Elbrus expeditions. Trekking and ski-touring in the Mount Elbrus area. Caucasus Mountains, Russia. Mt Elbrus climb.
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Welcome to join Geographic Bureau climbs, treks and ski-tours. Being one of the first Russian private companies in the adventure travel business we have been conducting these trips for over 30 years - since 1989. We have probably the best success rate of Mt Elbrus ascents along with excellent safety records.
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Mount Elbrus - 14 days
The summit of Elbrus can be seen for miles around from different parts of the Caucasus region. Both East (5621m) and West (5642m) summits are permanently covered with snow.
Elbrus Ski-Tour - 14 days
The Caucasus form a chain of snowy mountains separating Georgia from Russia to the north. Just north of the main chain lies the Europe’s highest summit - the twin-peaked Mt Elbrus.
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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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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