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An 82 nm Lake Ontario Sailboat Race, from Rochester around Scotch Bonnet Island Canada and back. Named for the Light on the Island.

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This year once again brought us beautiful weather, something we’ve learned to expect with the August event. Most of the race was in wind of around 5 to 12 kts. At the start, the wind was a bit lighter which probably worried racers as to what was coming, however the wind stayed all night from the south and west. The end of the race proved that the wind gods like to mess with sailors. A hole developed north of Rochester, likely the result of a sea breeze getting started. Some of the faster boats avoided it, however, slower boats had to deal with a challenge at the end, that the SBLR has sometimes been known for. The sky was beautiful at night with a lot of moonlight. Everyone said they had a great time. In recent years, thanks to Bob Johnson Auto Group , we have been able to use YB Tracking with their incredible satellite technology. The race may be reviewed at 2024 Tracker MAP This has taken the SBLR to a new level. For example, watch the first 3 boats in the spinnaker fleet trying to duke it out from start to finish, or, the next group of 3. There are races within the race. It is noteworthy that our awesome commodore Linda Barton on Sarabande sailed the Scotch Bonnet with an all women crew for the fourth time. Awards John Andersen on NoAgenda won Genoa Only B racing single handed against crewed boats. Genoa Only A and the best overall corrected on the GO course, the Stewart Trophy, was won for the second year in a row by Phillip MacArthur on Barrel of Monkeys from Fair Haven Yacht Club. Nick Lang on Siren won the Founder’s cup for the second year in a row. Gregory Carr on Changing Lanes won the Warren Miller "New Issue" Trophy for a new skipper on the Genoa Only course. Line honors, the Giambra Trophy, went to Christopher Hubbell on Ravage from SBYC on a Beneteau First 36.7. The overall winner of the SBLR is the boat with the best corrected time on the Spinnaker Course. The Allen Trophy. This year the Allen Trophy was won by Rochester sailing Legend Hank Stuart on Blue Knight representing SBYC. This is really Hank’s 3rd time winning it, in 2001 and 2003, the boat was owned by Peter Pape so his name appears, but, everyone knows it was Hank. It's fun to look at the tracker results here. It looked like Hank created his own passing lanes. Our Club Trophy, the SBLR Ernie Coleman Memorial Trophy went to our friends at Sodus Bay Yacht Club. They did it by getting a first, second and third in the spinnaker fleet. Sodus Bay Yacht Club members won 3 of our 6 perpetual Trophies: Allen, Giambra and Coleman. And it was competitive, Dirty 30 was leading on corrected time at the island and came in third. We love it when out of town clubs come and steal our gold. In accepting the Award they invited all racers to next year’s Sodus Bay Yacht Club – Challenge Cup. It is at the end of June. Reflecting on our event. The Scotch Bonnet Light Race, for over 50 years, has provided Lake Ontario sailors a unique and rewarding sailing experience that they rarely get anywhere else. The Lake crossings, first at night, then back in the daytime, with a group of boats, all racing in what may be described as a reverent experience. Water, air and sky becomes our world and a small boat our temporary home. And of course, with that comes the magic of sailing. Lots of sailing. Indeed a unique adventure. This is what makes so many come back each year. A final observation, watching crews come home on Saturday, and looking at the crews at the picnic, it was so great to see so many young sailors. Looks like the SBLR enthusiasm is strong. We are always looking to increase partricipation. Tell your sailing friends and club members about our event. And please join us for the 54th Scotch Bonnet LightRace August 22, 2025. 8/29/2024 Tony Gambacurta For a copy of this review with all the numbers click here:

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Sailonline is delighted to once again have the honour of partnering Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) , in offering virtual sailors the opportunity to compete in two of their popular annual Lake Ontario races. LOOR, like Sailonline, is a not-for-profit organisation, and is run by volunteers drawn from several yacht clubs around Lake Ontario with the aim of delivering the best races throughout the sailing season while also complying with the Clean Regatta rules of Sailors for the Sea. As is becoming a tradition, Sailonline’s yacht of choice will be a Beneteau First 36.7 for both races of the virtual mini-series:

(1) Susan Hood Trophy Race (Friday, May 31) : An overnight fully-crewed 75nm circuit around the west end of Lake Ontario. Run annually every year since 1955 (except 2020, of course) the race is affectionately referred to as ’the coolest race on the lake’ and offers a brisk opening to the race season in Ontario. (2) Lake Ontario 300 Challenge (Saturday, July 13) : A 300nm figure-eight circumnavigation of Lake Ontario. Since 1990, the LO300 has been a main event for offshore racing on the Great Lakes. As probably the longest freshwater race in the world, the course reaches the Niagara River, the gateway to the St.Lawrence Seaway at Main Duck Island in the Thousand Islands, and makes a customs-free visit to the American shoreline of Lake Ontario in New York State.

