Our mountain Guides have an average of over 10 years of experience in the industry, and a high record of safe, summit climbing. Safety is always our number one priority.

Our guides are mountaineers, having a strong grasp of technical climbing, and high altitude experience, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Fitness

The route requires good, intensive physical preparation in advance. Climbers must be in good physical shape to join this expedition.

Technical

Mountaineering experience will be great and useful, but it's not required.

Day 1 : Arrive Kutaisi \ Tbilisi. You will be meet at the airport by a Caucasus Adventures representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2 : Travel to Stepantsminda. In the morning, we will check all equipment. We sort and organize our gear and supplies and departure (Duration 3 hour).

Accommodation in a Hotel.

Day 3 : Base Camp (3650 m). We transfer to the direction of Gergeti Sameba church. Then we make the 6-7 hour hike to the Base camp.

Overnight in tents.

Day 4 : BC – Acclimatization (4000 m). Acclimatization trip in the direction of Little Trinity church, return to the Base camp.

Carrying out exercises to move safely in snow and ice conditions.

Resting and gathering strength for the summit.

Overnight in tents.

Day 5 : Summit Day. Wake up at 03.00, Early breakfast. Start Climbing, duration 5-6 hours. descent to Base camp.

Overnight in tents.

Day 6 : Reserve Day. Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 7 : Descent to Stepantsminda Drive to Tbilisi\Kutaisi. Get up at 9 o'clock. Descent at Gergeti Trinity church.

Transfer to Stepantsmnda. Departure to Tbilisi\Kutaisi.

Accommodation in a Hotel.

Day 8 : Departure.

Transfer to the airport (Tbilisi\Kutaisi).

Available all year round

High season: Middle July - August

BASIC PACKAGE For the 2024 season.

Cost: Per person. 390 euro. (min. 3 person)

Costs Include:

. Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel

. Transportation during the program on a regular itinerary

. Ropes, and other group climbing equipment

. Mountain guide and local support staff

Costs Do Not Include:

. Base camp; Hut accommodation

. Hotel accommodation

. Food or dining outside of the climbing period

. Meals on mountain/basecamp

. Personal clothing and climbing equipment

. Personal travel insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and medical or security evacuation insurance

. Horse (porter) for transporting gear to Base camp

PRIVATE PACKAGE For the 2024 season.

Group of 1 – 1300 €

Group of 2 – 725 €

Group of 3 – 630 €

Group of 4 and more – 610 €

Costs Include:

. Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel

. Hotel accommodation

. Transportation during the program on a regular itinerary

. Base camp; Hut accommodation

. Meals on mountain/Base camp

. Ropes and other group climbing equipment

. Mountain guide and local support staff

. Horse (porter) for transporting gear to the base camp

Costs Do Not Include:

. Food or dining outside of the climbing period

. Personal clothing and climbing equipment

. Personal travel insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and medical or security evacuation insurance

Equipment

. Expedition Backpack, approximately 45 L +. Recommended to bring a waterproof cover in case of rain. This bag will be your backpack during the trekking to the base camp and for the summit.

. Trekking Poles with Snow baskets: Adjustable.

. Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65cm).

. Crampons.

. Climbing Helmet: Must be able to fit over your warm hat.

. Alpine Climbing Harness.

. Carabineers: 2 locking.

. Headlamp: With 2 extra sets of new batteries.

. Duffel Bag with Lock: For transporting gear and storing street clothes, etc. at hotel/car.

. Eye protection – Sunglasses for mountaineering that fit the face snugly and tight. Should be a 3-4th category.

Clothing \ Other Essentials

. Waterproof Shell Jacket (1).

. Down Jacket (1) – Light-medium weight preferably. Hooded or without a hood is fine.

. Mid Layer Jacket (1) – Fleece Jacket to put on top of the thermal layer.

. Thermal Base Layer Shirt (1) – Can be a synthetic or wool layer.

. Waterproof Shell Trousers (1 pair)

. Thermal Base Layer Underwear/Leggings ( 1 pair) – Can be synthetic or wool. Beanie hat, buff, balaclava – Gear to keep the head and face warm.

. waterproof Insulated Gloves or Mittens – 1 Pair. For the summit.

. Trekking Gloves – 1 pair. Should be warm, but not bulky.

. Socks – Lightweight and medium-weight mountaineering wool socks.

. Base Camp Slippers – Comfortable slippers for tent and base camp wear.

. Comfortable trekking trousers (1 pair) – For leisure wear in base camp and a trekking.

. Microfiber towel – Used for drying hands and face. Body size is not needed, as there is no shower at the base camp.

. Mess kit – Bowl and utensils for base camp and climbing meals.

. Sleeping bag – Suitable for -15 \ -10 Degrees Celsius.

. Sleeping mat / pad – Rollable or inflatable.

. Thermos (optional) – 1 liter.

. Sunscreen – SPF 50 or better.

. Lip Screen –SPF 40.

. Small Personal First-aid Kit – Includes athletic tape, band-aids, Ibuprofen, blister care, etc.