The final few days are devoted to the ascent of Elbrus. Although no advanced mountaineering experience is required for the ascent of Elbrus you will need to be familiar with the basic use of crampons and ice-axes. Throughout the spring and in summer EWP staff are based at a hotel located in the forested Baksan Valley at the foot of Mount Elbrus. This is our main base for most mountaineering and skiing programmes. Our staff include cooks, a doctor, porters and guides.
Guests stay mainly in twin-bedded rooms with showers and a balcony.
City tours are included in the trip costs. Fly from London, Heathrow to Moscow. There will be time for a short city tour before supper at the hotel which is located by the Red Square. Day 2 Fly to Mineralny Vody and drive to our hotel in the Baksan Valley. Day 3-9 Trek over glaciated passes and climb two simple glaciated mountains.