Summiting Kazbek from the South (Georgia) Day 1 - Moving from Pyatigorsk to Kazbegi (a delay at the border is possible); - lunch in a cafe in the village Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) 1750 m; - a walk to the temple of Tsmind Sameba (Holy Trinity). It takes 30 minutes by car or 1.5 hour on foot. Temple visit; - Overnight in a guest house in the village Kazbegi. Day 2 - Transfer by off road vehicles to the temple of Tsmind Sameba (Holy Trinity), then to the Seberze pass (3200 m) - 3-4 hours. Descent from the pass Seberce along a steep rocky slope to the valley of Seberze; - Overnight in tents. Day 3 - Trekking to the weather station (3650 m) 3-4 hours. The first part of the path is stony along moraines, the second part of the path along the Gergeti glacier, and the final ascent from the glacier to the weather station along a steep talus slope; - accommodation at a weather station. It is possible to get to weather station by horses (120 euros per horse. Cargo up to 75 kg); - Overnight in a shelter or tents. Day 4 - Acclimatization trekking to the Kazbek pass (4000-4200 m) 6 hours. Practical exercises with a group guide. Day 5 - Rest day. Day 6 - Summit day to Kazbek (5033 m). Further descent to 3650 m. Early start at 3.00 a.m. Summiting takes about 8 hours. Descent takes about 3-4 hours. - accommodation in tents or at a weather station at 3700. Day 7 - Starting back at 9-00 a.m. Descent to the temple of Tsmind Sameba, transfer to Kazbegi, lunch; - hotel accommodation, celebration dinner. Day 8 - And our journey through Georgia begins ... A trip to the mountain village of Juta, a trip to the massif of Mount Chaukhi; - night in tents. Day 9 “Either we continue the journey or return home.” The guide reserves the right to change the program of the tour, without changing its content (weather, condition of participants). Personal equipment: - Crampons (fitted to boots); - ice ax; - harness, 4 carbines; - trekking sticks; - climbing glasses, degree of protection of at least 4; - ski mask; - headlamp, spare batteries; - a backpack of 65 liters; - mat; - sleeping bag with a comfortable temperature of -15 °; - a flask for drinking; - thermos 0.5 - 1l; - mug, spoon, bowl, knife; - sunscreen; - personal hygiene items; - personal medicines.
