Mount Kazbek summit 5,033 meters ASL (16,515 feet)
Price
900 USD
Upcoming trip
→ August 29 – September 5, 2024
Group size
12
Duration
8 days
Kazbek is an extinct volcano, just like Elbrus. It is one of the highest peaks of the Caucasus, located on the border of Russia and Georgia.
The ascent to Kazbek is not technically difficult. The ascent from Georgia to Kazbek is comparable to Elbrus, even a little easier due to the altitude.
The ascent to Kazbek is not technically difficult. The ascent from Georgia to Kazbek is comparable to Elbrus, even a little easier due to the altitude.
Suitable for beginners
Altitude difficulty
Technical difficulty
Autonomy
Summit Day
It will be an Ascent to Kazbek and descent to 3600m alt. Exit at 2-4:00 o'clock. Climbing to the summit from the ascent camp takes about 8 hours. Descent takes 6 hours. Accommodation is in tents or at the Meteorological station at 3600m.
Day 5
Acclimatization
This is a day with an acclimatisation walk (4000-4200 m alt.), duration 6 hours. It will be snow and ice training on movement, on snow and ice terrain.
Day 4
PROGRAM:
This is a gathering of the group in Kazbek (Stepansminda) at 15:00, then it will be an acquaintance with guides and other participants and equipment check. Overnight is in a quest house.
It will be provided a transfer from Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz airports.
It will be provided a transfer from Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz airports.
Arrival
Day 1
Acclimatization
Our first outing will be to an amazing beautiful place both in scenery and atmosphere! This is Gergeti Trinity Church, located at an altitude of 2170 meters altitude. Lunch, then we climb up to the Arsha pass (2930 meters altitude). After that we descend to Stepantsminda.
It will be a discussion of our further plans and all the details of the trek during an evening tea, then we will pack rucksacks and adjust equipment. Overnight stay is in a guest house.
It will be a discussion of our further plans and all the details of the trek during an evening tea, then we will pack rucksacks and adjust equipment. Overnight stay is in a guest house.
Day 2
Meteorological station, 3600 m
In the morning we will take a jeep to the church, then we will hike. We will walk through alpine meadows, and at the end we will descend from the pass on the stony slope to Seberce glade.
It will take 6-8 hours to reach the meteorological station (3600 m alt.).
The first part of the way is stony along moraines, the second part of the way is along Gerget glacier, and the final ascent from the glacier to the meteorological station along steep scree slope. Accommodation will be in tents. Accommodation at the meteorological station is possible for extra charge. Then it will be a Dinner. It is possible to deliver personal equipment on horses to the Meteorological station for extra charge (up to 65 kg).
It will take 6-8 hours to reach the meteorological station (3600 m alt.).
The first part of the way is stony along moraines, the second part of the way is along Gerget glacier, and the final ascent from the glacier to the meteorological station along steep scree slope. Accommodation will be in tents. Accommodation at the meteorological station is possible for extra charge. Then it will be a Dinner. It is possible to deliver personal equipment on horses to the Meteorological station for extra charge (up to 65 kg).
Day 3
Spare day
Reserve day for inclement weather.
Day 6
Transfer to Kazbegi
Exit at 9:00 o'clock. Descent to the clearing to the temple of Tsminda Sameba. Further by car to Kazbegi. Accommodation is in a guest house.
Day 7
Departure
It can be organised transfer to Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz on demand.
Day 8
- Guides for the ascent: 1 guide for 3 participants;
- Transfer during the route (to the beginning of the trail);
- Accommodation in a guest house, 3 nights;
- Horse transport of public cargo to the base camp (public equipment, food);
- Three meals a day. The trek is provided by the guide and participants. Duty by turns;
- Rent and accommodation in tents on the mountain. Number of nights according to the programme;
- Public equipment: ropes, radios, GPS-navigator, first aid kit, gas burner, gas;
- Registration in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
- Assistance of guides in preparation for the expedition and selection of equipment (communication in the chat room, if necessary, personal consultation);
- Physical training programme for the trek (on request).
- Transfer from your city to Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz;
- Transfer from Tbilisi/Vladikavkaz to Kazbeg;
- Rent of personal climbing equipment;
- Horse transport of personal equipment;
- Medical extreme insurance for the duration of the trek is obligatory;
- Additional meals;
- Any deviations from the program.
- Personal climbing equipment - helmet, ice axe, harness, 3 carabiners with clutch, crampons.
- Backpack for acclimatisation exits and summit, 40-50 l (summit backpack with chest and lumbar straps, loops for ice axe) + cape on the backpack;
- Backpack 70-90 litres (if you don't have an summit backpack, you can use a big backpack on the route) + backpack cover;
- Tourist mat;
- A sleeping bag (comfort temperature -15C);
- Headlamp (which will withstand the night in the cold) + a set of new batteries;
- Trekking poles - telescopic or folding;
- Sunglasses (protection category 4,5);
- Ski goggles (mask);
- Mug, bowl, spoon, knife, matches/lighter;
- Thermos, not less than 1 litre;
- Water bottle 0,5-1 litre;
- Hygiene supplies (toilet paper, wet wipes, etc.);
- Small microfibre towel;
- Optional seat mat;
- Outer layer - down jacket, warm trousers (you can ski trousers or down shorts);
- Wind/damp-proof layer - membrane jacket + membrane trousers (preferably "self-dressing");
- Middle layer - fleece jacket (2 pieces, thin and thick) + fleece trousers or shorts;
- Base layer - thin thermal underwear (jacket + trousers), 1 comp;
- Trekking trousers or loosies;
- T-shirt -2 pcs;
- Hat, cap;
- Fleece gloves, 1 pair;
- Warm winter mittens;
- Buff (multifunctional bandana-transformer in the form of a tube), 2 pcs;
- Trekking socks, high, 3-4 pairs - warm and thin;
- Woollen or fleece socks (for overnight);
- Underwear;
- Swimming costume on request;
- Rain jacket;
- High-altitude boots 1 or 2 layers;
- Trekking boots for acclimatisation outings + leggings on boots for insulation and protection (if necessary);
- Light wear shoes (crocs).
- Sunscreen with at least SPF+50 protection, hygienic lipstick;
- personal medication that you need to take;
- Band-aids: silicone and tape;
- Digestion medications. Enzymes, for diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion;
- Paracetamol or another painkillers;
- Sleeping pills (at altitude there may be problems with sleep, and you need to sleep) or valerian;
- Throat lozenges or sore throat lozenges;
- Ascorbic acid, glucose, vitamin C effervescent 1000 mg;
- Diacarb (1 tablet per day of stay at altitude);
- Amber acid (optional);
- Sterile bandage;
- Scratch healing cream.
You can take a course of multivitamins before the trek.
We recommend a visit to the dentist. It is important to cure problem teeth. It can be disturbing at altitude.
We recommend a visit to the dentist. It is important to cure problem teeth. It can be disturbing at altitude.
You must to have an alpine sport insurance to cover a delivery by helicopter if needed.
Three meals a day. In the trek is provided by the guide and participants. If vegetarian meals are required or there are any special features, please inform the administrator in advance.
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