Mount Elbrus Russia | Full experience of Summit Climb

I share the whole route of my ascent to Elbrus from the south! You will learn what to pack, how the acclimatization goes, where people live on Elbrus and what it takes to climb the mountain.
📍 Mount Elbrus is one of the 7 summits, the highest mountain of European continent and tenth-most prominent peak in the world. The mountain is located in Southern Russia, in the Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanic domes, it's West summit is 5642 m high, the East one is 21 m shorter - 5621 m.
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Time codes for this video :
00:00-02:35 - arrival to Pyatigorsk
02:35-03:15 - gear list
03:15-6:35 - acclimatization hike to 3100m
6:35-8:51 - safety, guides, tours on Elbrus
8:51-10:06 - acclimatization hike to 3300m
10:06-12:09 - philosophy of climbing the mountain
12:09-13:57 - moving to the second camp “barrels”
13:57-15:19 - acclimatization hike to 4100m
15:19-17:28 - day in life on Elbrus
17:28-19:40 - acclimatization to Pastukhov Rocks, 4800m
19:40-20:47 - summit push
20:47-23:51 - my insights from the ascent
Credits :
• WAKE UP! - CHILD // TR... - wake up, child

[@matt_aviz]

Btw, you're a better ambassador for your country than any "official" ambassador I've ever heard, at least in my lifetime.

[@magdishalash5195]

Amen ❤

[@chadhawkinsart]

Perfectly stated. I totally agree. Very well done Eli... and thank you.

[@ramdas363]

People are people anywhere. Nation states are social constructs that keeps us apart, same as language and cultural differences. Once you truly understand this you will realize people don't need ambassadors, especially not from fascistoid dictatorships. I get what you mean though. Many people have prejudices for political reasons.

[@ainepeterpierre8366]

So true

[@FuntosCorner]

This is such a premium content! All I see is hard work! Thank you for giving me reasons to stick to your channel.

[@anthonysanlucas6437]

Hello from Redlands, California. Thank you for the amazing vlogs! My kids and I love watching one every Saturday morning at breakfast as a tradition.

[@rocket1689]

Thanks Eli for renewing my love of trekking. I am stuck in Australia but I am on the first plane when they let us out.

[@akarmoussaittizi3012]

This is your best vlog by far a true TV documentary material. You spoke like a true mountain climber with wiseness and cautiousness. Most mountain climbers champions will tell you this never try to be reckless. Hats off also to The Climbing Brothers guides they took the right decision and I look forward using their services in a near future. Bravo and thank you.

[@johntaylor4193]

So interesting, I wish I could speak Russian, I live in Alaska, there is some Russia people here but they keep to themselves, I don’t know, one of the best books I ever read was about a guy named Ed Vistures. He climbed the worlds 14 tallest mountains becoming only the 6th person to do so, this was in the nineties. It’s always interesting to see another persons view of things from somewhere else in the world. I hope I get to travel in Russia someday Eli. This is a good video. I was recommended to it from another channel, I hope you get success on KZbin. You do speak good English, I almost can’t speak myself some days and I was born in it. So. Thank you.

[@ryori4176]

Wow, amazing trip, a window on hiking and leisure activites in Russia. Fantastic window on Russian's working as a group in leisure activites. Thank you for sharing Russia beyond Red Square, Tolstoi, and the Bolshoi. Can not wait to see what is next. うわー、素晴らしい旅行、ロシアでのハイキングとレジャー活動の窓。 ロシア人がグループとしてレジャー活動を行っていることを示す素晴らしい窓。 赤の広場、トルストイ、ボリショイ以外のロシアを共有してくれてありがとう。 次に何が起こるか見るのが待ちきれません。

[@gxwx9806]

A fantastic video Eli. My trip to Russia from the UK to climb Elbrus has been covid cancelled twice. Your video makes me look forward to the day I arrive in Russia and on Mount Elbrus even more. Bad luck with the weather!

[@impyrobot]

Now there's a war on so you still can't go!

[@BaradharajanAyanappan]

The process is more important than the final goal, this is impressive.

