Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus, and the highest peak in Europe. It is located several kilometres north of the main crest of the Central Caucasus, in the Russian Republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, north of Georgia. Its origin is volcanic, and though it has long been extinct, it still retains its gently sloping, conical shape, with twin cones rising on its summit. The west summit at 5,642 meters is slightly higher than the east at 5,621 metres. The summit is capped in ice year round, and 22 glaciers sprawl from its slopes. The summit provides spectacular views of the entire Caucasus.
The first attempt to place the geocache on the western summit of Mount Elbrus was done in 2014. Then Lithuanian expedition was dedicated to the 300 birth anniversary of famous Lithuanian writer Kristijonas Donelaitis (1714-2014). Lithuanian mountaineers have read the part of the poem "Metai" together - that was like a greeting for all the people to be positive. 10 mountainers had 10 T-shirt with the letters, which made the word D-O-N-E-L-A-I-T-I-S. The expedition placed two geocaches near the Barrels and Diesel Hut, but could not reach the summit to place the final one. After 3 years Lithuanian geocachers came back for the second attempt and finally completed the goal - placed the geocache on the roof of Europe - western summit of Mount Elbrus (5642 m). Hopefully this geocache will be the highest above sea level in Europe.
This geocache is typical small container. You'll find typical contents inside: some logbooks, pen, sharpener, gifts and little LT flag. FTF prize - not activated Geocoin "Lituanica". You can take it and do what you want :)
Please look at the hint and some spoiler photos.
If you are here, go to the final - climb the Mount Elbrus and add some photos here. Just be careful and enjoy this adventure.
THE OTHER GEOCACHES ON THE SLOPES OF ELBRUS:
ELBRUS - Diesel Hut
ELBRUS - Barrels