Both virtual versions of these real races will open several days before race start to allow practice on-course, and entries are free-of-charge, so be sure to start practicing early and to tell your fellow LOOR members, friends and family, as soon as each race opens!

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August 3, 2022

For those of you not familiar with virtual racing it is said to be as close as you can get to the real thing without getting wet, and in the case of the Susan Hood, cold!  The popularity of virtual racing increased significantly during the Covid-19 epidemic and has continued.  LOOR, after observing the partnering of the Newport Bermuda Race with SOL, when that bi-annual Race was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19, decided to follow their lead and partner with SOL.

For the 2nd year Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) partnering with Sailonline (SOL) enabled sailors to virtually race both the Susan Hood and the Lake Ontario 300, simultaneously with the on-the-water boats, and in the same changing NOAA-nam-awip weather downloaded to SOL every 6 hours.

This month’s virtual race

The 2022 Lake Ontario 300 saw 63 boats racing on-the-water in their various divisions, which included 5 Beneteau 36.7’s, and 70 international sailors one-design racing virtually on SOL using the Polar of a Beneteau 36.7.

SOL, which is a two-dimensional FREE nav-sim platform run by volunteers, opened the virtual Lake Ontario 300 for practice racing several days before the start of the Race to enable sailors, who would actually be participating in the on-the-water race, as well as their crew and friends to try out the course.  The international SOlers take advantage of this opportunity to practice sailing the course in Lake Ontario weather which they learned last year can be tricky and challenging due to localized weather conditions.  If you have raced the 300 you will understand why international sailors describe racing on Lake Ontario as Snakes Chutes and Ladders!

The 2022 Lake Ontario virtual race was won by Vida_Maldita of Brazil, followed by Satori of Canada and Pit8008 of USA who all use the FREE French routing software platform QtVLM which they acknowledge contributes significantly to their virtual racing results.  They will tell you that in this day and age you are unlikely to rank highly in long-distance racing if you are not using routing software.  All three of them are ranked in the Top 10 of SOL.  Notwithstanding, there are a good number of SOLers who enjoy the challenge of being at the helm without the use of routing software, or what SOLers call SOTP’s sailing!

John Gambles of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, who races Satori , shared with us some salient points from Satori’s Report on the Race which is posted to SOL’s Home Page https://www.sailonline.org/ .  Hopefully, this will give you a sense of virtual long-distance racing and the Lake Ontario 300.

The Lake Ontario 300 starts off the Port Credit Yacht Club, south to the Fogh LSYC Mark and Niagara Lighted Buoy, north-east to marks M9 and MM2 near Main Duck Island, south to the Ford Shoal Buoy just west of Oswego and back to Port Credit, a diagonal circumnavigation of the Lake.

Prior to the Race, John did a routing for Satori which showed that it was going to be a slow race with a duration after QtVLM route optimization of 2d 18h 54m with an average boat speed of 4.4 knots.

Here is a QtVLM screen print of his pre-race routing showing the rhumbline course in burgundy and Satori’s predicted course in blue.

Here is a SOL screen print, with the weather removed for clarity, showing Satori’s actual completed course in red compared to Vida_Maldita’s winning course in lighter burgundy.

Legs 1 and 2 – Here is a SOL screen print of Satori’s confirmed rounding of the Fogh LSYC Mark.  John tells us that he predicted that the course chosen to the Niagara Lighted Buoy 2 in the prevailing south-east winds, immediately after rounding of the Fogh LSYC Mark, was likely to be important in the final placement.  Since it might be perceived as being counter-intuitive it was likely to split the fleet and that is exactly what happened.  Only 11 boats tacked north-east which included the usual suspects ranked highly in SOL and using QtVLM routing software.  Satori stayed on this tack for 40 minutes before tacking to the Niagara Lighted Buoy 2.  [The blue circles on Satori’s predicted course indicate a Delayed Command has been posted to SOL Command Centre based on the QtVLM routing using the current downloaded weather which you see here.  The other 2 projected lines represent COG and TWA.]

