Elbrus welcomes international mountaineering teams
Baku, February 28 (AZERTAC). International mountaineering teams began meeting at the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus. The gatherings are dedicated to the memory of Maria Khitrikova, who tragically died on this route a year ago. At the age of 21, she was considered a rising star of Ukrainian high-altitude mountaineering, the press service of the Azerbaijani Mountaineering Federation reports.
Teams from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine will participate in joint training for two weeks.
The Azerbaijani team will be presented by Dmitry Shiyan (instructor of the “Mountain Athletic Club”) and Rufat Gojayev (head and instructor of the "Gartal" mountaineering club).
As the highest peak in Europe, Elbrus is a premier ascent for aspiring climbers who wish to test their skills at increasing altitude. Although only basic mountaineering skills are required, high-altitude and unpredictable weather make this a challenging and extremely enticing ascent.
The normal climbing season for Elbrus is from mid-May and mid-September. The very easiest time (and the most crowded) to climb the mountain is said to be mid-July through mid-August, followed by early July and late August. September is OK too, but the weather is usually colder and the routes can become icy. In May and June, the snow is usually softer than is in July or August, and the weather is usually colder.
Elbrus has been climbed year round. In winter, expect extremely cold weather. Skiing is popular in April and May, and to a lesser extent, in the winter months.
The mountain is most crowded in July and August so there are many advantages to go outside this season.
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