Caucasus. South Osetia.
South East Caucasus. Climbing Kazbek (5033 m). Classic climb of East Summit (5033 m) from the West via the Saddle
Altitude: 5033 m
Program category: Mountain Climbing
Difficulty: basic (SPECIAL SKILLS ARE NOT REQUIRED!)
Duration: 6 days
Season: May - September
First climb: Douglas Freshfield, 1868
Classic climbs of Caucasus - Climbing Kazbek (5033 m).
Kazbek is the mountain of volcanic origin, which closes the Main Caucasian Mountain Range in the South East. By its route characteristics and
even by its appearance Kazbek resembles much the diminished variant of Elbrus. Kazbek is lower than its Big Brother for 500 meters and does not
present such physical complications as Elbrus - the acclimatization before Kazbek climbing program can be quite fast
(one or two days are enough in most cases). On the classic Kazbek route there are some technical obstacles, climbing of which normally presents no difficulty.
The region and its center - Kazbegi village - from where Kazbek climbing route begins is rich by its historical and cultural artefacts, which can diversify the
Kazbek climbing program with some interesting sightseeing excursions.
Classics of Mountaineering, Climbing Kazbek / Mkinvartsvery (5033 m).
This 6 days Kazbek climbing program is intended for people, who have small climbing experience or have none at all and who would like
to try what the mountain climbing is. Kazbek is really good for that purpose. The climbing route is not difficult and does not
require technical skills or spending long time at high altitude. The
Brief AlexClimb course of mountain technique is recommended before the trip.
The First Law of AlexClimb
The first rule, by which we are guided in developing of the program - it is Safety. Professional Guides lead the group,
only the high quality certificated equipment and advanced navigating systems are used. All that guarantees
the highest possible level of your Safety, and it is the most important part of our work.
The AlexClimb Kazbek climbing schedule:
Guided ascent of Kazbek, 2a Russian Grade
Easy Climb, Basic level
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Day 1 - International flight to Tbilisi, hotel accommodation***
Day 2 - Transfer to Kazbegi village (South Osetia), hostel accommodation
Day 3 - 4x4 car pick up to the Gergeti Monastery, trekking to the "Meteostation" mountain hut (3900 m), overnight in the hut
Day 4 - Acclimatization on the slopes of Kazbek, visiting the Orthodox mountaineering church
Day 5 - Summit day, climbing Kazbek (5033 m) by classic route from the West via the Saddle, descent and overnight in "Meteostation" hut
Day 6 - Extra Summit day
Day 7 - Descent to Kazbegi village, hostel accommodation
Day 8 - Transfer to Tbilisi, hotel accommodation***
Day 9 - Return International Flight
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You have to be ready for:
- 5-6 of camping life in the field conditions;
- Cooking your meals while climbing the mountains;
- Carrying a 15-20 kg backpack;
- Air temperature can be down to -20°C on the altitude higher than 3000 m;
- Average temperature on the route is comfortable: +20°C;
The cost of the program from: 1200 Euro
Conditions: minimum 4 participants, the Brief AlexClimb course of
mountain technique is recommended before the trip.
The cost includes: Professional Mountain Guide services, rent of the communal equipment (ropes, belaying and navigation
equipment, cooking gear), hotel, hostel, camping and mountain hut accommodation, transfers from the point of the
beginning of the program to its end (Tbilisi),
using the communal basic medical kit, local registering and climbing permits, food for outdoor part of the program.
The cost does not include: Georgian visa charges*, International flight expenses to and from the point of the
beginning of the program (Tbilisi), climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, restaurant food and drinks while being in valley,
using the satellite phone.
Group capacity: 8
Guides: 2
*Most of EC citizens can enter Georgia without visas. Check before trip.
Equipment list for Kazbek AlexClimb Program
The application form for participation in Kazbek AlexClimb Program.
Photos
Mountain climbing in Caucasus, climbing Kazbek, photos
Route descriptions
Caucasus, technical description of the Kazbek route
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