Mountain IQ are delighted to partner with the premier climbing outfitter on Elbrus, RMH, to bring you this epic 7 Summit adventure. Summit Mt Elbrus using the classic South Side route!
Summary
DURATION
8 days
LOCATION
Russia
START & ENDS
Mineralnye Vody Airport
DIFFICULTY
Easy Moderate Challenge Hard
Highlights
Itinerary
Important: Alpine climbing or mountaineering comes certain risks that can’t completely be controlled and are dangerous. By joining this trip you need to first understand and be aware of the seriousness of climbing Mount Elbrus and the possibility of injury or even death. Upon arrival at the RMH lodge on the first day of the trip, every guest will be asked to read and sign the local operator's release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement.
- day 2
- day 3
- Day 4
- DAY 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
ARRIVAL DAY
FOOD
Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
RMH Lodge
ACTIVITY
Van transfer
ELEVATION
Terskol (2,125m)
Group meeting at Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) at 13:00 / 1 PM Moscow time, and transfer to the RMH Lodge in Terskol village by the RMH van. Accommodation at the RMH lodge. Welcome briefing and orientation. Signing Waivers and required documentation. Gear check. Overnight stay at the RMH lodge.
Dates & Prices
Below are our open group dates for this adventure. The best time to climb Mount Elbrus is during the Summer months from May to September. Prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplements apply.
What's Included
Included
Not Included
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Packing List
Rental Equipment: We recommend that all guests bring their personal climbing equipment to ensure the best possible experience. However, it is possible to rent all heavy technical equipment such as boots, crampons, harness, and ice-axe from the RMH lodge on arrival.
Clothing
- 2-3 x hiking shirts + 1-2 x long-sleeve hiking shirt
- 2 x pairs of trekking trousers - one fleeced lined
- 1-2 x Base layers (top and bottom)
- Mid-weight fleece jacket
- Hard shell rain jacket
- Insulating down or synthetic jacket / gilet
- Light gloves and warm insulating gloves
Headwear
- Sun hat + 100% UV protection sunglasses
- Beanie for the nights
- Neck warmer
Footwear
- Mid-weight hiking boots
- High-mountain (insulated) boots for use with crampons
- Crampons
- 3-4 x hiking socks
- 2 x warm thermal socks
- Trainers for camp
Bags
- 20-25L daypack
- 50-60L Backpack (carried by porters, needs to be no heavier than 22 lbs)
- Plastic bags to protect sleeping bag and other gear from rain
- Optional: 90L duffel to carry all gear to and from Kenya. This bag can be left at your hotel in Nairobi for collection after the trek.
Sleeping
- 4-season sleeping bags
- Sleeping mat
Other Essentials
- Hiking poles
- Headlamp with new batteries
- Snacks
- Water bottle / hydration bladder
- Water treatment tablets
- Camera
- Sun cream
Climbing equipment
- Ice axe
- Climbing helmet
- Ski goggles
- Climbing harness
- 2 Locking and 2 non-locking carabiners
- Self-belay leash
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend getting specialist travel insurance for your trip. If you're based in the UK then we recommend insurance via the British Mountaineering Council (BMC). Alternatively, we recommend Global Rescue.
Accommodation
The RMH Lodge is located in Terskol Village. The lodge is owned and run by RMH's CEO, Vitaly Stegno, and his wonderful family.
The lodge provides comfortable accommodation, authentic Caucasian cuisine and great vibes.
High Camp accommodation is at the new and comfortable fully heated and fully electric mountain lodge at 3,850 m. Mixed dorm with 8 separate beds in every room.
Reviews
Best Adventure Yet
Thanks Mountain IQ and Altezza for arranging our climb. It is by far the best adventure holiday I have ever experienced, the toughest too! Our guides and the entire support were truly amazing – I don’t think I would have made it without their support and encouragement! Thanks again!
Tip top trekking experience
Visiting the Annapurna Sanctuary has been one of the highlights of my life. I was very nervous joining this trek as I was a solo female and had never trekked at altitude. The team at Mountain IQ were fantastic at answering all my questions and putting my concerns to rest. Once in Nepal, Upendra and the Himalayan Leisure team were just amazing. Our guide, Dorchi, was an absolute hoot and very caring. The whole experience from beginning to end was awesome. Thanks again!
Simply magnificent!
We joined this trek with short notice. Upendra was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. The tour from pick up to drop off was professional and fun. Would highly recommend joining this tour!
An once in a lifetime experience!
This was by far the most amazing adventure we’ve ever had. We can’t thank the team at Himalayan Leisure and at Mountain IQ enough for arranging such an incredible trek for myself and my girlfriend. From the very get go, the support from Mountain IQ and Upendra was top notch. All our questions were answered quickly and in detail. Once we arrived in Kathmandu we were warmly welcomed. The pre-trek briefing was excellent and we immediately liked our guide Dawa, and felt confident putting our safety in his hands. The trek itself is truly amazing – the views throughout were spectacular. The high pass was a big challenge but the whole group managed it without too much strain. We can’t wait to return to Nepal to complete the EBC trek via Gokyo and will definitely be going with HL again!
Epic experience with Dawa and his team
Just a quick note to say thank you to Himalayan Leisure for an amazing trekking experience to EBC. We felt well looked after throughout and really enjoyed the company of our guide Dawa. I highly recommend booking this adventure!
A superb trekking experience
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Himalayan Leisure on this trek in the Langtang region. The Langtang is a lot quieter than the popular trails to Everest. If you are looking to get off the beaten path then I highly recommend this trek and HL!
Superb Tour!
This tour company is excellent. From the time they met us at Cusco airport, their interaction with us was first class. They were able to accommodate the tour changes we requested. Our guide, Percy, was excellent, very knowledgeable and took the time to explain and answer questions. I highly recommend Inkayni. I would advise anyone who wants to see Cusco and Choquequirao to select this tour company.
A great experience all round!
If you go to Peru and want to visit Machu Picchu I highly recommend this tour. My friends and I went with Jonathan from Inkayni and we loved it! We did a lot of activities and Jonathan was very attentive and available, with insightful explanations about the places we visited and the Peruvian culture. A great experience all round!
Amazing experience!
Touring around Cusco, Salkantay and Machu Picchu with Franco was more like touring around with a friend than someone I had just met! He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. I learned a ton, saw beautiful sights and had great conversation.
Elbrus Normal Route
Absolutely PRO experience! RMH are on top of everything. From organisation before the trip, responses to questions before, during and after, to organisation, security, food, lodging and guiding – they are amazing. Going to Russia to do this is not without insecurity. We felt we were in safe hands throughout the trip. I would highly recommend Vitaly and is team to anyone who desires to climb Elbrus.
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LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
RUSSIAN MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS
This tour is operated by RMH, a team of local guides who are in our opinion the best local outfitter on Elbrus. The company is run by Vitaly Stegno, an International Mountain & Ski Guide with more than 10 years of guiding experience on Elbrus and over 65 successful guided summit ascents. Over the past decade Vitaly has built an amazing company with a highly respected and experienced local guiding team.