Natural attractions of Georgia. Amazing places - The sleeping volcano Kazbek in the Georgian city of Stepantsminda..

Kazbek is a dormant volcano. The last eruption (according to scientific research) occurred about 6,000 years ago. The history of the conquest of the top of Kazbek began with the priest Joseph (Pavlenishvili) in 1799. About 70 years later, the famous mountaineer Douglas Freshwild climbed to the top of the volcano. This was before the beginning of the research and study of the Mkinvartsveri.

The first Georgian expedition took place in 1923. After that, the scientific study of the volcano began.

The top of Kazbek is covered with snow at all times of the year. Expeditions and excursions take place at any time of the year, but in winter and spring many avalanches form around the mountain. Because of this, climbing to the top becomes more dangerous than in summer or autumn. Another factor affecting the quality of lifting is temperature. In winter, it decreases, which requires special training and equipment. For everyone, the season opens in July and lasts until September. The road to the top becomes safer when the snow melts under the influence of sunlight.

The biggest problem when climbing to the top is cracks covered with snow. In autumn, the snow layer is minimal, respectively, the road becomes less dangerous. Rains and storms in autumn are very rare. From this we can conclude that the safest time to visit is autumn. It is at this time of the year that most tourists plan theirclimbing Kazbek.