Whitney, is lower still, at 14,494 feet.) (The highest mountain in the contiguous United States, California’s Mt. Including Elbrus, the Caucasus boasts eight peaks higher than France’s Mont Blanc, the highest of the Alps, whose 15,771-foot summit lies more than half a mile closer to sea level than. Elbrus is the highest mountain in the Caucasus, whose dominant range stretches 750 miles between the Black and Caspian seas– roughly the size of the Alps and twice the length of the Sierra Nevada. The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Calif. Ice Queen Demands Respect at Each Step For the locals in southern Russia, Europe’s highest peak represents their indomitable spirit. Or double down and climb Kilimanjaro and bag two of the 7 Summits on our 19-day Mt.
Short on time? Join us on our 11-day Mount Elbrus Express climbing trip - an express experience to this 7‑Summits peak that gives you an opportunity to hone your expedition climbing skills. All this combines for the perfect experience in an area that remains as intriguing as ever. or Ecuador, you will be traveling with Russian guides that know the area as their home. Along with an experienced guide from the U.S.
Since a time when the country experienced food shortages to now, our program has been carefully crafted to take in the best of Russian culture, food, accommodations, and people.
Our roots on Elbrus go way back, from Scott Fischer’s first guided trip there in the 80’s to Mountain Madness’ current owner Mark Gunlogson and his first trip to the region in 1990, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The climb offers great introductory level glacier climbing that includes the use of crampons, ice axe, and roped travel.Īlso, contributing to your success are decades of experience in the Caucasus. Here we spend several nights before our summit attempt. The Baksan Valley offers trekking through fields of wildflowers, amongst poplar and pine forests.Īfter acclimatization hikes in the Baksan Valley and a day spent reviewing skills, we take a cable car up the mountain to the shelters at Kharabashi. The summit offers breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains and the impressive tributary valley systems feeding the raging waters of the Baksan River. The ultimate combo - Elbrus/Kilimanjaro, two Seven Summits in less than three weeks!Ī volcanic massif located north of the Caucasus main ridge, 18,510-foot / 5642 m Mount Elbrus rises almost 3,000 feet / 914 meters higher than surrounding peaks. They may even lead you astray for some caviar and vodka at the end of the trip. If you’re looking for some serious culture, a Seven Summit, and for Kilimanjaro climbers and others looking for an introductory glacier climb, there’s no better objective for those with no experience - our guides show you the ropes during the trip. And if you want to see how the Russian czars really lived and explore one of the world’s most compelling cities, check out the St. Time spent exploring the extraordinary city Moscow also offers interesting glimpses into Russia’s rich culture and history. Jagged peaks with glaciers that flow into mountain valleys dotted with pine forests, alpine meadows, and remote villages welcome visitors traveling into this mountain paradise. The gentle slopes of Mount Elbrus beckon climbers in a range reminiscent of the Alps. Climbing Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe and one of the Seven Summits, perfectly immerses you into expedition climbing and gaining experience with the acclimatization process.