Hi All
I'm considering an ascent of mount elbrus in early to mid april and wanted to get a gauge of the probable conditions up there at that time of year. From the research i have done so far it seems that an April ascent is definitely plausible, despite it being towards the earlier end of the season.
Has anyone else climbed Elbrus in april previously? if so what were the conditions like. Would an ascent on foot still be plausible or would ski's/ snow shoes be a more reasonable option?
Furthermore, does anyone have any experience of managing to obtain bookings at huts this time of year? I've advised by some local guiding agencies that it may be possible to open huts on request, but that they tend to open later around May to the general public. However, the procedure to do such a thing is rather opaque.
Any advice would be appreciated
Matthew