Elbrus Region Hiking Routes: Trekking Among Lakes and Waterfalls

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Published on May 3, 2024

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Hiking backpacks: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/turi... Trekking boots: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/trek... Western Elbrus is a beautiful mountain region that allows you to enjoy deserted trails, lack of infrastructure and gorgeous landscapes. This area is difficult to access, and therefore not very popular among tourists. In summer, Western Elbrus is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts: a huge number of accessible routes, beautiful mountain lakes, waterfalls. There are many options for creating circular or linear routes with a backpack, and comfort lovers can also go on radial trekking with accommodation in comfortable conditions. The lecture discussed: the main nuances of planning a hike in Western Elbrus; reviewed the area for trekking and hiking; told about the main natural features of the area: peaks, lakes and waterfalls; taught how to apply for passes to this area in advance. Speaker: EKATERINA KOZHUKHOVA — founder of the mountain club "Khrebet", instructor-guide in hiking and trekking, has the 2nd sports category in mountaineering. Has organized and conducted more than 200 hikes in the Caucasus, Georgia, Turkey and Nepal. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - About the speaker 1:28 - What the lecture will be about 1:50 - Western Elbrus region. How to get there? 5:06 - Obtaining a border pass 6:18 - Western Elbrus region, map 7:25 - Uchukulan, what to see 10:22 - Lake Ullu-Köl, Trekhozerny, Lake Nahara 16:08 - Valley of the Gondaray River, Lake Dzhalpakol 23:24 - Lake Tikhoye 24:42 - Lake Tyomenköl from the village of Khurzuk 27:01 - Uzunkol Alpine camp 30:04 - Myrdy's outlook, Dzhalpakol lakes 38:50 - Myrdy river valley 40:38 - Kichkinekol river valley 43:00 - Turye lake, Crocus meadow 47:28 - How to get south from western Elbrus region 51:35 - How to get north from western Elbrus region 54:03 - Registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations 56:17 - Speaker's contacts 57:39 - Questions for the speaker 57:42 - Are there bridges across the river from the camp to Khurzuk? 58:42 - Is there a schedule of programs for this year? Where to watch? 59:00 - Are there EMERCOM rescuers in those places? Where is the nearest KSP? 1:01:59 - Does the Uzunkol alpine camp operate as a full-fledged camp? 1:05:39 - Is it a national park? Do I need an additional pass? 1:06:27 - What is there to see besides lakes and mountain views? 1:07:28 - What wild animals live there? 1:09:07 - Is it possible to hike there with children? 1:11:27 - What is the weather like? 1:13:03 - At what altitudes does the trekking take place? 1:14:11 - 5-7 day route option 1:15:01 - What do you eat on the routes? Do you take food with you for the entire hike? 1:18:43 - Should children under 14 also be included when registering with the Ministry of Emergency Situations? 1:21:15 - How many days is the route around Elbrus designed for? 1:23:22 - Have you met any border guards along the route? 1:25:32 - Do you need a pass to Uzunkol and Bezengi? 1:26:59 - In which areas does your club conduct hikes? #SMLectureTravel #elbrus region #trekking #uzunkol

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