[@catherinebouchard4049]

Wow, such a beautifully done video! It reminded me of my mountaineering trips to south America a few years ago, I kinda miss the harsh mountain life now (although I was staying in a tent eheh)! Too bad you got bad weather, the mountain is always the one deciding if you can climb it or not, and at least the whole team made the good call! Also I didn't know mountains in the caucasus were so high and beautiful, I hope to go there one day now!

[@misssophie6515]

Wow, I feel embarrassed that I honestly didn't know of Mt. Elbrus! It looks so inspiring. I can imagine it is frustrating if you were looking forward to something and preparing so much and then, when you are almost on the finish line, it doesn't happen. In Austria a bad incident happened where a group travelled there to climb a famous montain, and on the morning of the ascent they met another group that had a guide and he said: we are going back down, don't go today, the weather is going to turn sour. They thought the sky didn't look that bad and that they would notice early enough if something changed and just go back, so they proceeded, but the guide who said it was a local and they were tourists, misjudging how quick the weather can go in the mountains. None of them came back, they were all struck by lightning. Such accidents happen very frequently. Also a group of 10 people went on a hike during summer and got caught up in an icestorm higher up. None of them had brought alpine equipment for this day, they were just thinking day trip in summer, they all froze to death. Usually, people who are not from an area should listen to whatever the locals recommend and treat any mountain with respect, even if it is not a 4000 or 5000 metre high one.

[@georgiancrossroads]

Eli you make such good videos. They are not only well done, but more importantly you give each one a bit of your heart. Thanks.

[@Ducanralf]

Congrats ,🎉 I did Elbrus last year and will be in my my for ever. Many don’t even know that the highest mountain in Europe is actually based in Russia 🇷🇺

[@giuseppecento]

Elbrus is in Asia not in Europe

[@user-qj5dj5hk1y]

@@giuseppecento Elbrus is located in Europe

[@albertbm3105]

@@giuseppecento the Elbrus like the Montblanc is in Europe ... 🤗🤗🙋🏻

[@AleksandarGospic]

@@giuseppecento main ridge of the Caucasus is the border between Europe and Asia. South of the main ridge is Asia, but Elbrus is north of the main ridge and in Europe

[@giuseppecento]

May be you can translate this italian Wikipedia Elbrus page: there are two version. But i like your too 😉👍

[@jackemeraldo6276]

Great choice for music. From Ireland 🇮🇪. The Crannberries were huge in the 90s. Love to the motherland Russia 🇷🇺.

[@anwar6174]

Very right decision to turn back, when weather changes like this in the mountains, its extremely dangerous

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

Bravo Eli. “Life is about small steps.” Thanks for taking us on this journey.

[@JosephFingerstyle]

Hi Eli, thanks. I have been watching all of your videos unexceptionally from the very first post of your video. This year, I am coming to Russia to Carry on my study. Your videos have helped me a lot in understanding the circumstances, culture, language, food, tradition, believe, and much more. I love you so much Eli ❤️

[@patfinney2093]

I summited 1999 and again in 2002 was there. Absolutely fabulous area. Inspired me to start night school to start learning Russian, however work pressures meant only done half the lessons. Thanks for sharing your video. Sorry you did not get all the way to the summit. However it was still one of life's experiences to treasure. очень хорошо Спасибо

[@danielbrown2956]

Well done for attempting it Eli !!!

[@mauriceperret5111]

Привет Элина, С большим удовольствием и эмоциями открываю для себя ваше видео о восхождении на Эльбруз. Действительно, я поднялся на эту гору в 1996 году в компании небольшой группы французов. В то время еще существовало старое здание Приютского заповедника, внутри которого было многриочиотисиотисиотисиотогиотисиотоготоведника После нескольких дней акклиматизации мы прибыли на вершину очень счастливые и уставшие, это линыл ойто Еще одно воспоминание, связанное с этим приключением, моя встреча с молодой женщиной, Мариной, с великолепными волосами, такими же, как у вас, которая была переводчиком группы. Я был приятно удивлен твоим сходством. Поздравляю с этим достижением. С уважением из Франции

[@mangle40]

Absolute badass. You and your channel are fabulous. Love learning about your country and through your experiences. Thank you!

