SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS BY NORTH ROUTE 2024

SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS

Elbrus – is a dormant two-summit volcano in the central Caucasus. As the highest peak in Russia and Europe, it is one of The Seven Summits, the list of the planet’s highest mountains. The two summits are two separate volcanos. The “young cone” – the eastern summit – is 5621m high, while the highest point – the western summit – is 5642 m.

Elbrus slopes generally are not steep but the average slope angle reaches 35 degrees after 4000m altitude. Northern and western slopes feature numerous vertical cliffs as high as 700m. Eastern and southern slopes are low-pitched.

Ski Tour to Elbrus by North route – is popular among ski-mountaineers from all countries as a good alternative to the southern route. This itinerary offers the classic path to Elbrus from the North and descent from the top by ski or snowboard.

To climb and ski Elbrus, you will have to trek the entire itinerary from the foot of the mountain to its top in wilderness, with your rucksack on your own back. This will make the climb fully your own. And skiing down from the top will be an unforgettable adventure for you. There is no tourist infrastructure on the Northern route – no hotels, restaurants, ski-lifts or ratracks.

Region: Russia, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Elbrus (5642m)
Activity: ski tour
Expedition duration: 10 days
Group size: from 4 persons
Price: 1250 USD

Advance payment: 25 % of the full price.
In case of the cancellation, prepayment is not refundable.

INDIVIDUAL SKI TOURS TO ELBRUS ARE POSSIBLE!

SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival to Mineralnye Vody.
Meeting at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Personal equipment check and adjustment.

DAY 2

Transfer to the foot of Elbrus (Emmanuel Meadow base camp, 2500m), 3 hours.
Walk to the Dzhily-Su meadow, to the mineral springs valley.

DAY 3

Acclimatization trek and equipment transfer to the Northern refuge (3800m). Return to the base camp

DAY 4

Trek to the moraine hut (the Northern refuge, 3800m).

DAY 5

Acclimatization trek to the Lentz rocks to the altitude of 4600m.
Snow and ice technique lessons, gear training.
Night at the refuge at 3800m

DAY 6

Rest and preparation to the summit day.
Night at the refuge at 3800m

DAY 7

Climb to the Elbrus summit and return to 3800m.
Start at 1-2am.
The length of the climb is 8-15 hours.
Ski descent to the camp at 3800m 1-2 hours.
Night in the hut at 3800m.

DAY 8

Reserve day for the case of bad weather or return to the Emmanuel Meadow base camp

DAY 9

Return to town, check-in at the hotel

DAY 10

Departure to the Mineralnye Vody airport.

The guide can change the itinerary (without changing its destination) depending on the weather, the condition of the team etc.

ELBRUS SKI TOUR INCLUDES

THE PRICE OF THE TOUR INCLUDES:

Qualified guides
Transfer Mineralnye Vody – Kislovodsk – Dzhily-Su and back
Hotel stay
Stay and food in the hut
Lunch-pack during the trek
National Park permit
Safety and security (registration at Rescue Service, radio connection, medical kit)