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Dykh Tau- in the Caucasus of Russia - the second highest mountain in Europe

Dykh Tau ( 5205m, 17,077ft )

- in the Caucasus of Russia

 - the second highest mountain in Europe

and one of the "Seven Second Summits"

( the second highest mountains of the seven continents )

There is no easy ascent route.

 Dykh Tau is notorious for its technical difficulty

 and frequent avalanches.


( Note: An ascent of the  " Seven Second Summits "
 is considered more difficult
than an ascent of the " Seven Summits "
- the highest 
mountains of the seven continents. )

 


Dykh Tau- in the Caucasus of Russia - the second highest mountain in Europe

Dykh Tau ( 5205m, 17,077ft )

- in the Caucasus of Russia




Summit of Dykh Tau- in the Caucasus of Russia - the second highest mountain in Europe

Summit

of Dykh Tau ( 5205m, 17,077ft )

- in the Caucasus of Russia




Location Map for Dykh Tau in Russia

Location Map for Dykh Tau

Dykh Tau is in Russia

 about 5km ( 3 miles ) north

 of the border with Georgia.

 

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Travel & Guide Books & Maps - Europe:-



Russia & Belarus Lonely Planet Georgia with Armenia - Bradt Travel Guide Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan - Lonely Planet - 2000 Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan - Lonely Planet - 2004 Eastern Europe - Lonely Planet Let's Go Eastern Europe

Elbrus & Upper Baksan - Mountaineers & Skiers GuideClassic Climbs in the Caucasus Trekking in the CaucasusUnder Eagle's Wings - Hikes, Bike, Horseback and Ski Tours in GeorgiaMy Climbs in the Alps & Caucasus - A.F.Mummery Seven Summits - Quest to reach the highest peaks Seven Summits

World Mountaineering Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast & HighClimbing Free: My Life in the Vertical WorldKingdoms of Experience The Death Zone Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills History of Mountain ClimbingMountain Travellers Handbook

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the HillsMountain Leadership Handbook of Climbing - Hamish MacInnesFirst Aid on MountainsGuide to the Weather Weather: Collins Gem Weather for Hillwakers & Climbers Mountain Weather










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