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Created: Vadym Gapko
Last update: 17 May 2018
Mount Tetnuldi (4870m) guided ascent
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Tough/ Extreme |
| Availability: |
17 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Duration: | 7 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $1800 |
Full description
Mount Tetnuldi (4870m) is a summit in the georgian spur of the Bezengi wall, the Main Caucassus Ridge in the Upper Svaneti region. The beautiful right pyramid towers right above the capital of the region, Mestia.
Join me on a 7-day expedition to summit this impressive mountain.
We will start the trip with a training and acclimatisation ascent of the highest point of the Svaneti ridge - mount Laila (4005m), enjoy rest in the historical town of Mestia, refine our snow and ice climbing skills, and embark on an ascent of what is considered to be one of the most stunning Georgian summits - mount Tetnuldi itself.
PRICE PER PERSON
1 person 1500 EUR
Group of 2 1250
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accomodation
- All meals during trip (breakfasts and dinners at guesthouse, as well as expedition meals during the ascent)
- Transport to the start of the trip
- Transport during the trip
- Transport to the end of the trip
- Group equipment
- Personal mountaineering equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, two carabiners, climbing backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad)
Guide
49 years, Ukraine
Guide
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Mountaineering, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing
Verified Profile
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- Phone number
I am an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide based in Lviv, Ukraine. I have more than 20 years of climbing experience and have been ski touring for 15 years. I am also a specialist in avalanche training (CAA Level 1 Avalanche Course).
Location
Georgia, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Day 1.
Initial acclimatisation.
Hike from Mestia to the Chizhdi pass (3100m). 1200m elevation gain.
Night in a tent.
Day 2.
Acclimatisation climb.
A simple training climb to the highest summit of the Svaneti ridge - mount Laila (4005m). 1300m elevation gain.
Night in a tent.
Day 3.
Descent to Mestia. Rest day.
Descent to Mestia and rest. Reserve day.
Night in a guesthouse.
Day 4.
Tetnuldi base camp.
Transfer to the top station of the Tetnuldi ski lift (2000m) and hike over the Amaranth pass to the glacier (3700m) at the foot of mount Tetnuldi. 1700m elevation gain.
Night in a tent.
Day 5.
High-altitude acclimatisation.
Snow and ice climbing training on the glacier. Climb to the shoulder of mt. Tetnuldi (4300m). Descent to base camp. ?m elevation gain.
Night in a tent.
Day 6.
Mount Tetnuldi summit.
Ascent to the summit of mount Tetnuldi (4870m). Descent to Mestia. 1170m elevation gain.
Night in a guesthouse.
Day 7.
Reserve day.
Extra day in case of bad weather or insufficient acclimatisation on planned summit day.
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Last update: Vadym Gapko
(1 Jan 2022)