Elbrus is located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia republics, about 180km away from the famous resort of MineralnyeVody.

Elbrus is the highest mountain massif of the Lateral Range of the Caucasus Mountains, being the cone of an extinct volcano. The Western peak of Elbrus reaches a height of 5,642 m, and the Eastern peak — 5,621 m. They are separated by a deep saddle with the height of 5325 m

From the South.

In the first days of acclimatization, while we are in the valley, you have the choice: accommodation in a tent or in an inexpensive hotel. During the ascent we also offer a choice between a tent and a mountain shelter.

From the North.

From the first day of the program, we provide comfortable tents for two persons accommodation.

During the program, you will have to wear personal items by yourself. Group equipment is also distributed among the participants of the expedition. However, on Elbrus from the North and Elbrus from the South, the number of days and the length of the routes when you will have to carry loads varies significantly.

• During the acclimatization days you will have to cover routes with a duration not exceeding 4 — 5 hours;
• During the days of transfer from camp to camp — about 4 to 7 hours;
• Climbing to the summit will take from 8 to 16 hours, depending on your well-being.

We only work with professionals in their field who receive the latest weather data from the office, who are able to analyze the quality of snow, teach you how to use an ice ax and crampons, and when needed unite everyone in a bunch. Also, the instructors, in case of the sudden bad weather, will be able to take you to a cave / rescue hut, the location of which can be found even in the most impenetrable blizzard.

During the ascent the group is provided with:

• GPS-navigator, giving additional information about the location of the group;
• A radio station, in case of absence of mobile communication;
• Gas burner, rope, ice screws;
• First aid kit and first aid skills of the instructor.

• With a stroke in the past
• With heart attack in the past
• With diseases of the cardiovascular system
• With heart and lung diseases
• With diseases of the musculoskeletal system

When climbing  Elbrus from the South and from the North, the quality of communication is satisfactory. As for the day of ascent, the connection is ideal!  As for the Internet, it’s much worse here, may be only Megafon will have 3G.

Elbrus is the ideal mountain for a beginner. From the South, for example, a significant distance is overcome on a cable car. And further, if there is a desire, money, but no strength, it will be possible to increase your chances by purchasing a place in ratrac, which will greatly shorten the time of your ascent in the dark. But the most important thing is that you listen to instructor who will not let you go as quickly as you want in the beginning of each day. Alsoyou need to consider how ready your body will be to a stressful situation (at an altitude there is much less oxygen).

In addition to the above, you need to understand that climbing is a heavy monotonous job for your body. You have to overcome 8-10 hours up, without any interruptions.

So if you want climbing Elbrus not to become a punishment for you, try at least for some time practice cardio-training for endurance in the gym.

Prepayment is necessary to assign a guide for your group, and also it is a guarantee that the tour will take place, as they say, «in any weather.»

All issues are resolved in accordance with the contract and the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Citizens of the Russian Federation are not required to arrange insurance for participation in the tour. In case of an accident during the ascent, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will provide assistance free of charge, and will also take you to the nearest settlement.

For people who do not have Russian citizenship, an insurance policy is required, but the tour price does not include it.