There are police posts in Azau mountain lodge and Cheget hotel. F.A.Q. page is updated. They meet you at the Mineralnie Vody airport and suggest to take you to Elbrus region. You may be robbed ten minutes later in a car. Cabardino-Balkaria cars have '07' figure on the registration signs, local cars from Mineralnie Vody area mostly have '26'.
More info see on FAQ page.
A lot of snow still lays on the slopes, more then it was last year. Snowfalls add new portions every week. It is cheaper to call from there than from official post office in Terskol. Vody flight timetable is updated. Estimated capacity - 30 people.