A wild, less crowded way up Elbrus from the northern huts — for those seeking authenticity and solitude.
We take care of the whole expedition.
A certified guide leads the group through acclimatization and the summit push.
All transfers on the itinerary, from the meeting point and back.
Hot meals on the climbing route.
Fees, permits and group registration.
Ropes and shared group equipment.
The expedition is built around gradual acclimatization.
Group meets in Pyatigorsk (12:00); gear check, fitting and rental of anything missing.
Transfer to Dzhily-Su (2,400 m), hike with packs to Emmanuel Meadow (2,600 m). Waterfalls and mineral springs on the way. Night in tents.
Acclimatization hike to the Stone Mushrooms (3,100 m), lava sculptures. Descent back to Emmanuel Meadow.
Move up to the camp by the Stone Mushrooms (3,100 m).
Acclimatization carry to high camp (3,750 m), caching food and gear. Night below the Mushrooms.
Move up to high camp (3,750 m), side trip to the Helicopter Wheel (4,400 m), return to camp.
Acclimatization hike to the Middle Lenz Rocks (4,600–4,900 m), about 8 hours. Return to camp.
Rest day and snow-and-ice training: ice-axe self-arrest, gear handling.
Summit push to the East Summit (5,621 m), starting at midnight; descent to high camp (3,750 m).
Descent to Dzhily-Su, transfer to Pyatigorsk, celebration dinner and certificates. Weather reserve day.
End of the program, departure (book tickets no earlier than 20:00).
Outline itinerary. Exact schedule, altitudes and overnight spots may be adjusted for acclimatization and weather — details in the PDF and on request.
Day-by-day altitude profile — classic “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization at a glance.
The essential personal gear list — we send a detailed checklist after booking; part of it can be rented.
Price per person. Early-bird and group discounts available.
| 1 person | on request |
| 2 people | 185,000 ₽ |
| 3 people | 145,000 ₽ |
| 4 people | 135,000 ₽ |
| 5 people | 125,000 ₽ |
| 6+ people | 115,000 ₽ |
A state permit of 30,000 ₽ may be introduced — not included in the price.
Detailed program (PDF)The full season schedule is on the Calendar.
Shots by our participants: the route, camps and snowy summits.
Quick answers to what people ask most before booking.
The north is the wild Elbrus: no cable cars, no snowcats, no hotels. We live in tents on Emmanuel Meadow and in the assault camp, and gain every metre on foot. There are far fewer people, and the scenery — the lava Stone Mushrooms, waterfalls and mineral springs of Djily-Su — is unique.
Yes, if you are in good shape. Technically it is no harder than the south, but it is more self-supported: we carry our own packs, sleep in tents and the summit day is longer. If unsure, start with the south side or come north after some trekking experience.
From the north the classic line goes via the Lenz Rocks to the East Summit (5,621 m) — the logical and safe route. The West Summit (5,642 m) from this side requires a much longer traverse and a serious reserve of strength.
Two nights at the Emmanuel Meadow base camp (2,600 m), then tent camps at the Stone Mushrooms (3,100 m) and the assault camp (3,750 m). Tents can be rented — paid separately.
Travel to Pyatigorsk, city accommodation before and after the program, mountaineering insurance, tent and personal gear rental, meals in towns. A possible state permit of 30,000 RUB is not included.
Shorter than the south: late June to late August. Our late-June–July departure hits the most reliable weather window.
Where to go before or after — routes of the same level and region.
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5,033 mThe highest eastern peak of the Caucasus. The classic route from the Georgian side.
The club is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Yandex Maps from 10 reviews.
Great company, comfort and reliable guides. I climbed Elbrus with them, everything was done at a high level.
Review on Yandex Maps →I met the guys back in 2020 and we have been going to the mountains together ever since. Elbrus, Kazbek, Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Lenin Peak, the trek in Nepal, Ama Dablam... If you want to fill your life with adventure, you have come to the right place. Tried and tested.
I climbed Elbrus with the guys in June 2024. It all went wonderfully, great organisation! Everyone summited. Thank you for making a dream come true!
Reviews are taken from the club profiles on Yandex Maps and Google and translated from Russian; the authors’ wording is kept.
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