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Edit event: Mt. Elbrus Expedition - 10 Days
T1 - Mt. Elbrus Expedition - 10 Days
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Dear Hiking Buddies,
Invitation to join the 10 Day Elbrus Expedition with us in collaboration with Satyarup Siddhanta ( Guinness world record holder ) once again. You can find detailed itinerary mentioned below for clear understanding.
BIO - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyarup_Siddhanta
Also, some key important things to keep in mind.
- Dates are yet to be finalised basis on the overall group preference
- Expedition cost and logistics shall be discussed privately with the group
- Please check the instructions for pre-requisites
Deadline for signing up - End of January 2025
Day 1: Arrival in Mineralnye Vody (MRV)
• Arrival: Arrive at Mineralnye Vody airport (MRV) by 2 PM at the latest.
• Transfer: Transfer to Hotel Azau Star (3 stars) in Treskol. This will take approximately 5 hours.
• Note: It's recommended to arrive before 2 PM due to mountain driving conditions.
Day 2: Acclimatization & Gear Preparation
• Acclimatization Hike: Hike to Mount Cheget (3000 m).
• Gear Rental: Visit the rental gear store to organize and try on rented gear for the expedition.
Day 3: Optional Waterfall Hike (Acclimatization)
• Optional: Hike to a waterfall for additional acclimatization.
Day 4: Ascent to Leaprus Hut (Base Camp)
• Transfer: Transfer to Azau cable car station (2356 m) by bus.
• Ascent: Ascend to the Base Camp Leaprus Hut (4000 m).
• Acclimatization Hike: From the hut, climb higher to acclimatize, passing several huts and reaching Priyut 11 (4100 m).
• Descent: Descend back to the Leaprus Hut for the night.
Day 5: Acclimatization to Pashtukhova Rocks
• Acclimatization Hike: Hike to Pashtukhova Rocks (4600-4800 m).
• Night Stay: Stay overnight at the Leaprus Hut.
Day 6: Climbing Training & Preparation
• Training: Basic climbing training sessions.
• Rest & Preparation: Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
• Night Stay: Stay overnight at the Leaprus Hut.
Day 7: Elbrus Summit Attempt
• Start Time: Start the summit attempt at 1 AM.
• Snow Cat Ride: Option to take a snow cat ride to 4700-4800 m.
• Summit: Ascend to the summit of Elbrus (5642 m).
• Descent: Descend the same day to the valley and return to the hotel. If late, stay at the hut.
• Ascent Duration: The ascent typically takes 8-12 hours.
Day 8 & 9: Reserve Days
• Reserve Days: In case of weather-related delays or interruptions to the summit attempt.
• Party: Party in the evening.
• Departure: Option to leave Mineralnye Vody on Day 9.
Day 10: Departure
• Transfer: Transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport.
• Flight: Ensure your flight is after 2:30 PM.
Good to know
Requirements :
- Participants should be fit and healthy
- Cardiovascular Endurance : Be in peak physical condition with excellent cardiovascular fitness to endure the extreme altitude and demanding climbs. Participants must be able to run 10 KM at their own pace
- Technnical Skills ( Good to have ) : Possess advanced mountaineering skills, including navigating steep snow and ice slopes, and basic rock climbing techniques
- Hiking : Experience in high altitude hiking above 4500m or more in last 6 months or latest in last 1year
( Expectation : Hiking Buddies who hiked Kilimarjaro, Everest Base Camp are qualified for this directly )
- Participants must know about the basic and orientation about various illness that occurs at High Altitude like HACE, HAPE and AMS.
- If you do not meet the above criteria, please email me "manassahaofficial@gmail.com" with your interest and experience about your Hiking for review.
When you sign up, we will:
- We will Assess your experience and review your past climbing history and performance data.
- Will Develop a Training Plan to tailor the requirements for Elbrus.
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