Adyl su mountain course

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

Educational (acclimatization) program "Basic Alpine course in Adyl Su valley" with MCS AlexClimb and Bezengi Guides
Easy Climb, Basic level

Program "Acclimatization program in Adyl Su valley" is available on the reservation at least 60 day prior the trip - special permission needed for entering the border area.

Day 1 (July 1) - Arrival in Nalchik, group transfer to the Baksan Valley (minibus), breakfast and lunch are not included in the program for this day, dinner on the climbing camp, accommodation in 3 bed rooms with private facilities
Day 2 (July 2) - ascent to the glacier Kashkatash, working out the climbing techniques on the ice (iceclimbing) on the ​​natural terrain (glacier), descent to the alpine camp, breakfast and lunch in the dining room, dinner - outdoor ration, overnight in the BC
Day 3 (July 3) - Rock climbing on the boulder located near the BC, descent to the camp, lunch, rest, preparation of equipment for the next day, breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room, overnight in the BC
Day 4 (July 4) - an early start at 6am, walking to the camping site 3200 meters, installation of the tent camp, acclimatization ascent to the VCSPS Pass 3700m Breakfast in the dining room, lunch and dinner - outdoor ration, overnight in the tents on the rocks
Day 5 (July 5) - getting with the camp to the saddle of the VCSPS Pass or to the top of mt. Andyrchi (1A, 4000 m), depending on the group conditions and amount of snow on the route, setting up a camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner - outdoor ration, overnight in tents on the rocks
Day 6 (July, 6) - climbing the top of Kurmychi (1Б, 4200 m), descent to the camp, rest, breakfast, lunch and dinner - ration, overnight in tents on the rocks
Day 7 (July, 7) - option: early start and ascent to the peak of the Mongolian People's Republic on the route 4a c.s. (only for trained participants), getting down the altitude camp and in the evening descent to the BC. Breakfast and lunch - outdoor ration, dinner - in the dining room, overnight in the BC
Day 8 (July, 8) - reserve day, breakfast, lunch and dinner - outdoor ration, overnight in tents on the rocks
Day 9 (July, 9) - departure to Nalchik

The price of the mountain program "Adyl Su valley alpine course, Elbrus region, season 2022":

650 Euro *  - standard group 5-12 participants
1200 Euro *  - mini group 3-4 participants
2100 Euro *  - individual program 1-2 participants
* Price per participant

You have to be ready for: 

• 2-3 days of camping life in the field conditions;
• Cooking your meals by yourself while climbing mountains;
• Carrying a 15-20 kg backpack;
• Air temperature can be down to -20°C on the altitude higher than 3000 m;

Conditions: minimum 5 participants, the passing of the  Brief AlexClimb course of mountain technique is recommended before the trip.
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: 12
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 price does not include: Peruvian visa charges*, International and domestic flight expenses to and from the point of the beginning of the program (Lima), obligatory climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, food and drinks while being in cities, using the satellite phone.

The Alpine format of this program: this program is divided into several independent parts, between which the short rest in the comfortable conditions of comfortable hotel (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 available on that Program. The Cook services are 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

Porter - is responcible of carring cargo and personal belongings of the participants of the climbing program. Limit of the transported weight for one porter - 20 kg

Cook - is responsible for supply and preparing food for the participants and the entire staff of the program - according to the previously discussed menu.

Horse-holder (Arriero) – provides horses (donkeys, mules) for the transportation of loads, is responsible for the necessary operations with the animals.

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.