Elbrus Race Barrels (3750m) till the West Top of Elbrus 5642 m). Start at 4100 m, (a bit above of place were used to be Refuge 11) - finish at East Elbrus 5621 m Qualification route goes from refuge Barrels (3708m) till the Pastuhkov Rock top ~4800 m) Elbrus Race The Elbrus Race (or RedFox Elbrus Race), is an international skyrunning competition held for the first time in 2008. It runs every year in Mount Elbrus, (Russia). which with its 5.642 m is the highest mountain in Europe, in May. The race was four times valid for the Skyrunner World Series circuit.
Elbrus climbing routes to snowfields below long rock ribs of the east spur would become the shortest and most used approach. A hut built long ago on the north side of the lrykchat pass is now wrecked. In addition, the high elevation change calls for at least two camp-bivouacs. Three are required: All of these permits can be arranged in advance by agents. Elbrus climbing routes There exist a number of climbing routes used to reach the summit of the Mount Elbrus. The "Normal Route" is the easiest, safest and fastest on account of the cable car and chairlift system which operates from