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Top 5 Day Hikes in Kazbegi
Prime hiking season in Kazbegi region is just around the corner!! Whether you are an avid trekker, occasional hiker, or just an outdoor lover, there are hiking opportunities for you in this popular mountain destination in Georgia! We’ve selected the top 5 easiest to access day hikes from Stepantsminda.

Top 5 Day Hikes in Kazbegi
Prime hiking season in Kazbegi region is just around the corner!! Whether you are an avid trekker, occasional hiker, or just an outdoor lover, there are hiking opportunities for you in this popular mountain destination in Georgia! We’ve selected the top 5 easiest to access day hikes from Stepantsminda.

Visual Gear List for Mount Kazbek
Climbing Mount Kazbek requires a large quantity of specialized climbing gear. This gear list will help you understand exactly what

Is it Safe to Travel in the Caucasus in 2024?
With all the different events going on in the world today, an obvious thing to consider before you travel is

Climbing Kazbek and Kilimanjaro: Comparing two 5,000 meter peaks
In our experience, many trekkers & climbers with any international experience have likely summited Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, based on its

Training to climb Mount Kazbek – Three ways to prep for this 16,581 ft. summit!
We are often asked the questions: “What is the best way to train for Mount Kazbek?” or “How can I

Staying Safe on Mt. Elbrus: 7 Pointers for getting up (and down) Europe’s highest peak
Mt. Elbrus made international news for all the wrong reasons in Sept. 2021, when 5 Russian climbers died on their

Travel Guide to North Ossetia: Big Capital, Bigger Culture, Biggest Mountains
In the already unique North Caucasus Mountains of Russia, the republic of North Ossetia stands out as one of the