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- From: mike@skfgvc.pyatigorsk.su (Abramenko Mike)
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- Subject: Welcome to Russia,Elbrus from the North, wild nature
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- Date: 21 Jan 93 14:35:25 GMT
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- Welcome to Russia!
- Why not try Mt Elbrus right away? If you want to see at your
- feet the Caucasus, the 1100 km long mountain system, this is what
- you need. The "Elbrus-from-the-North" Firm offers you an ascent
- of the highest mountain in Europe. You'll follow the route of the
- first Russian expedition to climb Mt Elbrus from the North, led
- by Gen. Emmanuel in 1829. Part of the route coincides with the
- Ancient Silk Road that connected China with the Mediterranean,
- and which was travelled in the later middle ages by Marco Polo.
- You'll see the unique ecologically perfect region of the Northen
- part of the Caucasus and will witness the magnificent beaty of Mt
- Elbrus.
- The region is a nature reserve; there are practically no
- holiday-makers or chance visitors, nature has been left untouched
- here.
- PROGRAMME OF THE ASCENT
- Day 1: Arrival to the Mineralny Vody's airport. 30-minute
- bus-ride to the neighbouring spa Pyatigorsk.
- Accommodation in the best-quality sanitariums.
- Day 2: Flight from Mineralny Vody to the base camp (2800 m)
- on the northen slopes of Mt Elbbrus. Walk to the
- Refuge Hut (3900 m).
- Day 3: Acclimatisation outings to the Valley of Stone
- Mushrooms, to the hot and cold mineral springs, alpine
- skiing.
- Day 4: Acclimatisation ascent to the Lentz Rocks ( 5000 m).
- Alpine skiing.
- Day 5: Skiing. Rest day.
- Day 6: Ascent of one (or both) of the two summits of Mt Elbrus
- (5642 m and 5621 m). Descent to the Hut.
- Day 7: Flight back to Mineralny Vody and Pyatigorsk.
- Days 8-9: Reserve days to make up for any delays caused by bad
- weather. Weather permitting, trips to the famous stud
- - farms, sightseeing in Pyatigorsk and nearby spas.
- The groups are provided with porters, interpretes and medical
- aids. This route to Mt Elbrus from the North is safest. The firm
- guarantees the ascent of Mt Elbrus.
- For further information contact please: 357500, Russia,
- Stavropol region, Pyatigorsk city, post box 165.
- E-mail: zevs@raduga.pyatigorsk.su
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