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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 relative accessibility and the mountain’s reputation for being the “easiest” of the Seven Summits. Following a successful summit of Kilimanjaro, most climbers will turn their attention to more technical peaks to gain more high-altitude experience & skills. Enter Mt. Kazbek. Despite Kazbek being several hundred meters lower than Kilimanjaro, there are a lot of reasons why this “Pearl of the
More Than a Climb: 10 Fun Facts about Mt Elbrus
Within the international climbing community, Mt. Elbrus is well-known as Europe’s highest peak, or one of the 7 Summits. But how well-known is it outside of the climbing community? In my experience, not very! There are actually lots of interesting
Your Travel Guide to Ingushetia: Land of the Towers!
They say that good things come in small packages. This is definitely the case with Ingushetia! Despite being Russia’s smallest state, Ingushetia is well-worth a visit for its beautiful mountain landscapes, ancient towers, and unique cultural traditions. Keep reading for
South Route or North Route? Comparing the two routes to Mt. Elbrus’s Summit
Every summer, thousands of foreigners flood into the Caucasus Mountains of Russia to climb Mt. Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak. At first glance, the obvious route to climb is the South Route, the most popular of options among climbers (i.e. 80-90%
How to train to climb Mount Elbrus – Fitness, Endurance and Altitude
We are often asked the questions: “What is the best way to train for Mount Elbrus?” or “How can I train for climbing Mount Elbrus while living at low elevation?” Most climbers have heard that high altitude is one of
Visual Gear List for Mount Elbrus
Climbing Gear Summit Pack (25 – 30 Liter) available for rent Your summit pack is the backpack you will climb with on summit day. It should be large enough to hold your extra layers and gear as well as water
Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria: More than Mt. Elbrus!
If you’ve traveled to the North Caucasus before, there is a good chance you’ve already been to Kabardino-Balkaria, and you didn’t even know it! Kabardino-Balkaria lies in the center of the North Caucasus region, is home to Mt. Elbrus, but