School of Mountaineering in Georgia, Chaukhi + Kazbek massif
In this program you will be able to see the most beautiful mountainous region of Georgia — the Chaukhi massif, climb Kazbek, get vivid emotions and new experiences, and prepare for more difficult ascents to the peaks of the world.
Available dates:
August 22 - August 30
August 22 - September 4
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The Mountaineering School in Chaukhi is an opportunity to get into a very beautiful mountainous region of Georgia, climbing Kazbek, get vivid emotions and new experiences. The area is interesting for its short approaches to climbing routes, accessibility and a range of simple peaks that are safe for beginner climbers.
The training program includes rock climbing, snow and ice classes and qualifying ascents to the peaks of the region, as well as classes on organizing rescue operations and bivouacs in the mountains. Instructors with many years of experience will work with you. The presence of a rock laboratory next to the camp makes it possible to build the educational process with maximum efficiency, and the availability of rental equipment significantly simplifies the equipment of participants.
The main goal of the mountaineering school in Georgia is to gain additional skills in mountaineering, consolidate previously acquired techniques and knowledge in mountain hiking and climbing in the Caucasus. Preparing for difficult climbs to the top of the world and simply pumping yourself up.
Training at the School by an experienced mountaineering instructor from the Extreme Guide team.
The school program is divided into two stages: main and educational – 10 days and + 6 days of climbing Mount Kazbek.
During the tour, we will consider the following topics:
- Mountain landforms (або Alpine terrain features);
- Basic mountaineering knots;
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) (international standard for remote areas);
- Snow travel techniques;
- Belaying and self-arrest on snow slopes;
- Rock climbing techniques;
- Setting up rock climbing anchors and belays;
- Ice climbing techniques;
- Ice belaying and anchor organization.
Depending on the composition of the group, adjustments to programs and the set of training peaks are possible. Special sections will be organized for complete beginners.
The program of this Georgia hike is accessible with any mountain experience!
Participants over 16 years of age are allowed to climb. Participants from 14 to 16 years old are allowed under the guidance of a mountaineering instructor who conducted pre-season training, taking into account their physical fitness and with the written consent of their parents.
Note:
— Requirement for climbing participants: previous experience of hiking in the Caucasus and Carpathians is desirable.
— The tour program is not final and may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, the condition of the participants and other circumstances.
Route of the program “Mountaineering School in Georgia”:
Tbilisi – Juta village – Chaukhi massif – Juta village – Stepantsminda village – mount Kazbek (5054) – Tbilisi
Yourguides in the program “Mountaineering School in Georgia”
The route of the “Mountaineering School in Georgia” program by days
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Participants will gather in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, before 3:00 PM. Alternatively, the group will meet in the village of Stepantsminda. In the afternoon, transfer to the village of Kazbegi (Stepantsminda).
Accommodation at a guesthouse. Introduction to the group, general instructions, and equipment check. Any excess gear can be stored at the guesthouse.
Overnight at the guesthouse.
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Early in the morning, we load the SUV with gear and food and drive to the village of Dzhuta. We’ll go rock climbing near the base camp. We’ll practice knots, rope, and all related topics. Free time.
Night in tents.
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Acclimatization hike to the Southern Cirque (2.5-3 hours) with an elevation gain of 600 m. Advanced snow training (slope walking, ice axe use on snow and firn, holding, self-belaying, belaying a partner, fixed ropes, leader and second person falls, simulated crevasse crossings, three-step descent, and gliding).
In the evening, a lecture on “Types and Structure of Snow in the Mountains” will cover snow slopes, avalanches, cornices, etc.
Night in tents.
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A practical session on “Rope Movement on Rocky Terrain,” where we learn to set anchors and trust them, belay, setting up stations, descending on a double rope, and various rope team interactions. Jumar and practice ascending on a fixed rope. In the evening, a lecture on “Medicine” and “Radio Communication”—using radios. An overview of the upcoming summit climb.
Night in tents.
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A practical session on “Rope Movement on Rocky Terrain,” where we learn to set anchors and trust them, belay, setting up stations, descending on a double rope, and various rope team interactions. Jumar and practice ascending on a fixed rope. In the evening, a lecture on “Medicine” and “Radio Communication”—using radios. An overview of the upcoming summit climb.
Night in tents.
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Early breakfast. All groups set out for the summit of Tikanadze 1B. Return. Brief debriefing of the ascent.
Night in tents.
