A scenic route to the eastern 5,000-metre peak of the Caucasus via the Karmadon Gorge and the hot springs of North Ossetia.
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.
Drive to the Karmadon Gorge.
Hike to the hot springs (2,300 m).
Acclimatization and gear carry to 3,500 m.
Ascent along the OZhD Peak buttress; night at 3,500 m.
Acclimatization hike to 4,200 m.
Move to high camp (4,200 m).
Summit push (5,033 m) and descent.
Descent to the hot springs, rest.
Weather reserve day.
Transfer to Pyatigorsk.
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 ₽ |
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 route goes through the Karmadon Gorge of North Ossetia: thermal springs, views of the Genaldon glacier and almost no crowds — far fewer groups climb from the north than from Georgia. No foreign passport needed for Russian citizens.
Some trekking experience is recommended: the route is longer and more self-supported than the Georgian side, with tent camps and full packs. Crampon and ice-axe technique is taught on the acclimatization hikes.
The route passes through a border zone, so a border permit is arranged in advance — we will need your passport details a few weeks before departure. Foreign citizens should check conditions with us separately.
In tents: by the thermal springs (2,300 m), on the OZhD Peak buttress (3,500 m) and in the assault camp (4,200 m). After the descent — the springs again: hot water after the mountain is the best way to finish.
Travel to Pyatigorsk, mountaineering insurance, personal gear rental, meals in towns and tips. Tents and group equipment are on us.
July to September. Our late-August departure means stable weather, well-visible glacier crevasses and slopes still holding good snow.
Where to go before or after — routes of the same level and region.
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The club is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Yandex Maps from 10 reviews.
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.
Review on Yandex Maps →Hi everyone! Many thanks to Ilya for organising a wonderful climb! It was hard, but it became possible thanks to the shared effort and teamwork. The weather was not kind, but nobody had promised us a party and a stroll over the hills. The most important thing is that we got what we came for. Thanks to everyone in the group!
Hi everyone! I want to share how good these guys are — you are awesome and you know your job.
I joined a group back in 2023 and I still remember those summit days as if they were yesterday. Do you know why? Because we even became friends and are still in touch! For me this team has become part of my sporting family. I also want to thank Ilya Sidelnikov for his help both in preparing for the summit push and on the climb itself — I made it thanks to him. The next peak is Lenin Peak, and I will definitely take that step with him. Thank you for being so responsive, I'm with you!
And to you, friends — I recommend them. Try it once and it turns into many, many times. Good luck to everyone, and new summits!
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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