Mount Bzhedukh

For consideration. Applying for the participation in the Program each Participant has to sign two copies of this document

Climbing of Mount Bzhedukh via North Ridge 3b Russian Grade with MCS AlexClimb Guides

Program "Climbing Mount Bzhedukh" is available on the reservation at least 90 day prior the trip - special permission needed for entering the border area. 

Day 1 - arrival to Mineralnye Vody (Nalchik), transfer to Baksan Valley (minibus), hotel accommodation (B&B) 
Day 2 - breakfast, acclimatization walk along the Irik-chat gorge, descent to the hotel, dinner
Day 3 - breakfast, transfer to the Jan Tugan alpine camp 2200m, walking to the Camp I 3100m, at the foot of Germogenov peak, overnight in the tents.
Day 4 - breakfast, climbing moderate steep couluar to the level of 3800 m, setting up a camp II 3800 m at the foot of the Northern Ridge of Bzhedukh
Day 5 - climbing the summit of Bzhedukh 4280 m*, descent and overnight in tents in a camp II 3800 m
Day 6 - spare day
Day 7 - descent to the Djan Tugan climbing camp and transfer to the hotel

* In connection with the ban of the Russian authorities to climb the peaks of the GKH, we are obliged to complete the ascent to the peak of Bzhedukh at least 100 meters from the border line that runs along the peak.

The price of the "Climbing Mount Bzhedukh, season 2020":

750 Euro* - mini-group 3-4 participants
1200 Euro* - private program for 1-2 participants
* price per person

You have to be ready for: 

• Climbing the route of the moderate difficulty. The risk and physical load levels are high enough;
• Camping life in the field conditions;
• Cooking your meals by yourself while climbing mountains;
• Carrying a 20-25 kg backpack;
• Air temperature can be down to -20°C on the altitude higher than 3000 m;

Conditions: previous climbing experience, good physical form. Acclimatization program "Adyl Su akklimatization" is highly recommended before climbing Mount Bzhedukh, the Brief AlexClimb course of mountain technique is recommended.
The price includes: Professional mountain guide services, rent of the communal equipment (ropes, belaying and navigation equipment, cooking gear), hotel accommodation, transfers from the point of the beginning of the program to its end (Nalchik), using the communal basic medical kit, local registering and climbing permits, food for outdoor part of the program.
The cost does not include: Russian visa charges*, International and domestic flight expenses** to and from the point of the beginning of the program (Nalchik), one day in Moscow if you have long transfer***, obligatory climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, food and drinks while being in cities, using the satellite phone.
Group capacity: 4
Guides: 2

The Communal Basic First Aid kit list can be provided by request

Any food preferences can the discussed before the trip, the vegetarian menu is possible

The cost does not include:Russian visa charges*, International and domestic flight expenses** to and from the point of the beginning of the program (Nalchik), one day in Moscow if you have long transfer***, obligatory climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, food and drinks while being in cities and the base camp, using the satellite phone.  

*AlexClimb Mountain Climbing School can provide Russian Visa support for you. More information on request.
**AlexClimb Mountain Climbing School can book the flights for you.
***AlexClimb Mountain Climbing School can book hotel for you in Moscow and organize, transfers sightseeing and recreations according to your preferences - basic Moscow package cost is 270 Euro wich inclides pick up and drop off in the airport and one night in the Hotel 3*.

The Alpine format of this program: this program is divided into several independent parts, between which the short rest in the comfortable conditions of the Mountain Hut or the Guest House (hot shower, normal beds, home-cooked meals) is possible to recover after the climbing.
All the outdoor everyday obligations such as cooking meals during being in the mountains, loads carrying, tent mounting, camping duties are equally supposed for ALL the participants (including the Guides). The Porter services are not available on that Program. The Cook services are not available on that Program.

AlexClimb Stuff obligations:

Mountain Guides on this Program are responsible for the technical leadership and following all the points of the Program, and also take equal part in all the communal outdoor duties as the Group members

Mountain Guide Assistants do the same duties as the Guides but are not allowed to make final technical decisions.

Driver – is responsible only for the road transfers

Rent of the equipment and climbing gear: all the participants are fully liable for breakage of any part of the communal equipment which is provided by the organizers (tents, ropes, belaying and navigation equipment, cooking gear), as well as the rented personal gear. In case of breakage or loss or theft etc., the full retail price of the missing equipment is to be returned to the Organizers. Personal rental gear list with all the deposit values is to be attached and signed.  Lack of the equipment listed in the gear list provided by Organizers can be sufficient reason for the refuse for the participation in the program or even for turning down of all the Program. The rental requests should be provided by participants not later than 15 days before the Beginning of the Program.

Booking and Payment:  

To book the Program the Participant has to complete the provided  Program Request Form and  pay 50%  of the program cost not later than 60 days prior to its beginning.

The total amount is to be paid not later than 15 days prior to the Program beginning.

After receiving the Prepayment the dates and conditions of the Program are fixed and any changes are not possible or can be made only by mutual agreement. In case of the Program cancellation the deposit is not refundable.  In case of the Program cancellation after paying the total amount, the money refund is not possible anyway. With regard to valid reasons for the cancellation, the Organizer can offer to the Participant to take part in another Program with a preferential terms, partly taking into account the amount already paid. 

In case of delay with paying the Deposit, the Organizer can cancel or change the conditions of the booking without informing the Applicant. In case of delay with a total payment  the Organizer keeps the right to refuse the participation without any deposit compensation. The participation in the Program is possible only after paying the total amount of the Program cost, without any exceptions.   

The main points of the Common Rules of the AlexClimb mountain climbing Programs:

Mountain climbing Program is a kind of  recreational activity connected with being in the conditions which are potentially dangerous to the health and life of the Participants. The safety and success of the Group as whole, and personally of all the Participants, fully depends on the understanding of the basic safety rules.  

Very important to understand: the safety of all the Group during being in the mountains fully depends on the discipline and mutual respect of all the Program participants. In case if Participant behavior is offensive to other people (to Participants of Personnel or local people etc.) or violates rudely the discipline the Guide has the right to dismiss the guilty person from further participation in the Program or, if it is impossible – to finish the Program ahead of schedule on the basis of «Safety Priority»  of the Codex of the Guide*   

• Safety Priority – it is the main principle, on which depend all the Guide decisions on the route.

Any of the Guide decision is based on his experience and destined to provide the highest possible safety level for the Clients. As example: «Even in case if it is few meters left to the Summit, but some reasons of the coming danger are apparent, even if not significant and imperceptible for the Participants, the Guide is within his right to begin the descent without climbing the top, at least because of his presentiment »

Since the mountain climbing is the dangerous kind of activity, the total safety cannot be assured, each participant should accept the fact, that from the beginning of the Program to its end the only person responsible for his  health and life is himself. The Organizer engage himself to provide the highest possible level of safety, based on the following the Mountain Climbing Safety Rules, but the Organizer is not responsible for any harm which can be brought to you health, life or belongings during your stay in the mountains.

Putting the sign under this document, the Participant confirms that he/she has no medical contra-indications for the mountain climbing.
Putting the sign under this document, the Participant confirms that he/she clearly understands and accepts all listed above.