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Day of rest. Walk to the lakes; You can arrange a horse ride, training, etc. Preparing for the next climb. Overview of the summit. Practical lesson “Transporting a victim using a small group and crossing.”
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Early breakfast. All groups set out for the summit of TGU, category 2A, along the north-east ridge. After dinner, a brief debriefing of the ascent and correction of mistakes.
Night in tents.
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Early breakfast. The group goes out to climb the Tikanadze peak 2A-2B level of difficulty. Descent down rest.
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Camp dismantling day, transfer to the village of Juta, then transfer to Kazbegi. The group splits: participants leave for Tbilisi for the 9-day program (independent transfer).
Accommodation in a guesthouse.
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In the morning, we’ll travel by SUV to the Holy Trinity Monastery. It’s one of the most beautiful monasteries in Georgia. We’ll leave the group’s gear, food, and tents on the horses. We’ll hike to the weather station at 3,650 m and set up camp. Personal belongings can also be left on the horses, if desired.
We’ll spend the night in tents.
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Training on the Herteri Glacier. Ice techniques. Organizing ice belay.
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Continued training on the Herteri Glacier. Organizing rescue operations on the glacier (climbing out of a crevasse, self-extrication from a crevasse).
Night in tents.
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Climbing Kazbek along the classic 2A category route, descent to the Holy Trinity Monastery, transfer to the village of Kazbegi and check-in at a guest house.
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A spare day in case of bad weather and other circumstances.
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Transfer to Tbilisi. Flight home.
Note: The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
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Costand conditions of the program “Mountaineering School in Georgia”
Is this trip right for you?
To participate in this program, you must be in good physical condition and have previous experience climbing at altitudes of 2500 m: Tatras, Alps, or have completed a mountaineering school in the Carpathians (Spice), a mountaineering school in the Tatras, or similar programs.
Included in the price:
- Transfer by chartered minibus from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and back from Kazbegi to Tbilisi;
- SUV transportation to and from the church at 2200 (Kazbek);
- Accommodation in tents at the campsite;
- Accommodation in a guesthouse in the village of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) – 3 nights;
- Safety during the ascent: radio and GPS during the ascent + group first aid kit;
- Meals during the active part of the ascent from days 2 to 13, prepared by the participants (on duty);
- Instructor (1 instructor per 6 people);
- Rental of public climbing equipment per group: ropes, ice screws, rock climbing gear, quickdraws, slings, etc.;
- Registration of passes to the nature reserve and border zone;
- Environmental fee;
- Tent rental;
- Rental of stoves and cooking utensils;
- Gas for stoves;
- Horseback transportation of group equipment, food, and tents from Juta to Chaukhi and back;
- Horseback transportation of group equipment, food, and tents from Stepantsminda to the Meteorological Station;
- Certificate of program completion and ascent.
The price does not include:
- Travel/flight to Tbilisi/Kazbegi village;
- Airport transfer;
- Rental of personal special equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, carabiners, etc.) approximately 250 EUR per set for the entire program;
- Accident and medical coverage from 30,000 EUR, costing 3-10 EUR per day depending on the chosen insurance program and residency. Please inquire about the price;
- Meals in populated areas and during transfers;
- Additional nights in populated areas in case of early descent;
- Horseback transporting of equipment and personal belongings from the Meteorological Station (Kazbek);
- Accommodation in Tbilisi;
- Other expenses not listed in the program.
The approximate amount of additional costs, including equipment rental and excluding airfare, is 500-600 EUR.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|---|
| 9 days | 14 days | |
| 6 | 970 EUR | 1390 EUR |
| 5 | 1100 EUR | 1490 EUR |
| 4 | 1250 EUR | 1770 EUR |
| 3 | 1450 EUR | 2050 EUR |
| 2 | 1950 EUR | 2600 EUR |
| 3700 EUR | 5000 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack for mountaineering 60-70 l. (More about choosing a backpack);
- Assault backpack for climbing 25-35 l. (a second backpack for climbing, or the only one if you plan to live only in huts);
- Sleeping bag -0…-5 С (More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Loam pad (More about choosing a pad)
Shoes and clothing:
- Mountaineering boots (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick socks and 1.5 – 2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Light trekking sneakers;
- Crocs (useful when camping, for example, for taking a shower);
- Gaiters (shoe covers, flashlights) for mountaineering boots;
- Insulated jacket (down, primaloft, etc. If it is very thin, then it is better to take two for climbing Kazbek);
- Membrane jacket (preferably without insulation, to protect against wind and precipitation. It is better to choose from mountaineering brands. Ski clothing is not very suitable for mountaineering – too heavy and warm);
- Membrane pants (same as with jacket);
- Thin fleece jacket;
- Warm fleece jacket;
- Thermal underwear set: top and bottom;
- Several T-shirts (coolmax);
- Trekking pants are lightweight (for trekking);
- Fleece pants (third layer for insulation);
- Socks 3 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Overnight socks (preferably wool or down);
- Gloves for working with rope (leather or simple work gloves);
- Warm gloves (ski or fleece);
- Warm mittens (down or synthetic insulation)
- A cap;
- Buff or balaclava;
- Sun cap or panama hat;
- Rain cape (in case your main clothes get wet);
- Change of underwear.
