Aventuras Patagonicas on Mt Elbrus Full Itinerary

Mt Elbrus Full Itinerary

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  Day 01 - 02

  Arrive to Moscow. We begin our journey with a tour of Moscow. Amazing city with so much history, we will visit the Kremlin, Red Square, and more, as we stroll along the banks of the Moscow River
  

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  Day 03

  Flight to Mineral Vody. After breakfast we fly south to Mineral Vody (mineral water), and travel by bus to our hotel in the Baksan Valley. The Baksan is known for its Russian climbing camps. Mountaineers from all over the New Commonwealth of Independent States come here to train in hopes of becoming a guide. It is also a great location for them to develop the technical skills necessary to climb great peaks around the world

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  Day 04

  The acclimatization process begins by hiking in the beautiful Baksan Valley. The trails wind delicately throughout the foothills and offer exquisite views of Mt. Elbrus’ twin peaks. We take the ski tram to 11,000’, and lodge at a very nice hotel

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  Day 05

  Acclimatization hike to local observatory. This is a long day of walking with slight altitude increases. By the end of this day, most climbers are feeling strong and accustomed to the altitude

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  Day 06

  Move gear to “barrels” where we lodge at about 11,000’. We use the tram and ski lift to help move our gear. Here we put on crampons and hike up to the old Pruitt Hut. Sleep in Barrels. (Lodging conditions such as the “barrels” and Pruitt Hut change from year to year depending on maintenance. Our schedule may be adjusted to utilize the best available shelters, we actually often get a Private Barrel, located at about 100 feet higher than regular Barrels)

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  Day 07

  Hike to Pastukov Rocks (15,416 feet) Acclimatization hike on snow and back to the Barrels to sleep.

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  Day 08

  Move to hut, spend afternoon readying ourselves for the summit attempt. Lodge in Hut

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  Day 09 - 10 - 11

  Summit day. Weather permitting. We allow a window for our Summit Day in case of poor weather. Depart camp via Snow-Cat at 3:00am and ride to Pastukov Rocks area. From the rocks we begin our summit ascent. It is a long summit day. Expect a 10-12 hour round trip climb. From the summit, we have excellent views of the Caucuses, including Ushba, the Matterhorn of the region. Descend to lodging

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  Day 12

  Hiking, celebration

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  Day 13

  Return flight from Mineral Vody to Moscow. Dinner, spend the night in Moscow

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  14

  Depart Moscow. Fly back home or continue traveling