Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation: April 10-18, 2019
Mountain outdoor activities and survival information
Mountain outdoor activities
Skiing. In Elbrus you can ride on Mount Elbrus and on Mount Cheget. Information on Elbrus is available here (it is about ski rental, skipass prices, as well as images from webcams that can be used to evaluate weather conditions) (only in Russian). Transfer from the hotel to slopes is not organized, you should ask for help at the hotel reception.
Hiking. Depending on the weather usually in April it is possible to hike at altitudes of 1.5-2.5 km.
Mountaineering. Climbing the peaks in the Elbrus region is possible only with prior registration with one of the specialized agencies that takes several days.
Survival
In the Elbrus region one is advised to follow some rules:
-The school is located in the highlands, in the National Park Elbrus. The hotel is located at an altitude of about 2 km. Consider acclimatization carefully, especially if you are not confident in your health or are going to climb to a great height.
-If you plan to go to the mountains for skiing or walking, tell someone who is not going with you where you are going and check out the weather forecast and avalanche danger.
-Locals mainly belong to the hospitable ancient mountain nation of Balkarians. They treat guests with great respect, and guests always respond in the same way. Most of the locals are Muslim.
-Many places in Kabardino-Balkaria accept bank cards, however, we recommend to have some cash rubles.