[@pandoralechat780]

Eli,this is the most amazing YT video that I have ever seen! Your perseverance to do this is really impressive! For a group of newbie climbers this is a lifetime achievement to be proud of and a keepsake for the rest of your lives. I salute you courageous people ! I think that you can accomplish any challenge Eli !

[@mitrut11]

Well done! Very nice clip! I appreciate your effort to make this video. You have convinced me to go to Elbrus in the future. Very nice final idea: Enjoy the trip and the process, it's more important then the final destination. - I went to Jungfraujoch at 3.571 m. I've met a girl from New York in the top of the mountains and spent together some very memorable moments in the Alps. An experience I will never forget.

[@iaintaylor5585]

It is wonderful. I have been to the Caucuses on the Georgian side (Kazbeg) but I am too old now to take on something like Elbrus. I did climb Kilimanjaro 10 years ago, so I could feel your pain.

[@yespls4184]

Those are some absolutely incredible views! This was such a wonderful video. Regardless of the fact that you didn't make it to the peak this time, you still got to experience the mountain and share some views of a lifetime. What you said at the end rings very true-- life is not about the end destinations, but rather enjoying the journey and the *process*.

[@elkiwi69]

Beautiful place reminds me a bit of my country, New Zealand's Southern Alps

[@lunalunam1]

Fantastic video! You're phenomenal, Eli!

[@JimJenks1]

A truly beautiful and inspirational video! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@emilbertbc1]

Thank you Eli for this beautiful feelings. I love mountains so much. Appreciate it!

[@GabrielSousa-ju1rv]

That was such an inspiring video. The feeling of connection with nature, people and even your own body must really be something. I am really considering climbing mount Elbrus too now. Thanks for the effort you put in this video!

[@parbatrt]

Wao! Eli I never know that you are a climber too. It's really loving activity to climb a peak in any part of the world, especially in Russia. I am an adventure enthusiast and living in the confluence of the world great mountain ranges and the most dominant peak here is Nanga Parbat. I would like you to invite my region for such a small adventures activity, in the Himalayas, where you will meet more diverse people from all over the world and will enjoy your trip to the North of Pakistan. Please comment or inbox, if you are interested in the said adventure trip to the Himalayas or the Karakuram . Once again thank you for your lovely videos of Russia, which was one no go are or even unthinkable are for us, now thanks to the government of Pakistan which makes it thinkable to visit Russia for such adventures activity. Keep exploring and sharing your lovely videos of the world!

[@HanspeterBock]

What a scenery, what a Trip, thank you and your group for that, amazing Eli!

[@kelvingowrie9486]

Amazing video. Thank you Eli for this wonderful experience. 👌👌

[@jamaldinosaur8815]

Super cool video! ❤ I can see how much effort you put into making it 🥰

[@RickJZ1973]

Very well done video! Quite a memorable experience for you at Elbrus.

[@amonshumate4957]

Poles...The struggle is real and you will always remember it. This was so enjoyable to watch. Always good luck.

[@CleoCat75]

what an amazingly well done video! Commercial quality! Thanks for sharing this, what a journey you had.

[@HR-pb4bf]

Spectacular. Added to my list of must-see places!

[@shakibarifin8831]

Hey Eli, that was Amazing❤️. I felt like watching a thriller movie. So much Love and Wishes for you😌. Go on!

[@user-bb1lp2rs3d]

Wooow😍 Elina, you’re amazing!!!!💥 Thank you for this soo interesting video that I’ve ever seen🤗 I wish you more and more travels and great experiences✨

[@hiersche49]

Simply beautiful and amazing. I agree Probably your best video yet.

[@bobbylee9727]

Eli: this was such an excellent video on many levels, some of which you touched upon in your final thoughts. Congratulations! In my view, you made it to the summit after all making a five star video.

[@malpais03]

I love all of your videos! So much amazing insight into your beautiful country. I hope to visit one day very soon.

