Program

Day 1

Meeting participants at the airport of Mineralnye Vody, at 13:00 near the fountain. Transfer to the village of Terskol. Check in at base camp (hotel or cottage).

Day 2

On this day the first stage of acclimatization. Climb up to the mountain Cheget to a height of 3000 - 3200 metres. Descent to Terskol.

Day 3

The continuation of acclimatization, access to the Observatory. On the way we pass through the waterfall "Girlish Braids" and basalt sculpture to the Observatory. Descent to Terskol.

Day 4

The second stage of acclimatization – altitude. Conduct snow-ice session to practice the movement on the topography of the route and self-detention in case of failure. Rise in French cable car and arrive at the hut at the altitude of 3850 m., weather permitting - walk to the Priut 11 at 4050 m. overnight in the hut.

Day 5

Another acclimatization hike - go to the Pastukhov rocks, 4700 m altitude or higher, the ready group. This is quite a serious height, allowing to determine physical and moral training of the participants, readiness to summit. The descent to the hut, spend the second night at the cabin.

Day 6

Rest day before climbing. Preparation of equipment, early retreat.

Day 7

Here's the long-awaited for all day. Early Wake up at 03:00 in the morning and access to the top of mount Elbrus. The long-awaited culmination of the ascent – assault. Admire the changing colors and peaks of the Main Caucasian Ridge, drinking tea in the saddle and meet the dawn before the final push. Top! Contemplate the panorama, captured one bright moment and down. This day down at the cable car in Terskol.

Day 8

Reserve day in case of bad weather. If the ascent was successful the previous day, in this day you can visit the market, buy Souvenirs and to walk in his pleasure.

Day 9

The day of departure.