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Why Climb with Alpine Ascents on Elbrus?

Elbrus (18,510ft/5,642m) Russia

Elbrus Overview

In 2011, we successfully climbed Elbrus' North Side, due to the South Side being closed. We are returning to the classic South Side Route in 2012, where we have successfully guided the past two decades.
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Vernon Tejas will be guiding our 2012 expeditions. Vern has achieved a just under 100% summit success record over 15 years of guiding Elbrus. Read More

We visit both Moscow and St. Petersburg and have an extended itinerary for inclement weather.

Prior climbing experience is required, view our list of prerequisites: Read More

Why Climb With Us?

Alpine Ascents Success on Elbrus:
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Elbrus expedition is very demanding logistically and we offer several key elements that separate our climb from other outfitters

An Alpine Ascents guide leads each trip. Read More.

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What Former Climbers Say...
'You guys once again exceeded my expectations on Elbrus trip. From the time I requested information until we returned to the US, Alpine Ascents was a first class act. The logistics on the mountain worked without flaws and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip.'
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Base Camp and Beyond

Read our day to day itinerary for this expedition. Our schedule has been finely honed over the past 20 years.


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Schedule and Prices
See our Schedule for the 2012 season along with current prices and what is included in your expedition costs.

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We are committed to running this trip in 2012. We were one of the only outfitters to run this trip in 2011.

 
Our South Side Route up Elbrus:
Day 6 Move gear to “barrels” where we lodge at about 11,000 feet. We use the tram and ski lift to help move our gear. Sleep in Barrels. (Lodging conditions such as the “barrels” may change from year to year).

Day 7: Move gear to “barrels” where we lodge at about 12,000 feet. We use the tram and ski lift to help move our gear. Here we put on crampons and hike up to the old Pruitt Hut. Sleep in Barrels. (Lodging conditions such as the “barrels” and Pruitt Hut change from year to year depending on current construction. Our schedule may be adjusted to utilize the best available shelters.)

Day 8: Hike to Pastukov rocks (15,416 feet) and travel back to lodging.

Day 9: Move to hut and spend the afternoon readying ourselves for the summit attempt. Lodge in Hut.

Day 10: Summit day. Depart camp via Sno-cat at 3:00am and ride to Pastukov Rocks area. From the rocks we begin our summit ascent. It is a long summit day and look for a 12-hour round trip climb. From the summit we have excellent views of the Caucuses, including Ushba, the Matterhorn of the region. Descend to lodging.