Mountain: | Mount Elbrus (5 642 m / 18 511 ft) |
Activity type: | Mountaineering |
Activity level: | Challenging |
Elevation: | 5 642 m / 18 510 ft |
Duration: | 7 Day(s) |
Expenses: | from$ 500 |
Route Name: |
South Normal Route, Standard Route, Azau Valley, Классический маршрут, С Юга, South Face |
Activity type: |
Mountaineering |
Activity level: |
Challenging |
Type of Climb: |
Snow & Ice |
Location: |
Europe, Russia: (Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya) |
Starting Point: | |
Parent Range: | |
Mountain: | |
First Ascent: |
1/7/1874 Peter Knubel (Switzerland), Horace Walker (Great Britain), Frederick Gardner (Great Britain), Florence Crauford Grove (Great Britain), Ahiya Sottaiev (Russia) |
Duration: |
7 Day(s) |
Max. Elevation: |
5 642m / 18 510 ft |
Vertical Gain: |
1 743m / 5 719 ft |
Length: |
11km / 7 miles |
Climbing Season(s): |
01 Jun-30 Sep; |
Nearst Airport(s): |
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Convenience Center(s): | |
National Park(s): |
Location: Russia
Activity type:Hiking
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Russia
Activity type:Mountaineering
Difficulty: Challenging
56 years, Kyrgyzstan
Guide
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33 years, Russia
Guide
2100
Acclimatization hike to Mount Cheget.
Acclimatization hike to Mount Cheget. This is a long day of walking with good altitude increases. By the end of this day, most climbers feel strong and accustomed to the altitude.
Move to the Low Hut (Garabashi).
Move to the Low Hut (Garabashi) and lodge at above 3800 meters (11000 feet). Climbers often use the tram and ski lift to help move their gear. Lodge in Low Hut.
Acclimatization day.
Hike to Pastukhov Rocks (15,416 ft.) and return to the Low Hut.
Rest day.
Rest day before summit push.
Summit day.
Climbers usually leave camp at 3 a.m. or even earlier (depends on taking a lift by Sno-Cat and ride to the Pastukov Rocks area). From the rocks, climbers begin their summit ascent. It is a long day, look for a 12-hour round-trip climb.
Reserve day.
Extra day at huts for inclement weather. Climbers can take a glacier tour or return to the valley if they already have summitted.
Reserve day.
Extra day at huts for inclement weather. Climbers can take a glacier tour or return to the valley if they already have summitted.
Mount Elbrus South Normal Route Gear List (49 items)
Route: South Normal Route, Mount Elbrus (5 642 m / 18 511 ft)
Last update: 24 Feb 2016
Mountain Planet
250 GuideThere are some shops and rental services at Terskol village (route starting point) where you can buy or rent any needed equipment..
Climbing Equipment
7 elements
Put all your efforts to ensure that all of your climbing equipment have been checked before your arriving to Mineralnye Vody. Crampons must be adjusted to the boots, a backpack should be reliable and convenient, and the length of your ice-axe must be proper.
Read moreIce Axes and Tools - 1 item(s)
Trekking Poles - 1 item(s)
Footwear
5 elements
It's always risky to use the new boots on expeditions. Therefore if you didn't have a chance to try your new boots in previous treks put them on and walk for a couple of kilometres. Be sure that they don't damage your feet and you feel comfortable wearing them. Pay attention to the size of your boots, they don't have to be tight even if you put 2-3 pairs of socks on. There always should be a gap between your toes and the boots of approx. 0.7 - 1 cm.
Read moreMountaineering Boots - 1 item(s)
Overboots and Gaiters - 1 item(s)
reccommended
Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters - Men's Outdoor ResearchQuantity: 1 item(s)
Hiking Socks - 2 item(s)
Approach Shoes - 1 item(s)
Technical Clothing
10 elements
All clothing can be divided into several layers - light underwear, mid weight underwear, soft shell layer, hard shell layer and down layer. Be ensured that your clothes have no "gaps" in the layers.
Read moreUnderpants - 2 item(s)
Long Underwear Bottoms - 1 item(s)
Long Underwear Bottoms - 1 item(s)
Long Underwear Tops - 1 item(s)
Fleece Jackets - 1 item(s)
reccommended
Mountain Hardwear Microchill Fleece Zip T Pullover - Men's Mountain HardwearQuantity: 1 item(s)
Fleece Jackets - 1 item(s)
Soft-Shell Pants - 1 item(s)
Technical Shells - 1 item(s)
Technical Pant Shells - 1 item(s)
Down Jackets - 1 item(s)
Headwear
8 elements
It would be very smart if your group have one or two spare pair of sunglasses and torches. These items are very fragile and could be damaged easily.
Read moreSport Sunglasses - 1 item(s)
Handwear
3 elements
Despite the fact that the insulation characteristics of synthetic materials are unlikely to ever be able to overcome the natural down, choose your expedition mittens with insulation made of synthetics. Natural down unlike synthetics very easily crushed and so during the cold days when you will hold an ice-axe or rope your hands in down mittens will freeze more than in synthetic.
Read morePersonal Equipment
6 elements
When choosing a sunscreen and lipscreen be guided by their ease of use, because they always should be close during walking. Try to find practical options that are combined in a single tube both sunscreen and lipstick.
Read moreDay Hiking Backpacks - 1 item(s)
Packing Solutions - 2 item(s)
Sun & Skin Protection - 1 item(s)
Water Bottles & Hydration Solutions - 1 item(s)
Camping Equipment
6 elements
If you are going to use a tour-agency service then you will be provided with guide support as well as camping equipment (tents if needed, stoves and cooking set). Otherwise you will have to take care of it by yourself.
Read moreMedium (5 to 29 Degree) Down Sleeping Bags - 1 item(s)
Sleeping Pads - 1 item(s)
Other
4 elements
As a rule your travel agency is in charge of all meal service. But anyway you can bring some power bars and gels that will support you during long approaches as well as during the summit push. Please note that some kind of products are not allowed to bring to the Russia. Finding all necessary medicine in Terskol may be a tricky task. So pack your personal first aid kit before departure to Mineralnye Vody. It will be smart to keep one extra set of travel clothes for travelling back to home.
Read moreDuffel Bags - 1 item(s)
Duffel Bags - 1 item(s)
Toiletry Kits - 1 item(s)
First Aid Kits - 1 item(s)
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