Climbing Kazbek from the North in 8 days

As part of the Kazbek climbing tour from the North, we will drive through the beautiful Karmadon gorge, learn the basics of mountaineering.

We will visit the memorial to the victims of the tragedy in the Karmadon gorge, where director Sergei Bodrov and his film crew died. We will swim in the hot thermal springs — Upper Karmadon baths.

The main advantage that Kazbek from the North has is that the nature here is really untouched, and civilization is quite far away. No cable cars, recreation centers, or crowds of tourists, just us and the mountains. Nothing prevents you from enjoying the surrounding picturesque landscapes and challenging yourself.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 14 – 21 September
    • 10 – 17 October
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Accommodation
  • Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Extreme
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Group
From 5 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The basics of mountaineering
We will walk in bundles on the Miley Glacier, climb the rocks of the control force of the OZD peak, learn how to use a cat and an ice axe
Hot springs
After a long journey, we will relax and swim in the thermal water lakes
The romance of the mountains
We are waiting for overnight stays in the middle of the ice kingdom, because the assault camp is located near the top

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting in Vladikavkaz and thermal waters

    We will meet in Vladikavkaz in the morning.

    We recommend taking tickets with an early arrival, or arriving a day in advance to rest and sleep after the flight.

    We leave around 9:00 a.m., by registered transfer (transfer takes about 2 hours) before the border control.

    Next, we proceed to the thermal springs called the Upper Karmadon baths.

    They are located at an altitude of 2300 m above sea level.

    The road is a path through picturesque Alpine meadows surrounded by mountains untouched by civilization.

    We walk along the trail with backpacks for about 5 hours.

    Our reward is relaxation and swimming in thermal lakes.

    The water temperature in them is about +45 ° C.

    We set up camp nearby and stay overnight.

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  • Day 2 - Transfer to the parking lot 3000 m
  • Day 3 - Ascent to the Kresty parking lot 3500 m
  • Day 4 - Transfer to the assault camp — 4,200 m
  • Day 5 - The assault
  • Day 6 - A spare day in case of bad weather
  • Day 7 - Descent to the Karmadon baths
  • Day 8 - Return to Vladikavkaz and the memorial
Difficulty
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Tour organizer's comments

You will have a full-fledged expedition with climbing without casting and with a change in altitude.

High physical fitness is required. Climbing Kazbek from the north is a physically difficult task, because all along the way you will have to carry all your things with you, a full—fledged expedition on your own without casting. In addition, the height will make itself felt. Technically, the route has a category 2B.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 65,000 rubles.

Tent 7 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • the work of a guide;
  • transfer Vladikavkaz — border outpost — Vladikavkaz;
  • consultations with the guide and the organizers in preparation for the ascent;
  • navigation and satellite communications;
  • meals on the active part of the route;
  • mountaineering equipment rental;
  • rent of public camping equipment;
  • group first aid kit;
  • a corporate certificate of ascent.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • meals in Vladikavkaz and during transfers;
  • satellite phone calls;
  • n/a insurance (mandatory registration of accident insurance marked mountaineering);
  • rent of personal equipment (sleeping bag, backpack, clothes, shoes).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
Shoes:
  • mountain boots with hard soles (preferably with cat welts);
  • trekking boots (can be replaced with sturdy running shoes);
  • light slippers for the camp.
Clothing:
  • thermal underwear;
  • warm trousers made of warm, quick—drying fabrics - softshell, windblock, windstopper;
  • jacket made of warm, quick—drying fabrics - softshell, windblock, windstopper;
  • windproof jacket (preferably made of membrane)
  • windproof trousers (preferably made of membrane);
  • a powder puff with a hood (down or synthetic);
  • gloves (Polartec, fleece);
  • mittens (as warm as possible);
  • 2 pairs of thermos flasks (you can use regular ones, but thermos flasks dry faster);
  • 1 pair of warm socks (for overnight stays);
  • 2 pairs of regular socks;
  • hat (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, polartec, fleece);
  • balaclava or buff (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, polartec, fleece);
  • bandana or panama hat (sun protection);
  • light trousers/shorts;
  • T-shirt/T-shirt (2 pcs.);
  • underwear (2 pcs.);
  • swimsuit;
  • raincoat.
Camping equipment:
  • backpack (for men 80-90 liters, for girls 60-70 liters);
  • backpack cape (in case of rain);
  • snow-proof shoe covers (gaiters, flashlights);
  • trekking poles (with attachments to keep them from sinking into the snow);
  • Sleeping bag (comfort temperature (not extreme!) at least -5 °C);
  • hob (polyurethane seat);
  • karemat (thick polyurethane mat (you can take 2 pcs.);
  • LED-powered head lamp (be sure to insert new batteries);
  • water tank (thermos, hydrator, 1-1.5 liter bottle);
  • sunglasses (important — glasses with UV filter, protection level at least 3).
Personal items:
  • hygienic lipstick, sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 50;
  • toothpaste, brush;
  • towel, bath accessories (small towel, made of quick-drying materials);
  • patch for the prevention of calluses (2-3 cm wide);
  • first-aid kit for "favorite diseases" and vitamins;
  • mug, plate, spoon, knife;
  • toilet paper.
Documents:
  • Russian Federation passport;
  • photocopy of passport (for registration of a pass);
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • cash money.
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Dates and Prices

  • $828
    14 – 21 Sep 8 days 7 nights
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    10 – 17 Oct 8 days 7 nights
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