Climb Kazbek+Elbrus

This program is an expanded version of our classic Kazbek climbing program. For many climbers, it makes no sense to fly several times to the same corner of the planet, to the same mountain region, in order to descend these simple mountains. The ascent to Kazbek is made from Georgia (ascents to Kazbek from Russia are currently illegal), through a Weather station, all accommodation during the program is planned in cabins (sometimes, in high season, at times when the Weather Station is busy, it is more comfortable and private to stay in tents), as well as on Elbrus, where the ascent is from the South side it allows you to ensure guaranteed fast logistics and good comfort. This ascent of Elbrus can also be extended to the “Cross of Elbrus” program or simply traverse Elbrus from North to South, immediately closing all questions for yourself, which is more interesting North or South of Elbrus, more interesting can be seen from Kazbek or Elbrus.

Day 1. Meeting at Kazbegi village. The transfer from Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz can be organised separately. Dinner and instructing the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Trek to the highest operating Orthodox Church situated at an elevation of 2170m. Preparations for the next-day climb. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. A 7–9 hours climb to the Meteorological station (at 3600m) through Sabetse Pass, with overnight stay there. Overnight at the hut (maybe in tents).
Day 4. Acclimatization hike to a chapel at an elevation of 4000 m. Overnight at the hut (maybe in tents).
Day 5. Rest Day. Overnight at the hut (maybe in tents).
Day 6. 6–8 hours’ climb to Kazbek summit. Descent to the Meteorological station. Overnight at the hut (maybe in tents).
Day 7. Reserve day. Descent to the village of Kazbegi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. Transfer to the Elbrus region. Cable car to the hut. Overnight at the hut.
Day 9. Climbing Elbrus with an early rise at 2–4 AM. Elbrus climb lasts about 8–12 hours. It is possible to use a Snowcat during ascent or descent, but the decision to do so should be taken till 12 o’clock of the previous day’s program. Descent to the valley and transfer to airport (with flights scheduled after 9 PM).
Day 10. Reserve day. Descent and transfer to the airpor

• English-speaking guide throughout the program
• Mountain guides – 1 for 3 people on the day of climbing Kazbek
• Mountain guides – 1 for 3 people on the day of climbing Elbrus
• Overnight stays at the Meteo station or in tents near it according to the program (Kazbek)
• Meals on the mountain
• Breakfast at the hotel
• First aid kit
• Accommodation at the hut on Elbrus. Duration of stay depends on the schedule
• All transfers according to the program, including cable cars. From the airport (train station) to the airport
• All necessary permissions and registrations
• Group equipment (ropes, ice drills, walkie-talkies, satellite navigators, first aid kit)
• Hotel accommodation in double rooms in Kazbegi. Duration of stay depends

• International flights
• Personal porters for personal luggage
• Lunches and dinners in Kazbegi
• Personal gear
• Any additional expenses incurred by deviations to the original schedule
• Medical insurance and expenses of evacuation in case of an accident
• Personal expenses (such as drinks, internet, telephone calls, etc.)
• Visa
• Snowcat on day of Elbrus Ascent (if used)
• Single accommodation
• Any costs caused by the changing of the programs

Documents:

• Passport
• international passport
• Airplane / Train Tickets
• Medical insurance

ScrewPersonal equipment:

• Backpack. 50-60 liter.
• Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from 0С to + 10С (from June to September inclusive), from -20С to 0С (from October to May inclusive).
• Sleeping mattress.
• Trekking poles be sure to have rings of at least 70 mm
• Crampons
• Ice axe. Classical.
• Harness.
• Carabiners – 2 pcs.
• Mountaineering Lanyard
• Helmet
• Ice screw on a separate carbine
• Personal dishes

Clothes and shoes:

• Climbing boots single-layer or double. Double – plastic or leather. Of plastic, we recommend Scarpa Vega – perhaps the warmest of all double boots.
• Sneakers trekking or boots trekking. In May and early June, you can still see snow at the first acclimatization exits, in which case the advantage of shoes over sneakers is undeniable. However, after mid-June and until the end of September they can be replaced with sneakers.
• Waterproof layer – Jacket + pants. The industry offers a range of products from simple membranes 5000/5000 to products from Gore-Tex.
• Fleece pants and jacket.
• Thermo underwear top + bottom.
• Down jacket. Thick and warm.
• Mittens are warm.
• Thick.gloves.
• Thin gloves.
• Bandana (in addition to sun protection in the valley, it can be used to warm your throat or face in the cold)
• Hat warm.
• Warm trekking socks for climbing day

Miscellaneous:

• LED headlamp
• Sunglasses.
• Ski goggles.
• Thermos – 1 liter. Better without a button in the lid.
• Windproof mask on the lower part of the face (you can replace it with a scarf with some success).
• Gaiters.
• Sunblock and lip balm.
• Chemical heating pads (not necessary, but can be very useful).
• Personal medical kit.
• Knee supports.