Leg 3 – Here is a QtVLM screen print of Satori’s 1st routing to the M9 Mark after rounding Niagara.

After rounding the Niagara Buoy Satori was faced with head winds that required 11 tacks along the south shore before heading north-east to the M9 and MM2 marks at Main Duck Island.

The next 3 WX’s (6 hour weather downloads) significantly altered the diagonal course across the Lake in south south-east winds causing Satori to skim the south-west shore line of Prince Edward County.  You can see the “chutes and ladders” course behind Satori resulting from the wind veering from E to SW to N to SSE to SE to E to SSE as Satori crossed the Lake.  There was certainly a good deal of manual intervention with John at the helm of Satori .  This is why you want to practice in order to experience the every changing localized conditions.

If you look back at the SOL earlier screen print of Satori’s course you can see the gybes in the north north-east winds to the Ford Shoal Buoy and then the course to the Port Credit Finish Line, first up to the middle of the Lake and then down to the south shore and another series of tacks along the shore-line.  Wasn’t the wind blowing in the opposite direction when we were last here?  The course to Port Credit from the south shore was influenced by counter-clockwise winds circling around a “blue goo” windless hole just north-west of the Niagara River Valley influence.

Satori stuck to her QtVLM routed course to the favoured Port end of the Finish Line with a windward advantage over the close competition, which kept Pit8008 at bay.

Satori finished 2nd in 2d 19h 55m 36s just 4m 57s behind Vita_Maldita of Brazil and 1m and 58s ahead of Pit8008 of the USA.  This is serious close racing among experienced collaborative long-distance racers IRL.  John tells us that he was at Satori’s virtual nav table with the alarm set for the next WX, power naps and no change of clothing, just like can happen in intense IRL racing!!

John says that you should give virtual long-distance racing a try and risk becoming addicted!  He predicts that in the process the improvement in your navigational and tactical skills will make it worthwhile.  He hopes to see you and your virtual boat on SOL.

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Lake Ontario Offshore Racing2021 Racing Schedule

Mark Your Calendars – Racing Dates for the 2021 Season

As many Lake Ontario sailors are safely storing their sailboats for the coming winter, we are excited to share with you the dates for the 2021 Racing Season.

Having successfully organized three distance races during the recent 2020 Racing Season, firstly we’d like to congratulate some of our 2020 Racing winners:

o Race #4 - Murray Gainer of Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club sailing Lively , a J-109. Murray completed the 19 NM race with a Corrected Time of 4:13:25 hours and 46 boats crossed the Finish Line.

o Race #5 – Rossi Miles of PCYC sailing Quest , a Melges-32. Rossi completed the 19 NM race with a Corrected Time of 2:26.32 hours and 39 boats crossed the Finish Line.

o Race #6 - Andre Beese of Oakville Yacht Squadron sailing Messing About , a J-27. Andre completed the 26 NM race with a Corrected Time of 03:16.27 hours and 43 boats crossed the Finish Line.

“Congratulations to all the racers who were on the water last season. The LOOR Committee is meeting every month to plan for a full racing season in 2021. If it can happen we will make it happen! We have reached out to racers who had much to say about our modified racing last season and we hope to add some interesting changes in the near future.”, stated Monica Doedens, LOOR Committee Chair.

All distance races will again be held on the challenging waters of Lake Ontario throughout the sailing season and push sailors in conditions that are often quite different from month-to-month.”

Our “daylight” races, typically in the 25 NM range, are popular with both seasoned races and those looking for a unique sailing experience.

2021 Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) Schedule

Susan Hood Trophy Race (SHTR) Friday, June 04, 2021

LO300 – Lake Ontario 300 Saturday, July 10, 2021

LO600 – Lake Ontario 600 Saturday, July 10, 2021

Lake Ontario Short-Handed Racing Series (LOSHRS)

· Race #1 – Course Race Sunday, June 06, 2021 (16 NM)

· Race #2 – PCYC to YYC Saturday, June 19, 2021 (28 NM)

· Race #3 – YYC to PCYC Sunday, June 20, 2021 (28 NM)

· Race #4 – Long Distance (100 miler) Saturday, August 14, 2021 (81 NM)

· Race #5 – PCYC to DYC Saturday, September 18, 2021 (25 NM)

· Race #6 – DYC to PCYC Sunday, September 19, 2021 (25 NM)

LO300 – The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge has been held since 1990, providing opportunity to circumvent Lake Ontario.

