Everyone knows that Elbrus is the mountain peak of Russia, which takes first place in height in the territory of our homeland. However, not everyone knows that in our country there are several peaks that many climbers dream to conquer. These include natural sites such as Kostantau, Pushkin Peak, Dzhangitau and Mount Dykhtau. About where it is located, as well as how high it is, read in this article.
Location
Mount Dykhtau is located in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. It is located in the central part of the Caucasus, namely in the Bezengi region. The Northern, or Side Ridge, is close to the border of the republic with Georgia. This ridge occupies a position parallel to the main peaks of the Caucasus. Mountains are separated from each other by a deep depression, which runs along the fault line of the earth's crust. So, we found out where Mount Dykhtau is located. Now it remains to understand how it is formed. To do this, you should analyze the composition of the ridge on which this natural object is located.
The central part of the Lateral Ridge consists of crystalline schists and granites, and the western part consists of sedimentary rocks formed in the Paleozoic era. In this pyramidal massif, a gendarme 50 meters high stands out separately. It is called Pushkin Peak.
Description
Dykhtau is the second highest in Russia. It is second only to the top of Elbrus. If you translate its name from the Karachay-Balkarian language, you get the phrase "Steep Mountain". The height of Dykhtau mountain is 5204 meters, which is why this natural site is called the "five-thousandth".
It is famous for its steep slopes. Because of this, not all climbers dare to conquer its peak. The beauty of Dykhtau mountain attracts tourists. Eternal snows and hanging glaciers create picturesque landscapes. In cloudy weather, you probably can’t even see the top of the mountain.
There is an interesting fact about this mountain. In the Republic of Palau in 2011, a silver coin was issued, the value of which was $ 5. On its reverse, the peak of Dykhtau was depicted, and the numbers 5204, which mean its height, were also knocked out.
Hiking and mountaineering
Mount Dykhtau is quite famous for its frequent avalanches and rockfalls. In order not to get into trouble and conquer its peak, you need to carefully consider the route. Extreme lovers can climb the mountain in both winter and summer. However, winter tourism is more popular. This is because the snow and ice covering the mountain freezes, and this, in turn, reduces the risk of avalanches or rockfall. Experts are sure that the best time to conquer the peak of Dykhtau is the end of summer or the beginning of autumn.
For the first time, climbers climbed the top of the mountain in 1888 along the southwestern ridge. They did it Albert Mummery and Zarfl. Those people who have visited here note that Mount Dykhtau is a whole massif consisting of two natural objects, in other words, twin mountains. The main height is 5204 meters, and the East - 5180 meters. Currently, at least 10 climbing routes have been laid in Dykhtau. According to the Russian classification, their minimum complexity is 4A.