[@thomasbicak1380]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I can't think of a post that I have enjoyed more, lately. Skillfully executed. Encore!

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Eli, You are my Newest Superhero. Thank you for sharing your Amazing Adventure. Yeah Russia Hooked me up with your channel. Looking forward to more of your videos. Hello from mid Michigan USA.

[@ElGato1947]

AbFab, Eli! You are a champion. Thank you for sharing this grand adventure with us. And I loved your philosophical perspectives on life as a journey; not merely a destination.

[@harrydecker8731]

Beautiful video, Eli! You certainly are brave and adventuresome as well as talented. You had more work to do than the others, because you had to take your camera and constantly think about how to set up your perspectives and position the camera to get all those magnificent views and hiking shots. Your editing was superb. I am so impressed! And you are so right that, "Life is about small steps."

[@csg2165]

Wow ,your a amazing young lady. Love the Historic content , cultural, adventure sides of your homeland. Love your pride of where u come from and sharing it .

[@primogengrout]

Really nice video, thank you Elina!

[@swapnilmalshe]

Amazing video Eli!!

[@kevinp8882]

The KZbin algorithm is showering me with your videos. I am sure that is a good sign for the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@keithschultz9406]

Thank you for sharing your trip of Mt Elbrus:))

[@peruquois]

incredible u made your journey so accessible and real.Thankyou....inspired

[@pile333]

Amazing mountain, amazing views.

[@pile333]

@@ElifromRussia Sure. Those tourist destinations like that should be more advertised. You and other Russians have been making a good job.

[@vijayanarumugam3777]

Great video, live goes on & try again to reach the peak. Cheers

[@aidagabrielasorescu3204]

Thank you Eli for the fantastic insight on climbing Elbrus via two routes (the one in this video, from the South, and the North one in another video). I am also climbing and enjoying the mountaineering experience, vicariously, with you! :) Thanks for all the videos on the different regions of Russia! Regards from Canada!

[@fabuLOUs1984]

Amazing vid Eli.. 👍

[@2001ozone]

I will be subscribing to your channel for sure !! I'm sorry you didn't get to summit !! Thank you for all the wonderful photography 📸

[@steveworth56]

I'm planning on doing Elbrus next year if possible. Thanks for the reference to Climbingbrothers. I'll check them out.

[@vikaspant6695]

Just saw this in the story , Came here saw it , Not disappointed, This is very good editing skills, Subscribed. Waiting for other contents.👍👍

[@Licensedwitchdocter]

Starting my 7 summit soon. Can't wait to climb this.

[@davidholden4543]

Oh my god eli. You are awesome. Im so glad i found your channel. You inspire me. Спасибо

[@sumantyadav7114]

Hii Eli such a great experience thans for it i watch your videos .nice video dear

[@norm5785]

This is just an awesome adventure. Very informative video. When you have children I am sure they will never be bored. Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe. Thank you for sharing your time with us today from Henrico County Virginia

[@AnaJEDDAWI]

Great trip .. keep up the good work

[@spainfeelsgood7658]

Ohhhh, that's sooo beautiful, I would like to do this trip one day!!! 😘😘😘

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

I'm from Susa Valley, Turin, Italy, a valley surrounded by the Alps, the highest mountains of western Europe. We love walking in mountanous tracks, but we have never reached such high tops. The maximum height I reached is 3000 m above s.l. on the Rocciamelone mountain. Your video is wonderful. Thanks a lot

[@wernerdanler2742]

What an adventure you had there! I'm glad you took us along with your excellent photography and narration. That mountain is over 18,300 feet high. That does take some getting used to in order to get enough oxygen in your lungs. Love to you and keep the videos coming!

[@skiyogagirl]

This makes me feel good since I ski at an altitude of 12,900 feet…of course I take a lift to that height! (Not hiking it) But I will take it @ 55 years old. This is such an interesting vlog!

[@daeclipse03]

Beautiful!! The tallest mountain in Europe. A friend of mine from Fulton, NY was supposed to be there now climbing it but with everything going on he had to cancel his trip.

