Record SL-754934 · Wikidata Q104522355
North Ushba
No list classifications
Elevation
4,697
m
15,410 ft
Prominence
1,222 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
43.1277° N,
42.6648° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaUshba (Georgian: უშბა) is one of the most notable peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. It is located in the Svaneti region of Georgia, just south of the border with the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia. Although it does not rank in the 10 highest peaks of the range, Ushba is known as the "Matterhorn of the Caucasus" for its picturesque, spire-shaped double summit. Ushba is considered by many climbers as the most difficult ascent in the Caucasus. In Georgian mythology, Ushba was thought to be the home of the hunting goddess Dali.
First ascent
Date
26 Jul 1903
expedition led by
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ushba | 4,737 m | SW 225° | 0.6 km |
| Southern Ushba | 4,710 m | SW 233° | 0.6 km |
| Little Ushba | 4,320 m | NE 23° | 0.9 km |
| Chatyn-Tau | 4,411 m | NE 44° | 1.7 km |
| Gulba | 3,725 m | SE 151° | 1.7 km |
| Schurovskoy | 4,277 m | N 20° | 1.8 km |