Climb Elbrus in Russia with the Outdoor Adventure Club

July 11- 23, 2010

Climb Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe. Along with Aconcagua in South America, and Kilimanjaro in Africa, Elbrus is the 3rd of the "seven summits" on which the OAC offers summit attempts.

Not technically demanding, climbing Elbrus is a great mix of international travel, culture, and physical challenge. The mountain rises up 18,510 feet, making it the highest mountain in Europe!

In addition to having a great Outdoor Adventure Club guide on the trip, we work with Russian guides who have summited the mountain countless times, and have the local connections required to smooth out some of the rough edges of travel in Russia.

Our itinerary gives you a great chance for success on the mountain, while fitting into a traditional two week vacation, and giving you a chance to see some of Moscow.

Elbru Trip Itinerary:

Day One : Arrive in Moscow, transfer to hotel
Day Two: City tour of Moscow- See the Kremlin, Red Square, St Basil's, the GUM. We'll travel through the beautiful and efficient Moscow subway. According to most, the "public" subway was constructed to hide the more extensive secret KGB subway that hides under the city.
It's also a great day to reunite with lost luggage and missed flights
Day Three: Fly to Mineralniye Vody (2 hours) mini van ride to Terskol, at the base of Elbrus (4 hours)
Day Four: Acclimatization hike
Day Five: Ride cable car to Krugazor Hut on mountain, 3100 meters, Acclimatization hike up the mountain, sleep at Krugazol
Day Six: Ride cable car and chair lift to Barrel huts, 3800 meters. Hike to Priyut 11, then sleep in the famous barrels

Day Seven : Move to Priyut 11, 4050 meters, hike to Pastuhova Rocks, 4600 meters, sleep in Priyut 11

Day Eight-Tenth : Summit days!
Day Eleven: Descend mountain to Terskol, overnight in hotel
Day Twelve: Drive from Terskol to Mineralniye Vody, fly from Mineralniye Vody to Moscow. Overnight in hotel.
Day Thirteen: Fly home from Moscow or

Day Fourteen-Sixteenth: Optional extension to St. Petersburg

Day Seventeen: Fly home from Moscow

Includes:
All accomodations in Russia
Domestic flight: Moscow-Min Vody
Transfers to and from all airports (assuming group travel)
Guided city tour of Moscow
All meals on the mountain
All meals in Terskol (at the base of the mountain)
Breakfasts in Moscow
A local Russian climbing guide
An American climbing guide from the Outdoor Adventure Club

Please do not book airline tickets for this trip until you have been confirmed on the trip!

Pricing:
OAC Member: $3999 (Your trip must be paid in full 60 days in advance to obtain the OAC member rate.)
Non-member: $4100

Pricing includes the use of the snowcats for one group trip, if desired.

Pricing is based on a minimum group size of 5 climbers. We can run this trip with as few as 3 climbers, but there will be an additional charge of approximately $450

Let us know if you have any questions about this trip. Please send inquiries to elbrus@OutdoorAdventureClub.com

Ready to sign up for the Climb Elbrus trip? Download our registration form and either scan and email it to us at trips@OutdoorAdventureClub.com, or fax it to 415 771 1891 ATTN: Richard