MT. ELBRUS – CLASSIC SOUTH ROUTE 2023

Elbrus

Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus and in Europe, and one of the famous Seven Summits. It is the highest mountain in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus is in the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia. Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanic domes.

We do have fixed schedule for the month of Jun, July, Aug 2023. We can also arrange private expedition based on your dates. You can contact us.

TO BOOK YOUR SLOTS FOR THIS EVENT:

  • If you are interested and keen to join this event, just click buy ticket on the website.
  • Deposit $1000/Pax to the SGTREK company account
  • We will send you the training program and other details about the events.
  • Discount will be applied on first come basis.
  • We will also conduct a regular training programs and train you before to the event at FREE OF COST.

VACCINATION AND COVID19 REGULATIONS

  • All participants need to be vaccinated to join this event.
  • Pre and Post covid19 test need to be paid by clients in Singapore and Russia.
  • Get Covid19 Travel Insurance coverage to protect yourself / Travel Insurance also needed which covers mountaineering up to 6000m.

STAFF CONTACT NO:

Do contact VIJAY +6592700908(WHATSAPP) or Email : contact@sgtrek.com

EXPEDITION DATES & COST:

Expedition Cost: (Book before 31Dec2022 and enjoy $75/Pax discount)

SGD1675/Pax

THE FIXED DEPARTURE DATES:

  • 13th June to 21st June 2023
  • 21st June to 29th June 2023
  • 29th June to 07th July 2023
  • 07th July to 15th July 2023
  • 15th July to 23rd July 2023
  • 23rd July to 31st July 2023
  • 31st July to 08th August 2023
  • 10th August to18th August 2023
  • 18th August to 26th August 2023

TRIP OVERVIEW:

Day 1: Arrival to Mineralnye Vody (MRV).Transfer to the hotel at the Baksan Valley (3, 5-4h).
(IMPORTANT NOTE: *Please plan your arrival to Mineralny Vody before 14PM.)

Day 2: Acclimatization, climb to 3000m. Return to the hotel. Visit the rental gear office to organize and try
on rented gear.

Day 3: Arrival to Azau cable car station (2356m) by bus. Ascend (4000m) to the Base Camp. We leave our
belongings at the mountain hut where we will stay later that night. From there we will climb a bit higher to
acclimatize. We will pass several huts and in about 1,5h we will arrive to the famous Priyut 11 (the shelter
of 11) 4100m. We will climb around altitude of 4400m and then we will descend to our hut for the night.

Day 4: Acclimatization, climb to 4600-4800m, night stay in the Base Camp up in mountain hut.

Day 5: We will do basic climbing trainings few hours and rest day and preparation for the summit push.
Dinner and night stay in the hut.

Day 6: Elbrus summit day. Start at 2 AM, while ascend we can take a ride with a Snow Cat to ~4700m –
5100m (see the ‘price does not include’ section). Ascend duration takes approximately 8-12h. Normally we
descend the same day to the valley so we can enjoy at our hotel. In case of late arrival to the cable car
station, we can stay in the hut.

Day 7-8: Reserve days {in case if summit attempt (Day 6) was interrupted by the bad weather}. Return to
the hotel (if we stayed in the hut). Full day resting at hotel (if the Elbrus was climbed on Day 6). Party in the
evening! Optionally we can leave for Mineralnye vody this day.

Day 9: Transfer to the Mineralny Vody airport.( IMPORTANT NOTE: *Our group transfer from the hotel
to the airport starts early, please; plan your flight to Moscow from 12pm afternoon onwards.)

What is included in this tour?

  • Transfers Min Vody to Terskol, Terskol to Min Vody return time.
  • Accommodations: Hotel in Terskol 3 night with breakfast
  • English-Russian speaking guide for all expedition period
  • Accommodation in Gara Bashi hut (depending on the weather)
  • All meals in Huts in climbing period
  • Emigration Registrations in Terskol.
  • Cook.
  • Group equipment (ropes, Ices crews)
  • All transfers, Taxi, Ski lift
  • Invitation Letter for Russian Visa
  • Peak permit for Elbrus
  • Registration in Russian Rescue Service
  • Garbage management
  • One professional climbing guide for 4 members for summit day
  • Walkie-Talkie
  • Summit Certificate of Russian Mountaineering Federation

What’s not included in this tour.

