Step 2
Russia: Mt. Elbrus Expedition (18,513 ft.)
2007 TBA Land Costs: $4200.-
No Experience Necessary
Mt. Elbrus is a giant dormant volcano which separates Europe from Asia in Russia’s Caucasus range. The expedition to Elbrus combines the ascent of the peak with a short but in-depth look into the cultural and architectural wonders of this ancient country.
We begin the trip in St. Petersburg and return
home via Moscow with itinerary highlights to
include visits to museums, art galleries and major
architectural attractions.After exploring St. Petersburg, we fly south to Mineral Vody on the edge of the Caucasus, followed by a short drive through the beautiful tree covered valleys into the mountains themselves. We base ourselves from hotels in the Baksan Valley and partake in daily acclimatization hikes with good food and pleasant surroundings to help us enjoy the region.
After several days we move into the high mountain huts for more training, followed by the ascent itself. We have included several contingency days to allow for inclement weather, and our proven ascent program assures a very high chance of success.
We stay in hotels, lodges and huts to avoid the need for tents so you can simply bring along a sleeping bag and your climbing gear and enjoy the climb!
Attaining a relatively high elevation at 5633m, or 18,481 feet, Elbrus certainly demands respect for its altitude and we deliberately focus on climbing high each day and sleeping low to facilitate effective acclimatization. As with any foray to high altitude, it is imperative that expedition members are fit and strong and in good health. This expedition does not require any previous mountaineering experience, but if you have been up high, that is a plus.