LO600 – The Lake Ontario 600 Challenge has been held every second years since 2014, providing the opportunity to circumnavigate Lake Ontario twice.

LOSHRS – The Lake Ontario Short Handed Racing Series (LOSHRS) has been held since 1975, providing the opportunity to sail single handed or double handed on Lake Ontario.

SHTR – The Susan Hood Trophy Race has been held since 1955, providing the opportunity for a 75 NM overnight distance race on western Lake Ontario from Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC) and finishing at PCYC.

For more information regarding Lake Ontario Offshore Racing please visit loor.ca

Registration will open in February 2021.

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Plane – We advise you fly into the Mineralni Vodi (MRV) airport in the Stavropol Region, which is about 45 minutes from the border of Kabardino-Balkaria.  MRV is the largest airport in the North Caucasus, and has daily direct flights to and from all 3 airpots in Moscow (SVO, DME, and VKO), direct flights from St. Petersburg, and several international flight routes as well, including from Istanbul, Dubai, Greece, Tel Aviv, and Bishkek.  The MRV airport has a growing infrastructure and is the most obvious choice to fly into if going to Elbrus.  From MRV, it’s a 2 hr. drive to Nalchik, and a 3.5 hr. drive to Mt. Elbrus. That being said, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik (NAL), also has a small regional airport with a daily flight to/from Moscow as well as weekly flights to Istanbul. As is to be expected in most smaller, regional airports around Russia, the service standard at a small airport like this will be minimal.  As a result, we recommend you flying in and out of MRV if able.  It’s a 2 hr. drive to Elbrus from Nalchik.  You can also fly into other regional airports which are 2 hrs. from Nalchik, such as OGZ in North Ossetia (Vladikavkaz) or IGT in Ingushetia (Magas). B.  Car/Public Transport – If you have a car, are using a taxi, or are hitch-hiking your way to Kabardino-Balkaria, the region is accessible by a variety of roads and vehicles.  A major Russian federal highway E50 runs through Pyatigorsk into Kabardino-Balkaria, and can take you towards Mt. Elbrus, Nalchik, and deeper into the North Caucasus.  There are daily mini-buses, or “marshrutkas”, that travel to Nalchik from Pyatigorsk, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas, if you’re coming from a neighboring republic.  From the main Nalchik bus station, there is a marshrutka that goes to Terskol (i.e. Mt. Elbrus) daily around 12:30 pm; for that matter,  marshrutkas run daily into every valley of this beautiful republic.  For the seasoned international traveler, you can drive from the country of Georgia up the famed “Georgian Military Highway” through the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, cross the border into Russia at the “Verkhni Lars” border stop, and be in Nalchik in about 2.5 hours as well.  Anyone traveling on their own should download the “Yandex” taxi app, which is Russia’s version of Uber, and has a very user-friendly app with affordable prices.  In smaller villages/towns where Yandex’s service doesn’t reach, just ask a local and they’ll direct you to a friend or relative who can taxi you where you need to go! C.  Train – Kabardino-Balkaria is also very accessible by the famous cross-country Russian train system if that’s your preferred method of travel.  Almost all trains to the North Caucasus pass through Mineralni Vodi in the Stavropol region to the north, so make sure wherever you are coming from, Mineralni Vodi is one of the stops.  Despite Nalchik having a train station, the city is about 45 minutes from the main railway route that runs diagonal through the North Caucasus, and as a result it’s a bit convoluted to get a train directly to Nalchik.  That being said, the town Prokhladni is a regular stop on trains going to/coming from Baku, Makhachkala, Grozny, Nazran, and Vladikavkaz, so you can always hop off there and find your way by public transport or taxi. 2.  What are the best places to stay? This list could get exhaustive, fast. 🙂  Let’s first look at an overview of the republic’s geography, followed by hotel recommendations: A. Nalchik – This is the capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria, with a population of around 250,000.  Nalchik is growing and new, modern hotels are being built regularly.  Here are some of our recommendations: -Modern and comfortable:  Azimut , Butik Otel -Budget with less frills:  Hotel Rossia , Korona You could comfortably spend a week in Nalchik, while doing day trips into Kabardino-Balkaria’s beautiful mountain valleys. B.  