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.
LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
RUSSIAN MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS
RMH is 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.
BOOKING TERMS
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Reviews
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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