  • Personal equipments
  • Personal health & climbing Insurance.
  • Emergency evacuation & medical expense.
  • Alcoholic & bottled beverage
  • SSnow track Or Snow Cat for summit day if need from the hut to Pastukhova Rock (4800m – 200$ per person; 5100m – 300$ per person) *Note: If less than 10 pax the cost for the Snow Truck will be different.
  • Meals in Terskol
  • International flight ticket & Domestic flight ticket Moscow – Minerlnye Vody – Moscow
  • Summit bonus for the Guide.
  • Tips for the staff.
  • Covid19 Travel Insurance / Vaccine
  • Travel Insurance

Technical Gear List:

  • High mountain boots for use with crampons (double or insulated)
  • Crampons (Crampons must check fit with climbing boots prior to trip)
  • Ice axe (Ice axe with a leash. Light weight)
  • Climbing harness (Alpine climbing harness. Should have adjustable leg loops and fit over all clothing)
  • Sunglasses (Glacier glasses 100% UV protection with side shields or very good sunglasses with wrap around coverage)
  • Ski goggles (For wind and snow during the bad weather conditions and summit day)
  • Headlamp with new batteries
  • Extra batteries
  • 2 Locking and 2 non-locking carabiners. Larger is better for harness (pear shaped carabiner is the best, screw gate type recommended)
  • Self-belay leash (2-meter sling or prusik cord)
  • Trekking poles (Adjustable)
  • Comfortable backpack for climbing (a minimum of 30 liters)
  • Warm sleeping bag (down or synthetic sleeping bag rated to 0 F or -15 to C.)
  • Bottle for water (1 liter wide-mouth Nalgene)
  • Thermos (1-liter small stainless-steel thermos)
  • Personal crockery (knife, fork, spoon, mug)
  • Small personal first aid kit (with your personal doctor recommended medications)

Clothing Gear List:

  • Several various pairs of warm thermal socks
  • 1-2 pair of liner socks (polypropylene or wool)
  • 2-3 pair light weight trekking socks (polypropylene or wool)
  • 2 pairs medium to heavy wool socks for the upper mountain, check boot fit with liner and wool socks on.
  • Thermal underwear 
  • 2 long sleeve polypropylene or wool shirts lightweight, we highly recommend light colors for base layers.
  • 2 pair lightweight to mid-weight long underwear bottoms.
  • Trekking / Hiking pants. 2 pair pants. At least one pair should be simple nylon trekking pants for the walking on acclimatization days and relaxing.
  • The second pair can also be nylon or light weight soft shell climbing pants for on the mountain.
  • 1 pair nylon shorts for city days and base camp.
  • 1 pair sandal’s (Optional but nice on warm days in Pyatigorsk and at the base of the mountain lodge)
  • Fleece jackets. 1 Soft Shell or intermediate thickness fleece jacket or wind shirt.
  • Fleece pants. 1 pair fleece pants or light synthetic insulated pants.
  • This is OPTIONAL for extra warmth on summit day and on the lower mountain for Base Camp evenings.
  • Down jacket. Down or Synthetic Sweater or Jacket or 300/400 weight Fleece Jacket.
  • Essentially an additional mid-weight warm layer for cold days in your layering system.
  • Usual warm clothes, in which you feel comfortable
  • Gore-Tex Jacket (an effective waterproof and breathable fabric. The uppermost layer of your clothing)
  • Gore-Tex Pants
  • Several pairs of gloves (A minimum 1 pair of very warm gloves)
  • Buff (bandana that protects you neck and face from the wind and snow)
  • Several hats (A minimum 1 warm wool or synthetic hat, that cover your ears)
  • Cap

Miscellaneous Gear List:

  • Sunscreen with at least SPF 40. SPF 50 is better
  • Lip care with at least SPF 30, 1 stick. A string to hang around neck is helpful.
  • Extra batteries for your headlamp
  • Toiletry kit
  • Small supply of personal toilet paper in Ziploc for emergency. We provide paper while at huts.
  • 3 large plastic bags for keeping your gear dry
  • Extra Ziplocs for keeping small things protected
  • Ear plugs. Highly Recommended! We sleep in a mountain shelter with other climbers!
  • Hand wipes for personal hygiene
  • Favorite snacks, combination of salty and sweet. Candy bars like snickers are available at the base of the mountain in shops.

Bring about 1.5 kilos or 2+ pounds. For summit day and walking days.

  • Paperback books and some magazines for travel within Russia and for stay at the mountain shelters
  • iPod or MP3 with extra batteries
  • Camera with extra batteries or charging cords
  • Waterproof wallet for travel documents, money & passport, Russia Visa

By Joining this trip, YOU:

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  • YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
  • YOU acknowledge the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by completing this form and unconditional release of all liability to SGTREK PTE. LTD.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/

For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com

This trip is organized by: 
SGTREK PTE. LTD.
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160

Address: 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: contact@sgtrek.com
WhatsApp: +6592700908
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