Baksan Valley – This is the most traveled road in Kabardino-Balkaria, the road to Mt. Elbrus.  If you have questions about its safety because of travel warnings, please see our detailed blog here of the drive to erase any doubts or fears.  Needless to say, because of the draw of Mt. Elbrus, there are a huge variety of lodging options at the end of this valley, from 4-star to mid-range to budget to hostel.  Here are just a few we’ll recommend from our experience: -Modern and comfortable 4-star-ish:  Azau Star , Kristall 139 -Budget with less frills 3-star-ish:   Laguna , Povorot If you’re a mountain climber with your sites set on the summit of Elbrus, you’ll have to spend at least 3-4 nights at Elbrus’s famous base camp at 13,000 feet.  The “barrel huts” are not easy to book directly with, and we highly recommend you do your climb (and hence, have your bookings handled) through a trusted climbing company.  Here are two shelters at base camp we recommend: -Modern and comfortable:  Leaprus -Budget with less frills:  Heart of Elbrus Lodge If you’re interested in climbing Mt. Elbrus and staying in these barrel huts, click  here  to see our climbing itineraries, pricing, and group dates. C.  Chegem Valley – Chegem Valley is the adjacent valley to Elbrus’s Baksan Valley, and is famous for its beautiful waterfalls as well as being Russia’s top paragliding location.  The “ Paradrome ” has modest accommodations for those wanting to get to know this beautiful valley for a longer period of time. D.  Upper Balkaria, or Cherek Valley – This is another beautiful mountain gorge not too far from Nalchik.  There is an authentic lodging complex in Upper Balkaria called Tau-El, with amazing local food for meals as well. E.  Border Zone lodging – Several of Kabardino-Balkaria’s mountain gorges run into the border zone with neighboring country Georgia, i.e. an area that foreigners cannot enter without a special permit from the local government (often taking 2 months to receive).  There is a famous mountaineering lodge in Bezengi Valley, where several generations of Russian mountain climbers have honed their craft in the Caucasus Mountains.  Perpendicular to Baksan Valley (about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus) is Adyr-Suu Valley, where there is a lodge for back-country skiers to stay, while trying their hands (and feet!) on the untouched snow of that valley.  Both these valleys require border permits for foreigners, but are possible to access for the more adventurous! 3.  Top cities to visit? Most locals would agree that Nalchik is the main city of significance to visit in Kabardino-Balkaria, but let’s be honest, even more would say, “Just go to the mountains!”  Tirnauz is the capital of the Elbrus district, and is an interesting town to spend some time in, with its unique location in the mountains and place in Soviet history as a once-booming mining town.  The main thing to consider in visiting Nalchik and other cities in the lowlands, is the chance to experience Kabardian culture and food.  Whereas the deeper you go into the valleys, the more you’ll encounter Balkar culture and food. 4.  Best local foods to try? There are 3 types of food that come to mind, when spending time in Kabardino-Balkaria: A. Khychiny – This is one of the staple national dishes of the Balkar people, and what you’ll inevitably be served if guests of local Balkars.  It’s a thin buttery flat bread, sometimes cooked with fillings of cottage cheese, fresh greens, or potatoes.  It is often slathered in butter, but wow is that some tasty greasy goodness! 🙂 B.  Shashlik – Shashlik is a MUST for any visit anywhere in the North Caucasus!  Most people would agree that it’s the national food of the entire region.  Shashlik is meat shish kabobs; while pork and turkey can be found in some parts of the Caucasus, lamb or chicken are the preferred shashlik meats of choice in Kabardino-Balkaria.  C.  Soup – No matter where you are in Russia, you’re sure to find a local soup that people love.  Kabardino-Balkaria is no different.  Especially in the winter months in the mountain valleys, there’s nothing better than to come inside from the cold weather and warm your body up to a bowl of hearty Caucasus soup.  Whether Georgian kharcho or local Balkar lakhman, make sure to try your hand at one of these soups with a side of fresh baked bread/lavash! 5.  