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14 Days of Climbing in Russia

Terskol, Russia

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Explore Russia’s famed cities on both ends of the expedition, beginning in St. Petersburg and ending in MoscowClimb Mount Elbrus (18,510’), one of Europe’s Seven SummitsJul 26, 2014 - Aug 8, 2014Price includes land costs, including all internal flights

The trip begins in the cosmopolitan city of St. Petersburg, City of the Tzars. One simply could not visit Russia without seeing this city, known as the Venice of the North. You then travel to Mineral Voldy and begin your acclimatization and climb. The first few days are focused on day trips that allow you to acclimatize and develop glacier climbing skills. After that you move up to a mountain hut known as the Barrels. Thanks to the local Russian support team, you will continue to eat well and carry only a light pack, even at this camp high on the mountain.

Summit day on Elbrus is strenuous and long. You wake around 3 am and have a quick breakfast before boarding a snowcat to take you to your previous high point on the mountain at 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). From there you don crampons, rope, and ice axe and begin the climb. As the sun rises you will be high on the mountain, with the sun giving you energy for the final push. From the summit you will enjoy well deserved views of the surrounding peaks before making a quick descent back to the hut.

After descending to the valley, you fly to Russia’s capitol and Europe’s largest city, Moscow located on the Moskva River. you will visit the famed Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and Red Square and celebrate your climb in this historically and economically significant city.

Your Mt. Elbrus expedition will be led by Alpenglow’s head guide and owner, Adrian Ballinger. Adrian is a fully certified AMGA/IFMGA guide and splits his time between guiding high altitude expeditions in South America and the Himalaya and highly technical rock ice and ski terrain in Europe and the States. You will be supported by a great team of Russian guides and a cook. Their experience and local knowledge will not only make your trip more comfortable, they will also add to your understanding of this mountain and the local people.

If you are an advanced skier with backcountry (off-piste) experience, there is the possibility of skiing this giant!

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14 Days of Climbing in Russia Reviews

Dirty from the south.. but from northern side it`s pure and really amazing route! Strongly recommend!

Dirty mountain... don't recommend it unless you are on a 7 Summits tick list.

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