Rcheulishvili Summit Classic Route

F (1A RUSS)

This route is one of the easiest in the Chaukhi region. It is ideal for beginners and for those who are just getting introduced to mountaineering.

Route

We start the route from the second camp and head south from there. (We bypass the entrance to the cirque on the left side.)

We enter a rocky ridge via a scree slope. From there, we head right (west). In the beginning, the ridge is almost flat, and only the final sections are relatively steep. We follow the ridge all the way to the summit.

The descent is done via the same route.

Route duration: 4–5 hours from the second camp. 6–8 hours from the first camp (Chaukhi base camp).

What you need

There are no steep climbing sections on the route, so we move simultaneously while roped together. Placing additional protection is not necessary.

You will need the following equipment for the route:

Rope (40–50 meters)

Climbing harness

Helmet

Crampons and ice axe (in case of snow on the route)

Weather-appropriate layered clothing