Koshtan-Tau
Mountain Prominent Caucasus peak notable for technical climbs
Koshtan-Tau rises in the central Greater Caucasus within Kabardino-Balkaria as a high alpine peak. Mountaineers come for technical routes, glaciated slopes and long approaches from valley bases.
Koshtan-Tau is a high peak in the central Greater Caucasus in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region, with an elevation of approximately 5,152 metres. It is one of the region’s glaciated five-thousand-metre peaks.
The mountain features steep, glaciated slopes and is principally of interest to experienced alpinists; routes involve glacier travel and technical sections. It forms part of the high, rugged backbone of the central Caucasus range.
Koshtan-Tau lies within the mountainous interior of Kabardino-Balkaria in the North Caucasus.
- Elevation: Elevation approximately 5,152 metres, making it one of the Caucasus "five-thousanders."
- Climbing: Glaciated and technical in places - ascents require mountaineering skills and glacier travel experience.
Tips for Visiting Koshtan-Tau #
- Koshtan‑Tau is a technical high‑mountain objective in the central Caucasus-undertake it only with glacier‑travel experience and an accredited mountain guide or organized expedition.
- Time climbs for the main Caucasus summer window (July-August) when snow conditions and crevasse hazards are generally most favorable, and plan your approach via the Bezengi/Bezengi Glacier valleys used by most serious parties.
Best Time to Visit Koshtan-Tau #
The primary climbing window is mid-summer (July-August) when alpine conditions are comparatively most stable for high-altitude mountaineering.
Weather & Climate near Koshtan-Tau #
Koshtan-Tau's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -22°C to 3°C. Abundant rainfall (1126 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -19°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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