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Mt Elbrus, Russia
Climbing Mt Elbrus is long and strenuous. It is not technically difficult but usually requires crampons. No previous experience or climbing skills required. Located in the western Caucasus mountain range, Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe (or western Asia). An off-the-beaten track peak in the Seven Summits series.
Mt Elbrus, Russia and dinner at Barrels hut. Overnight Barrels hut (B,L,D)
Day 5 ~ Acclimatization hike After breakfast you start from the hut and will try to ascend as high as possible up to 5,000m higher than the Pastuckhov rocks. You return to Barrels hut. Overnight Barrels hut (B,L,D)
Day 6 ~ Rest day Today is a rest day before the summit day, its recommended to not do a strenuous hike and not go higher than 4,300m (14,100ft) and return to the hut for rest and all meals. Overnight Barrels hut (B,L,D)
Day 7 ~ Summit You awake early in the morning (about 2am) and leave the Barrels after breakfast at about 3am. the idea is to meet sunrise somewhere over the Pastuckhov rocks. It is possible to hire a snow cat and saves 2 hours. Or you continue hiking to the summit which takes on average 7 hours to reach the top and 3 hours to descend to the Barrels. Overnight Barrels hut (B,L,D)
Day 8 ~ Spare weather day (or return to hotel) In case of bad weather, this spare day serves as the summit day. If not, then today you descend to the mountain hotel and have a rest day with short hikes around the area or last minute shopping in the town. Breakfast at Barrels, lunch at Azau cafe, and dinner at lodge. Overnight Semerka Hotel (B,L,D)
Day 9 ~ Spare day (or last hiking day) In case of bad weather this day is used as the descent day. In case of bad weather for a few days, this will be the very last day to do a summit attempt. If this day is a summit attempt, you will need to descend into the valley and this will make for a very long day. If you made the summit then there are options for hikes; mineral springs, hike to side valley. Overnight Semerka Hotel (B,L,D)
Day 10 ~ Depart Today you are transferred 4 hours to Minerlanye Vody airport to catch your onward flights. (B)
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Mt Elbrus, Russia
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Includes: private airport transfers, all accommodation & meals, all permit fees, full service trek with private professional mountain guide, equipment: ropes, tents, cooking supplies, porters carry equipment, clients carry only personal belongings (clients bring own sleeping bags, boots, crampons) Excludes: International airfare, entry Visas, items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities, flights to/from MinVody airport, expenses in case of emergency or hospitalization, personal gear; sleeping bag, boots, crampons