With a backpack weighing 26 kg behind his back and a BRSM flag in his hands. How a 19-year-old Belarusian conquered Elbrus
Activist of the Belarusian Republican Union of Youth, 19-year-old native of Dokshitsky district Marat Stepanenko conquered the western peak of Elbrus, the highest point of the city.
Activist of the Belarusian Republican Union of Youth, 19-year-old native of the Dokshitsky district Marat Stepanenko conquered the western peak of Elbrus - the highest point of Russia and Europe (5,642 meters). This is reported in the telegram channel BRSM, writes sb.by.
The climb took place from the south side in the alpine style on the route 2A category of difficulty. Marat Stepanenko climbed to the top with the flag of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union.
The length of the route was about 90 kilometers. The ascent took 8 days and 9 nights, three of which the young man spent at an altitude of more than four thousand meters. The total weight of provisions and equipment was 26 kilograms.
The climb took place without the use of high-altitude shelters, cable cars and vehicles. The guy slept in the tent.
“The total elevation was 7,792 metres, equivalent to approximately 2,600 floors. This achievement confirms that perseverance and determination help to conquer any peaks, the youth organization noted.
