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Туристическая база "Северный приют"

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The place

Туристическая база "Северный приют" ("Severny Priyut" tourist base, "Northern Shelter") in the North Caucasus, on the northern slope of Elbrus/Malka valley (Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia), at 2067 m altitude. Classic ascent base for Elbrus (5642 m, Europe's highest summit) from the north side, a less crowded alternative to the southern Azau/Terskol slope. Area of Caucasian rhododendrons, pines and alpine grasslands.

The setting

North Caucasus, Elbrus/Malka, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, 2067 m, ascent base for Elbrus 5642 m, north-side alternative to Azau, Caucasian rhododendrons.