The Main Caucasian Ridge stretches for 1200 km from the West to the East, from the Black Sea to the Caspian. Its width reaches 180 km, and it forms not only a geographical, but also ethnic and political barriers, separating Russia from the Caucasian region and its mosaic of nationalities....
Florafox inc. offers to take part in mountain ski travels in Elbrus Region of the Central Caucasus. The region spreads over the Baksan river valley and valleys of its tributaries. At the upper reaches of the river, double-headed extinct volcano Mt. Elbrus, the Europe tallest mountain (5642 and 5621...
The first ascent to Mt.Elbrus was accomplished July, 22, 1829 by kabardian Kilar Hashirov, accompanied Russian military expedition (the leader—general G.A.Emanuelem.) Academicians of the Russian Academy of sciences was in this expedition—A.J.Kupfer, Lents physicist., Меier botany, Menetrie zoologist, and also the official of mountain case Vansovich, Joseph Bernardatstsi—аrchitect Caucasian Mineralnie Vody,...
The Khibiny mountains are almost unknown to western tourists. This is a mountain country above the Polar Circle, in the very heart of the Kola peninsula, with the highest point being Mt. Udychvumchorr (1200 m). Traces of the Ice Age, such as huge circuses, canyons and granite outcrops, produce an...
The route on Mt.Elbrus (5642m) from the West—this is climbing by fair means, without cable-ways, without Snow cats and mobile, without hotels and shelters. We guarantee that you have never seen similar Elbrus before: powerful ice formation, rock walls, including famous rock walls of Kyukyurtlyu. And no one person except...
Day 1 Arrival to Mineralniye Vody airport. Bus transfer (4 h) to the Baksan Valley (1800–2000 m). Hotel. Day 2 Transfer to the village Elbrus (20 min). Ascent to the Base Camp 2800m. 4-5 hrs. Tents. Day 3 Ascent for acclimatization to the precumber of the Mt. Sovetskiy Voin...
Day 1 Arrival to Mineralnye Vody airport. 4-hour bus transfer to Terskol village in the Baksan valley (about 2000m above the sea). Accommodation in hotel for two nights. Day 2 Skiing on Mt. Kogutay (3850m), climbing by ski is desirable for training. Shopping in the local "Woolens...
Day 1 Arrival to Mineralnye Vody airport. 4-hour bus transfer to Terskol village in the Baksan valley (about 2000m above the sea). Accommodation in hotel for two nights. Day 2 Acclimatization ascent on Observatory of Elbrus (3000m) and continue up to an altitude above 3400-3500m—Glacial Base. Excursion party...
Lenin Peak is the third highest peak in former Soviet Union and is considered to be one of the easiest mountains over 7000 m. Because of this fact it has become one of the most popular peaks in the world and annually receives hundreds of climbers from all over the...
Chon-Ton or Peak Lenin (7,134 m) is the highest peak of the Zaalai Ridge on the North border of the Pamir. It is covered by snow and glaciers on which some easy ways lead to the top. It is a very popular mountain region due to ease of access to...
Mount Ararat (also Mount Masis after the Armenian name Մասիս, Turkish Ağrı Dağı) is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks, Greater Ararat (the tallest peak in Turkey with an elevation of 5137 m) and Lesser Ararat (with an elevation of 3896 m). Mount Ararat is...
Mount Ararat (also Mount Masis after the Armenian name Մասիս, Turkish Ağrı Dağı) is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks, Greater Ararat (the tallest peak in Turkey with an elevation of 5137 m) and Lesser Ararat (with an elevation of 3896 m). Mount Ararat is...
Peak Ismail Somoni (ex-Communism, 7495 m), which sometimes is erroneously referred to Peak Garmo, towers over the joint of two mountain ranges, Peter the First Ridge (latitudinal) and Academy of Sciences Ridge (meridional), on the North-West Pamir. This was the former USSR highest peak, its neighbor, Peak Korjenevskoy (7105 m)...
The region of Central Tian-Shan is situated in a node formed by China, Kazakhstan and Kirguizia frontiers. Kirguizian-Chineese boundary follows Meridional Range and stretching in latitudinal direction Kok-Shaal-Tau Range, but also latitudinal Sary-Djas Range sets up the border between Kirguizia on the south and Kazakhstan on the north. It is...
Marble pyramid of Khan-Tengri impressively towers by about 800 m over surrounding peaks of the Tengri-Tag where it stands. Seen on sunset from the north, from Kazakh prairies, it looks like a drop of blood against dark blue background of the night sky. This is why it has another local...
One of the 50 highest peaks on earth, Mustagh-Ata (7546 m) occupies an isolated location on the western edge of China's Xinjiang Province. Bill Tilman and Eric Shipton failed in an attempt to climb the peak in 1947, and it was not until 1956 that it received its first ascent....
Day 1: Chamonix, 1140 m Arrival and accommodation in Chamonix. Meeting with your guide in the evening, equipment check and briefing. Day 2: Aiguille du Midi, 3842 m Acclimatization day. By taking one of the first lifts to the Aiguille du Midi. Snow and ice training on the glacier. Return to Chamonix. Day 3: ...
Welcome to week long ski touring holidays Norway From Saturday to Saturday! Every day we will be taking off at the foot of the mountain on which we will climb at those day with our guide. Skis are put directly on the shore, immediately when you leave the ship, and removed...
We will make this ski tour in two wonderful places of Kamchatka, Paratunka river valley and on Avachinsky group of volcanoes. The Program consists of a short radial trips from two base camps of both areas. The zest of the first half of our tour is Viluchinsky volcano, the classic...
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to Royal Singi Hotel. Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing, Royal Singi Hotel. Day 3: Fly to Lukla 2840 m and Trek 1 to Phakdinng 2640 m (3h); Yeti Mountain Home. Day 4: Trek 2 Namche 3420 m (5,5h); Yeti Mountain Home. Day 5: ...
Marangu route is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro's summit and is known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a...
A beautiful route up Kilimanjaro that allows you to experience the southwest and south sides of the mountain, since you go up one way and down another. All your equipment and supplies are carried by porters and a cook prepares all your meals. Unlike the Machame Route where you sleep...