Additionally:
- Backpack cover (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Hermo bags for things 20 l – 2 pcs;
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife (all of this should be as light as possible – made of stainless steel or special plastic; do not take ceramic mugs or enamel dishes);
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
- Ski mask;
- lip balm chapstick ;
- Sunscreen ointment (with SPF 30-50);
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.);
- Lighter;
- Mobile phone.
- Thermal blanket (isopholia);
- Powerbank;
- Trekking poles.
Special gear:
- Harness (for safety);
- Dynamic Safety Lanyard – 2 pcs;
- Descender ( as Petzl Reverso или Black Diamond ATC Guide);
- Carabiners 4 pcs (2 medium);
- Climbing helmet (ski helmet doesn’t match!);
- Classic ice ax;
- Crampons (that match your boots).
- cordelette 1,5 m. (diameter 6mm.);
- cordelette 6 m. ( diameter 6mm.);
- General equipment* (we will provide, but if you have your own, it is better to take it. Rope, bookmarks, camalots, guy ropes, loops, ice screws).
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Camera;*;
- Climbing shoes (if any, needed for climbing at the climbing wall, 1 – 2 days).
Additional Information
The instructors are experienced, certified CMS, MS in mountaineering, who have repeatedly conducted training programs in the Chaukhi gorge.
To visit Georgia, citizens of the former CIS only need a foreign passport; they do not need a visa. It is imperative to have with you a medical certificate from a physical dispensary with permission to engage in mountaineering and, preferably, a cardiogram and blood tests no more than a month old. Availability of emergency insurance and medical coverage is mandatory for the entire period of the program for climbers.
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Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia until 15:00 on the 1st day, meeting in the village is also possible. Stepantsminda. The location will be confirmed immediately before the start.
Transport – customized Delica minibus (7-8 people).
Moving along steep rocky and snowy slopes in crampons and in bundles, moving on a glacier, spending the night in tents, autonomous treks with a backpack up to 20 kg. During the climbing period – early rises at 4:00 and long intense walking days of up to 8-10 hours. Self-cooking.
Accommodation in tents for the entire period of the active program. In Tbilisi and Stepantsminda, accommodation in a guest house/hostel.
During the autonomous program in the mountains, meals are camping: breakfast porridge: buckwheat, oatmeal, rice + dessert, lunch sandwiches with tea, dinner – soup, tea + dessert, cheese, sausage, lard (included in the price). Participants take part in the process of preparing food (on duty). In the city and villages, cafes and restaurants provide self-catering food.
Up to 20 kg.
At the exits, the first aid kit is kept by the instructor. You can contact rescuers almost anywhere by radio. You need to have individual medications.
In the village Juta there is a mobile connection (1.5-2 hours from the camp), the Internet is not available. The camp will have a common satellite phone for emergency communications.
Up to + 25ºС in the valleys, in the highlands – up to – 10ºС.
This program is potentially dangerous to the health and life of any of the participants. Guides provide the necessary safety provided that participants comply with safety regulations. The decision to stop climbing in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is within the exclusive competence of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
Rockfalls, ice cracks on approaches to routes, mountain climate and solar radiation.
Cross-country running at least 8-10 km, 2-3 times a week, general physical training; see more details
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
List of diseases If physical, technical, moral and psychological preparation is insufficient, for the safety of you and other participants, the instructor has the right to refuse the final ascent without compensation for the cost of the tour and other expenses.
Before the start of the tour, you make a prepayment of 30%, the rest either before the start of the tour or directly to the instructor on the spot. Details:
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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