Upcoming trips approved by the HAMS Executive Committee, as well as tentative trips in the planning stage are listed below. For more information, and for other trips offered by Adventure Travel, be sure to check listings on the CMC Website.
To request an application for approved trips, or for more information, please contact the leader.
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| Expedition | Mt. Elbrus 18,510′ |
| Dates | August 4-16, 2012 |
| Approx. Cost | $3,085 (the international air fare is NOT included) |
| Leader | Vern Bass |
| Information | Join in for the 8th CMC trip to the highest summit in Europe organized by the Club’s High Altitude Mountaineering and Adventure Travel Committees. Mt. Elbrus is located in the spectacular Caucasus Mountains of Southern Russia and one of the fabled “Seven Summits;” strenuous, but not overly difficult climbing. Basic knowledge of ice axe and crampon usage; and roped team travel; is essential. We will use the standard Southern approach from the Baksan Valley. The route passes the ruins of the famous Priut (Hut) of 11 that burned in 1998. Days are allotted for acclimatization and extra summit attempts if bad weather intervenes. Transit is through Moscow and includes a day long city tour at the end of the trip. Trip cost includes domestic airfare within Russia; all lodging and most meals; ground transportation & airport transfer fees; guide fees in the Valley; Russian visa & all permit fees; gratuities; leader expenses; and a CMC administrative fee. Trip cost does not include international air fare; baggage fees; trip insurance; some meals; bar tab; souvenir purchases. Final cost may vary slightly as some costs are denominated in euro’s, not dollars or rubles. |
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Interested in leading and expedition? Qualified CMC leaders are encouraged to lead trips to destinations of their choice. The CMC and HAMS recognize the hard work and time required to lead a major trip. As an incentive for leaders to take responsibility for a trip, most leaders qualify for a completely or partly free trip, depending on the circumstances and number of participants. In general, HAMS reimburses the leader at a rate of 10% of the cost of their trip per participant. Exceptions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. The Club also provides advertising, and can provide assistance with bookkeeping, mailings, and other clerical work. In addition, leaders are protected by the Club’s liability insurance (details are available upon request from the Risk Management Committee). For more information, contact the HAMS Expeditions Coordinator at HAMS.Expeditions@cmc.org
