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Kazbek
Photo by Dmitry Banasyukevich
| Elevation (feet): | 16558 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 5047 |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Country: | Georgia/Russia |
| Range/Region: | Caucasus Mountains |
| SubRange: | Central Caucasus |
| Latitude: | 42.7 |
| Longitude: | 44.5167 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | June, July, August, September |
| Volcanic status: | Extinct |
| Year first climbed: | 1868 |
| First successful climber(s): | Douglas Freshfield, A.W.Moore, C.C.Tucker |
| Convenient Center: | Kazbegi, Georgia |
| Nearest major airport: | Tbilisi, Georgia |
Description
Kazbek is an extinct volcanic dome, located in relative isolation at the eastern end of the Central Caucasus. It rises near the Russian border in northern Georgia, where Georgians call it Mkinvari, or Ice Mountain. It is indeed an icy mountain, flanked on all sides by large glaciers. Its steep snow and ice slopes and constantly changing weather make this mountain a more difficult climb than one would assume by the huge numbers of visitors it receives. Its popularity is due largely to its accessibility, as it is approached from a good road just off the Georgian Highway.
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