Juta and Chaukhi: The Best Hike to the Most Beautiful Mountains in Kazbegi There's the Kazbegi region, and then there's its signature landmark — Mount Kazbek, the peak everyone's heard of, seen in photos, and half of all visitors come specifically t ...
Why the Chaukhi Pass Trek Belongs on Every Hiker's List Let me tell you about a place where the Caucasus Mountains show off like they're posing for a magazine cover. The Chaukhi Massif near Juta village is a collection of jagged, tooth-like rock spir...
Altitude sickness on Kazbek Altitude sickness on Kazbek: from symptoms to a safe ascent— What if I have altitude sickness? I won't die there, right?— What if I'm the only one in the group who can't make it? Will I be embarrassed?— Is there any way to...
Kazbek or Elbrus: Which Mountain to Start With? Let's say you've finally decided: I want to climb a five-thousander. Not in the next life, but this season. You open Google, type something about the Caucasus—and immediately get two mountains in...
How to Prepare for Climbing Kazbek: An 8-Week Training Plan. We'll figure out what you really need to do to be standing at the 5054-meter summit in two months, rather than falling apart on the approach. No fluff, but with humor. Admit it: you've already imagined...
