Can I still climb Elbrus, and what does it take to get there now?
Can I still climb Elbrus, and is it safe to travel to Russia?
Elbrus is open and being climbed, but since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 it is the one of the 7 summits where the obstacles are political rather than physical. The guide chapter Elbrus and the war covers what that means in practice.
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