
Russia - Climb Mount Elbrus
Talk to us about scheduling your own private trip. With a minimum of 6 climbers you can choose a date to suit you!
Climbing Mount Elbrus Details
What's included
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We provide you with all technical climbing and safety equipment. -
Experienced British and Russian mountain guides -
Pictures and footage from your weekend will be available to download from our Flickr account -
Accommodation -
Meals -
Return airport transfers from Mineralnye Vody, Russia (usually via Moscow) airport -
Visa application papers (please note that some nationalities are charged an additional amount for travel papers) -
Municipal registration in the administrative centre of Tyrnauz which covers the Baksan Valley -
Minibus transfers to and from the Baksan Valley from the airport -
Hotel in Cheget with drying rooms, sauna, restaurant and twin rooms -
All hotel and restaurant meals and local taxis -
Mount Elbrus National Park fees -
All cable cars and chair lifts on the mountain -
Accommodation in the National Park hut -
All meals on the mountain and our own cook -
UK high altitude guild / medic -
Alexander Adventures trekking t-shirt (Mountain equipment)
What should I bring to the adventure?
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Running shoes or lightweight trail shoes: For travel and easy walking. -
Hiking boots: Leather with sturdy mid-sole and a Vibram sole, ½ or ¾ shank. Boots should be warm and fit well over light and heavy sock combination. Fit is much more important than brand. Take time to select a pair that fits,and break them in well. -
Sport sandals: Excellent for in and around the refuge and tented camps in the evenings. An open-toe model that can be worn with socks is best (Teva or Crocs). -
Lightweight socks: Synthetic/Wool Blend (Smartwool, Bridgedale, Patagonia) -
Medium weight socks: Synthetic/Wool Blend (Smartwool, Bridgedale). -
Gaiters: For use with light hiking boots. Short and simple gaiters are preferable, such as OR Rocky Mountain Low.
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It is very important that your clothes fit loosely and comfortably so you can layer your clothes appropriately. This is key for maintaining a comfortable body temperature. -
Comfortable travel clothes: For around the cities of Fes and Marrakesh. Dress in Morocco is typically modest and casual. -
Hiking shorts: One pair (any brand of Supplex short). Will often be worn over lightweight long underwear bottoms. -
Lightweight pants: One pair (any brand Supplex or “stretch woven” pant) -
Lightweight long underwear top: (Patagonia Capilene, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op) -
Midweight long underwear top: Zip-T neck design is good. Light colors are better for tops because they are cooler when hiking in direct sunlight and just as warm as dark colors when worn underneath other layers (Patagonia Capilene, North Face, Mountain Hardwear) -
Lightweight long underwear bottom: Dark colors are preferable (Patagonia Capilene, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op) -
Midweight underwear bottom: Dark colours are preferable because they do not show dirt (Patagonia Capilene, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op) -
Short-sleeved shirts/tops: Most nylon running shirts or athletic shirts work (North Face Tek Ware, Patagonia Tech Dri, or any brand of synthetic athletic wear). -
Fleece or synthetic jacket: Polartec 100 or 200 is good. An even better alternative is a synthetic fill jacket made of Primaloft or Polarguard (Mountain Hardwear, OR, Wild Things, Moonstone, Patagonia). -
Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants: Such as Gore-Tex. Jacket must have hood. It is recommended that pants have full-length side zips. These garments should be large to fit over your other layers.
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Liner gloves: They should be lightweight and synthetic (Patagonia Capilene) -
Windstopper fleece gloves: Any brand of Windstopper fleece. -
Sun hat: Any lightweight hat with a good brim or visor to keep the sun and rain off of your face and neck. -
Bandana: Two to three traditional cotton styles. This is an important item with many uses. Large sizes are best. You may also like to have a circular bandana like those made by Buff. -
Wool or fleece hat: Any brand of warm hat that can go over ears for cool evenings.
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Sunglasses: One pair high quality 100%UV and 100%IR. You may want to bring a back-up pair too. -
Headlamp: (Petzl or Black Diamond)
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Duffel bag: For flying to Morocco with your belongings. It will come with you during the trek. -
Small bag or stuff sac: For easy storage and organization -
Day pack: 2000 cubic inches ( 33 liters ) or more, internal frame. Top opening mountaineer’s rucksack style is best. Avoid large zipper openings and excessive outside pockets. Larger packs are better than smaller, because they are easier to pack with cold hands and they distribute loads more effectively. -
Pack cover: To protect your gear on rainy days (REI, MEC, Osprey, Gregory) -
Sleeping bag: Minimum temperature rating of 32F to maximum 14F (0 C to -10C) -
Water Bottle: Two one-liter, leak-proof wide-mouth (Nalgene Poly bottles) -
Sleeping pad: Inflating, full-length (Therm-a-rest) -
Trekking poles: Useful for going up and down steep, muddy trails in the forest, and general trekking. Adjustable poles are best so that you can strap them on your pack when not in use. Remove the ski baskets (Leki 3-section, Black Diamond) -
Swiss Army knife: Remember not to leave in carry-on bags for any international or domestic flight. Scissors are probably the most useful features; you will seldom need the knife blade.
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Walking axe -preferably with leash and rubber end protectors -
Crampons -10 points are acceptable for this trip, there is no front pointing required. -
Harness -preferably alpine style with clips on the leg loops and a comfortable fleece waistband -
1 x 120cm sling and 2 locking karabiners -for easy tying into a fixed line -
Helmet -optional. There is no danger of rockfall from above, but head injuries can occur in the event of a fall.
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Toilet Kit - Toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, alcohol-based anti-bacterial hand sanitizer (Purell), travel soap, needle/thread and throat lozenges (bring travel size bottles to keep your kit small) -
First Aid Kit - Ibuprofen/aspirin assorted band-aids, moleskin, small gauze pad, roll of adhesive tape, tweezers, safety pins. Include any prescription travel meds that might be prescribed by your doctor (antibiotics, sleep aids) -
Sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher, non-oily -
Lip screen: SPF 30 or higher, any brand -
Zip-loc bags - They can be very useful. -
Ear plugs - Useful in the refuge and if someone in a tent near yours snores! Available in most drug stores and hardware stores.
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Lightweight travel jacket: Simple wind shirt or light fleece -
Travel clothing: For travel days and for time visiting the cities -
Swimwear: For hotels -
Passport belt/pouch -
Books or E-reader, journal: (“Rite in the Rain”) waterproof -
Binoculars: Optional. High quality, 8x32 or 10x42 is recommended. Camera, Lenses, Video Camera -
Waterproof containers for your photo equipment: Two-gallon zip lock bags, shower caps, or manufactured rain covers. -
Memory cards for digital camera: Bring plenty, as well as plenty of camera batteries.
Prerequisite (what experience should I have)
Location, airports and your arrival, accommodation details
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If your guide feels that it is unsafe to climb to the summit due to weather, we will make an earlier descent down the valley instead. -
Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control. From time to time we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh.