Elbrus expeditions. Trekking and ski-touring in the Mount Elbrus area. Caucasus Mountains, Russia. Mt Elbrus climb. gb@geographicbureau.com phone: +7 812 2305794 fax: +7 812 2304576 Postal address: 197110, P.O.Box 375, St Petersburg, Russia
over 20 years experience

Welcome to join Geographic Bureau climbs, treks and ski-tours. Being one of the first Russian private companies in the adventure travel bus- iness we have been conducting these trips for over 20 years - since 1989. We have probably the best success rate of Mt Elbrus ascents along with excellent safety records.
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Mount Kazbek Climb

Mount Kazbek Climb

One week trip to one of the highest and the most beautiful peaks of the Caucasus - Mount Kazbek, 5047m. It is an ancient, heavily glaciated volcano situated in the central part of the Main Caucasian Ridge
Elbrus Ski-Touring - 8 days

Elbrus Ski-Touring - 8 days

The trips itinerary is designed to adjust the trip’s dates to the direct flights' schedule from Munich to Mineralnye Vody. Suitable for the partly acclimatised climbers or those who acclimatise well.
Elbrus on map

Study the Elbrus infrastructure right from your home on Google maps: hotels, ski lifts, base camps, mountain huts etc. 

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We proudly present our experienced team of guides you can rely on in any situation.                  
Mt Elbrus Facts & Figures
Height

Elbrus has two summits. The West Summit is the highest: 5642m, the East Summit is just a bit lower: 5621m.

Name

The local (Balkarian) name: 'Mingi-Tau' means: 'Resembling a thousand mountains'.

1st ascent

First ascent of the East Summit (5621m): 1829. First ascent of the West Summit (5642m): 1874. In 1967 the Soviet government organized a mass climbing and about 2500 people participated; although most of them had never seen a mountain up close before...


There is a cable car running: it starts at 2200m in Azau, the first stop is Stary Krugozor, 3000m; the second stop is Mir station, 3500m. From Mir a chairlift can take you up to 3750m.

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