Climbing the breath-tau
Description:
Dykh-tau (5,204 m) is the second highest peak in Russia and Europe. It is included in the program "Second 7 peaks", "Stars of Bezengi", "Snow leopard of Russia". Dykh-tau mountain is located on the territory of the Kabardino-Balkarian National Park next to the famous Besengi Wall - the highest part of the Main Caucasian Range. In the Besengi district are six of the eight five-thousanders of the Caucasus. If you want to climb Dykh-tau, you can choose from 10 different routes from 4B to 5B difficulty category (in Russia routes are divided into levels from 1 to 6 with subcategories A and B at each level).
We offer a climb to the summit on the northern crest (rock-ice combined route, difficulty 4B), first completed by English climber John Cockin in 1988. This is one of the easiest and by far the safest climbing route to Dyh Tau. On the other hand, it is really a technical climb, so a successful climb requires some climbing and rope skills. Good acclimatization is also needed, so it is best to climb Dykh-Tau already well acclimatized on Elbrus/Kazbek or spend a few days in the Bezengi area before climbing.
Climbing program on Dyh-Tau with a guide
Day 1. Arrival at Mineral Waters Airport. Transfer to Bezengi alplager (4 hours, 200 km.). Dinner and briefing.
Day 2. Preparation, fees.
Day 3. Approach to the Janggi Kosh hut.
Day 4. Climbing Sella Peak.
Day 5. Descent to a/l Bezengi.
Day 6. Rest.
Day 7. Approach to the Russian nights.
Day 8. Transition to overnight stays at the WCCS.
Day 9. Climbing.
Day 10. Descent to a/l Bezengi.
Days 11-12. Reserve days.
Day 13. Transfer to Mineral Waters. Departure.
Tour dates:
September 10, 2024 - September 22, 2024
9 September 2025 - 21 September 2025
The price includes:
- Guides: group leader throughout the program and climbing assistants (one guide leads a maximum of 1-2 climbers). The price includes the support of only one climb attempt.
- Accommodation in the hotel in a double or triple room. Number of nights according to the program
- Programme transfers and travel
- Obtaining all necessary permits and registrations
- Placement in houses. Number of nights according to the program
- Necessary group equipment (ropes, icebreakers, tents, kitchen, satellite navigation, radios, etc.)
- Three meals a day, including dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last day of travel
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