[@andreajohn1069]

It has been a wonderful watch following you and your group on the experience of mountain trekking in the Caucases. Yes, one day I may get to Russia. Thank you Eli

[@johntaylor4356]

I thought your best video I had seen was the "Ice Skating on Baikal, but this was even better, beautiful photographed and commentary, you area start x ,

[@gt96g]

Best thing I've seen on KZbin in a long time.

[@mohamedabdelazem7017]

I like the Courage and spirit of Adventure you have Eli, Good Luck next time and thanks god your are safe now, send you greeting from Egypt

[@ashparmar7699]

What an amazing vlog. I randomly searched this mountain and ended up watching 👀 your amazing vlog. Thanks so much for sharing this. What a beautiful place. Hopefully one day when travel opens I can leave New Zealand and visit this amazing place

[@planetlondon6145]

Excellent adventure video worth watching.

[@setharnold9764]

This is your best video so far. (Okay I haven't seen them all, but this is best I've seen.)) I'd say they are "trekking poles"; there are also "hiking sticks" or "walking sticks", or less common, a "hiking staff" (think Gandalf). ("Walking stick" might also be the "cane" used by the elderly.) Спасибо и люблю из США!

[@danielloverin1892]

Ski poles are what we call these in Vermont, U.S.A. We use sticks to make a campfire with. Excellent video.

[@roaringjaguar8078]

Good luck for your next climb😁.

[@monikaivancikova8711]

Thank you for video. Your English is fantastic. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you said very beautiful thoughts. 💪🏼

[@funt2000]

Thanks for incredible video. Earlier I didn’t think about climb in mountain, but now….

[@Anna-light]

Such a great experience, thank you for sharing it! I would love to try this one day, if only i wasn't afraid of heights :)

[@slavkom7288]

gledaj i skijati zna .Thx Eli from Rusia❄

[@sulawesipitta]

Mount Elbrus is beautiful mountain, lovely nature and peace environment. People in the village of Terskol also very friendly and nice people, its against the streotype about Russian I know from media. I am blessed that I went to mountain, did aclimatization to observatory and Pastukhov and experience delay in summit due to stormy weather..Elbrus is not an easy mountain to climb , the biggest handicap is the rapid changing n unpredictable weather ...love Elbrus, love Caucasian , love Russia...excellent documentary Eli🤩❤

[@dangriffiths613]

Another fantastic video. You are truly an amazing young Lady. Thank you for sharing ❤️👍

[@aliashat6038]

So sorry to know you did not reach the peak, but going down in that situation was the best decision. The most important thing is that you went back safe. Just wait for another trial. Hopefully, you can still keep your spirit for Elbrus.

[@outofthebox9883]

Excellent video!!! Greetings from Greece!! ❤❤

[@clementine7582]

Love your videos Eli, please keep them coming. Are you planning a trip to Kamtschatka as well? I heard it has an amazing landscape.

[@shuermarvin577]

Yes, life is about small steps. Great video

[@fredmac1000]

🥰🥰The Night Sky @ the beginning was mesmerizing,,😍😍👏👏🙏🙏

[@sandor7594]

Congratulatons! It's a heavy sport, you are a winning!

[@taher5653]

Excellent episode I have ever been seen.Congratulations Eli From Kuwait

[@biplabmallick5373]

Best of luck for you and your channel , dear...

[@bolanos3]

That was Amazing

[@nicolasjuandecardenas7921]

New subscriber, loving all your videos. Learning a lot about Russia.

[@williamshiehshieh8699]

Mount Elbrus Is Majestic.

[@pannthongarunyik4803]

Awesome scenery.... 😊😊

[@simonsmatthew]

Such a beautiful place, and such wisdom! I remember flying from London to Singapore once and you could see the magnificent Elbrus tower over the other mountains. It was an unforgettable sight. It would be a dream to climb it. Well maybe one day. Just out of interest, what time of the year did you climb?

[@mindfulfitness4401]

Amazing videos. You are just so wonderful and you gave me so much information and inspired me at the same time. Thank you very much. God bless, safe adventures and с Рождеством Христовым и Новым Годом

[@georgih]

Looks epic!