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Russia4 min read
Moscow: Your Gateway to Russia's Mountains
Start your Russian mountain adventure in Moscow. Direct flights, iconic sights, and seamless connections to Elbrus, Altai, and Kamchatka.
Articles & guides
Know before you go
Honest, practical advice from our guides: when to climb, how to prepare, what the trip really involves.
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Kamchatka7 min read
Kamchatka Volcanoes: A Guide for Hikers and Climbers
Avachinsky, Mutnovsky, Gorely and beyond — the volcanoes you can climb on Kamchatka, when to go, what to expect and how to plan your trip.
Caucasus7 min read
The Russian Caucasus: A Travel Guide to the Mountains Beyond Elbrus
Dombay, Arkhyz, Bezengi, Chegem, Digoria — an overview of the Russian Caucasus regions, what to do there and how to plan a custom trip.
Elbrus6 min read
The Best Time to Climb Elbrus: A Month-by-Month Guide
June, July, August or September? How weather, snow, crowds and daylight change through the Elbrus season — and how to choose your date.
Russia7 min read
How to Travel to Russia for a Mountain Trip: Visas, Flights, Money and Connectivity
Planning a climb or trek in Russia? Here is a practical overview of visas, flight routes, payments, mobile data and safety — and what we take care of for you.
Elbrus8 min read
Climbing Elbrus: The Complete Guide
Routes, acclimatisation, season, difficulty, gear and what summit day really looks like on the highest mountain in Europe.
