Join Konstantin, an aspirant guide, on this 12-day Mount Dykh-Tau ascent. Climb the second highest peak in Europe and one of the hardest in the Caucasus!
Private
Caucasus
12 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Advanced
This 12-day Mount Dykh-Tau ascent is an alpine technical challenge that will take you to an amazing summit.
Mount Dykh-Tau (5205 m) is the second highest mountain in Europe, only exceeded by Mount Elbrus (5642 m). It's part of the Caucasus mountains system and is located in Kabardino-Balkaria, only 5 km away from Georgia. It lies above the Bezengi Valley, which is known as the "Russian Himalayas" because there are 5 peaks over 5000 meters high in this valley only.
This peak is one of the hardest to climb in the Caucasus. All of its faces are incredibly steep and full of snow and Ice. I'll guide you through the easiest and classic one: The North Ridge.
It will be a technical ascent. We'll have three days to acclimatize properly in Bezengi Base Camp (2200 m) while we prepare everything for the ascent. And in the following three days we'll attack the summit. Also I always live 2 extra day in case of bad weather or any kind of complications.
This 12-day Mount Dykh-Tau ascent is a great way to discover the caucasus mountain range and one of the highest mountains in Europe. Contact me now and we’ll start organizing your trip!
And if you want to check some other climbing adventures please check my 15-day Mount Belukha ascent in Siberia.
Flight to Minvody. Transfer to Bezengi Base Camp (2200 m).
Acclimatization day at base camp.
Acclimatization day at base camp.
Acclimatization day at base camp.
Climbing to Camp-1: Russkie Nochevki (3500 m).
Climbing by the North Ridge to Camp-2: VCSPS (4650 m).
Summit Day (5204 m). Descent to the Camp 2 (4650 m).
Descent to Camp 1 (3500 m).
Descent to Bezengi Base Camp (2200 m).
Extra day in case of bad weather.
Extra day in case of bad weather.
Transfer to Minvody and flight back home.
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Mountain Guide
Originally I'm from Altai, a little-known Siberian mountain region. I grew up and developed as a sportsmen and guide in Altai and the Tian-Shan mountains. Since 2010, I live in St. Petersburg and work a lot in the Caucasus region.
Since 2011 I am learning in the Russian Mountain Guides Association (RMGA), under auspices of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). In 2015 I passed the Apprentice Ski Guide exam.
My main work destinations are Russian and CIS mountain regions as Altai, Khibiny, Tian-Shan, Kamchatka and all Caucasus. I specialize in ski tour and climbing projects in uncommon mountain regions of Russia and CIS.
Languages
Russian | English
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