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You want to get the real powder feeling? Then this
is what you should sign on for! Probably there is no better area and
snow in Europe for backcountry riding and heli skiing than here in the
Caucasus. You should be a solid skier or snowboarder and should have
at least some experience in off-piste skiing. The program includes all
ascents with helicopter and snowcat, as well as rental of avalanche
transceivers. You will learn important backcountry skills, including
riding techniques, safety and avalanche training, while enjoying
untracked terrain.
Period: March – May
Standard Duration: 15 days
Minimum duration: 7 days
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly Munich - Mineralnye Vody: After
your arrival in Mineralnye Vody with direct flight from Munich we will
meet you at the airport and bring you via minibus to Terskol. The ride
takes about 4 hours. After dinner, you will spend the night in our
hotel.
Day 2 Off-piste riding on Mt. Elbrus: Today we will ride up the
Mt. Elbrus cable car, where we will be skiing / snowboarding off-piste
using lifts the whole day.
Day 3 Off-piste riding on Mt. Cheget: Today we will go to Mt.
Cheget, where we will be skiing / snowboarding off-piste using lift
the whole day.
Day 4-6 Heli-ski / heli-board: On all these days we will be
using a helicopter for ascent, seeking out the best snow and best
lines.
Day 7 Skiing / snowboarding from the Pastukhov rocks: Today we
will be skiing / snowboarding on Mt. Elbrus from the Pastukhov Rocks
(4800 m), using a snowcat for our ascent. Our descent today will be
2500 vertical meters! We will celebrate our week together at dinner.
Day 8 Fly back to Munich: Early in the morning, at 3 a.m., you
will leave for Mineralnye Vody and fly back to Munich (flight
departure is at 8 a.m.).
Tour price Include: all flights, airport transfers,
guides, food, accommodation, local fees, Moscow city tour.
Tour price Not include: Visa costs, insurance.
See also
Climbing mount Elbrus
Ski & Snowboard on Elbrus
Heli-Ski on Elbrus
Trekking around mount Elbrus
Mountain biking around mount Elbrus
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