Mountain Avachinskaya Sopka (2 741 m / 8 993 ft)

Asia, Russia: (Kamtchatski Kray)

Parent Range:	Eastern Ridge
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing
Summit(s):	Avachinskaya Sopka (2 741 m /8 993 feet)
Elevation:	2 741 m / 8 993 ft
Cost of climbing:	from$ 150

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Mountain Name(s):	Avachinskaya Sopka, Авачинская Сопка, Авача, Avachinsky Volcano, Avacha Volcano, Avachinskaya Sopka, Авачинский вулкан
Elevation:	2 741 m / 8 993 ft
Summit(s):	Avachinskaya Sopka (2 741 m /8 993 feet)
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing
Location:	Asia, Russia: (Kamtchatski Kray)
Starting Point:	53°15'17.64''N 158°49'57.72''E
Parent Range:	Eastern Ridge
Range:	Avacha-Koryak volcano group
First Ascent:	14/7/1824 Henrich Zivald (Russia), Emily Lenz (Russia), Ernest Hofman (Russia)

Geology:	Volcanic
Snow line:	Please update
Prominence:	1 550 m / 5 085 ft
Isolation:	199 m / 124 ft
Climbing Season(s):	01 Jun-31 Aug;
Nearst Airport(s):	Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC)
Convenience Center(s):	Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
National Park(s):	Volcanoes of Kamchatka, National Park Nalychevo

Location

Asia, Russia: (Kamtchatski Kray)

53°15'17.64''N 158°49'57.72''E

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Avachinsky is the most accessible climbing object in middle part of Kamchatka Peninsula. The proximity of the road, easy route and availability of shelter at the foot of the volcano allow to climb the volcano thousands of tourists each year. The ascent takes 7-8 hours, does not require special equipment in the summer.
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Avachinsky Volcano - is acting, has a conical top, a crater 400 meters and numerous fumaroles. There are 10 glaciers at the top.
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- Famous Peaks that are not High Points
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Avachinsky located 28 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Yelizovo, in the southern part of East Ridge, between the rivers and Avacha Nalycheva.
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From international airport in Elizovo by car or bus to the tourist base, where the route begins.
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Avachinskiy - one of the most active volcanoes of Kamchatka. Recent eruptions have been recorded in 1991 and 2001. The eruption in 1991 crater clogged with lava and now surrounded by puffing fumaroles.

Avachinskiy volcano is a trademark of Kamchatka - with the perfect cone, constantly fuming ... Read more
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Guided Tours
- Foresteam travel
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