6 day.

6 day.

Day of the rest. The main aim today is the restoration of forces. If someone has a desire, you can make small walks, breathe the cleanest mountain air. You can play cards or any other board games. Admire the sunset, the change of day and night - this is in itself a beautiful sight, and if you add mountains, snow, ice, peak peaks to it, it will clearly stand out from the category of "ordinary". This day we go to sleep early, since the ascent is about midnight;

7 day.

7 day.

Perhaps the most difficult and long-awaited day is the day of the assault. Getting up at midnight. We gather and leave for about three hours at night. Having rounded the eastern peak, we reach the pre-summit plateau. We'll make a short stop, have a cup of tea and restore our strength a little. Many people ask about feelings and emotions. This can not be betrayed in words, you need at least once to come and experience these emotions. Believe, this day will remain in your memory forever. If forces remain and it will be still light, we go down to Terskol;

8 day.

8 day.

Reserve day. In the mountains, if not everything, but much is depends on the weather. Including the success of the ascent also depends to a large extent on meteorological conditions. The eighth day is a reserve day, in case the weather on the planned day of the assault was not suitable. If you conquered the summit of Europe the day before, it is a day of rest. On this day you can: take a walk in the Terskol gorge to the waterfall, visit the local market where you can buy souvenirs, real mountain herbal tea, go to the meadow of the Narzans, go to the sauna, and in the evening celebrate with the whole group conquering the summit in a cafe or restaurant;

9 day.

9 day.

So, all our adventures ended. That day we say goodbye to the mountains and new friends. In the morning a minibus will come for you and take you to Mineralnye Vody to the airport (about 12 hours), and if someone needs, then to the railway station. And see you soon! After visiting the mountains once, you will most certainly want to come back again and again!

Ascents Schedule 2023  

Date Trip Price, USD Book up until February 24, 2022 and buy the trip
13.06.2022 - 21.06.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
21.06.2022 - 29.06.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
29.06.2022 - 07.07.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
07.07.2022 - 15.07.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
15.07.2022 - 23.07.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
23.07.2022 - 31.07.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
31.07.2022 - 08.08.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
08.08.2022 - 16.08.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
16.08.2022 - 24.08.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD
24.08.2022 - 01.09.2022 Climbing Elbrus (the western peak 5642 m) from the south - "Optima" (accommodation in camping and tents) *. 1300 USD 450 USD

Inclusions

The price of your trip includes the following:

-   Meeting in Mineralnye Vody (airport or railway station);

-   Transfer Mineralnye Vody– Terskol – Mineralnye Vody;

-   Transfer Terskol – Azau Glade – Terskol;

-   Mountain guides;

-   Group climbing equipment (mountaineering ropes, carabiners);

-   Ministry of Emergency Situations registration, radio stations, first aid kit;

-   Accommodation and food;

-   Summit Certificate.

 

Exclusions

The price of your trip does not include:

-   Personal clothing and equipment rental if you do not have anything (the average cost is 80 USD). List of equipment and prices is available here;

-   Chairlift transport to the hut and back to Terskol (10 USD per person);

-   Snow Cat lift up fees on the Summit Day (optional, 60 - 140 USD, the cost depends on the height and number of people);

-   “Elbrus” National Park fees (5 USD);

-   Insurance policy;

-   SNACKS WHEN CLIMBING!!! (fast carbohydrates: sweets, dried fruits, candies, etc.).