- Kyukyurtly via the Western shoulder (route category 2B).
The path from the village Terskol to the Western shoulder via the Old Krugozor and the Khotyutau pass is described in route 32.
From the shoulder, turn left, to the west, and descend gently along a long slope through the snowy fields and slopes of the Western spur of Elbrus, and exit below the ascent to the summit of Kyukyurtly.
Climb to the summit along a short, gentle snowy slope. From the shoulder, it takes 1–1.5 hours.
Return via the ascent route.
Duration of the route: 4 days.
Additional equipment:
- 2 ice axes
- 2 pairs of crampons
“Baksan Valley”, A.F. Naumov