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Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe. It is part of the Central Caucasus, but is located several miles north of the main crest. Its origin is volcanic, and though it has long been extinct, it still retains its gently sloping, conical shape. Of the twin cones rising on its summit, the highest is located west of another cone that is only slightly smaller. The summit is capped in ice year round, and countless glaciers sprawl from its slopes. The summit provides incredible views of the entire Caucasus.

Western summit 5642 m (18513 ft) and Eastern summit 5621 m (18442 ft) with the Saddle elevation 5416 m (17769 ft). Glaciations area (more then 50 glaciers) is about 144 square km (56 square miles). Snow-line (in August) - 3400 m (11483 ft).


5642.ru . About us

Yuri Roschin - the author and the leader of the 5642.ru program

  • mountaineering experience since 1977
  • candidate master of sports in mountaineering and rock climbing
  • participant of ascents on the seven-thousanders of the USSR (peak Lenin, peak Korzhenevskaya, peak Communism, peak Khan Tengri, peak Pobeda) in 1988-1990
  • instructor of mountaineering
  • leader of many mass ascents of Elbrus since 1982

 

Our guides:

  • Avtomonov Victor – master of sports in mountaineering, instructor of mountaineering and alpine skis
  • Gavts Yuri – candidate master of sports in mountaineering, instructor of mountaineering, participant of the First expedition of the Ministry of emergency situations to Lhotse
  • Gubenko Leonid – 1st sports grade in mountaineering, instructor of alpine skis
  • Gavrilov Ilya– candidate master of sports in mountaineering, instructor of mountaineering and alpine skis

 

Our guides are experienced, reasonable and responsible. This is testified by the zero accident rate of their work and excellent references of the clients about their activity.