Top Hole-In-The-Wall restaurants: Of course, for a republic of this size, we’re bound to leave at least a few great local joints off our list, but here are a few to get you started. ***Note:  Restaurants in the North Caucasus are much better known for their food than their service, so prepare for tasty food, but manage your expectations about service: -Elbrus – Kogutai Restaurant at Mt. Cheget – While this isn’t a hole-in-the-wall restaurant per se, it’s one of many to choose from in the Cheget tourist village, and we have found them to provide consistently good food and service.  Kogutai has a nice interior, and maybe most important, an English-language menu with good pictures. 🙂  There also is a nice outdoor patio with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. -Nalchik #1 – Tameris Restaurant – This is a cafe with a relaxed atmosphere in the capital Nalchik.  Local tour company Elbrus Elevation has taken foreign groups there on multiple occasions and always had good experiences.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 3.  -Nalchik #2 – Cafe-Bar Oasis – You have to know where this restaurant is to find it, but once inside, you won’t regret it!  There is a unique cafeteria-style ordering process, that includes several dishes being cooked on the spot once ordered.  You can sample local Kabardian dishes here.  The seating area is very modern and a pleasant atmosphere to have a meal in.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 2.  -Upper Balkaria – Tau-El Restaurant – This is the restaurant part of the Tau-El Tourist Complex in Upper Balkaria.  Whether spending the night or just passing through, make sure to stop here for a meal! 6.  Must-See Sites This republic is so chock full of “must-see” destinations, it’s impossible to narrow the list down.  Here are just a few suggestions to get you started: (***Mt. Elbrus is a no-brainer and we’re assuming that’s on your list) A. El-Tyubu and Paradrome – This is an amazing area towards the end of Chegem Valley.  Many tourists visit the famous Chegem Waterfalls and don’t drive any further down this gorge, which really is a shame.  El-Tyubu is a picturesque Balkar village with several historical sites to see, including some ancient mausoleums.  The real gem of the area, though, is the Paradrome , which is Russia’s premier paragliding destination.  The combination of the scenic surrounding mountains and constant winds produces almost daily conditions to sail through the beautiful Caucasus sky.  Highly recommend! B.  Upper Balkaria – Also known as Cherek Valley, the entire drive to the actual village of Upper Balkaria is one big destination.  First, you can spend time at the 3 consecutive “ Blue Lakes ”, one of which is one of Russia’s deepest lakes with an underground spring.  Then, the drive itself becomes an adventure, as you pass by steep rock walls with a huge drop-off on the other side.  If you’re able to walk this part of the road, that is a bonus!  Once you’ve made your way through the valley walls, the region opens up into a beautiful panoramic view.  Many years ago, there were multiple villages in this region, but they’ve since been condensed into one main village.  You can see some of the ancient Balkar towers that their ancestors used to live in as well. C.  Djili-Suu – Although hard to pronounce and not easy to get to, Djili-Suu is one of those places in the North Caucasus that people rave about that you “have to” visit.  It’s actually on the North side of Mt. Elbrus, and more accessible from the Mineral Waters region (2 hrs. from Kislovodsk).  The base camp for Elbrus climbers summiting the mountain from the North side is at Djili-Suu.  This area is famous in Russia for its numerous natural healing springs, as well as unique climate conditions that make for beneficial, long holidays for seeking a respite from their daily grind.  There are wide swaths of land available for camping, with probably the most unrivaled views of Mt. Elbrus in the North Caucasus.  Make sure to check this out! 7.  Off-the-beaten path destinations A. King’s Waterfalls (Tsarskie), or Gedmisht – Probably the valley in Kabardino-Balkaria with the least amount of hype is the Malka Valley, which is the northernmost valley and mainly runs through the Kabardian lowlands.  At the point where the villages end, though (Khabas), the asphalt turns into dirt and the hills start to rise, culminating with the incredible King’s Waterfalls, or as one friend put it, Avatar Waterfalls.  These stunning waterfalls are best visited in the early summer, when everything is lush green and the water flow is strong, with many streams of water flowing down the earth’s surface.  The different colors are incredible and it’s hard to look away.  Once you’ve enjoyed the waterfalls, enjoy a meal of shashlik at one of the nearby lunch huts.  Having an off-road vehicle is ideal to visit these falls, but worth the time and effort! B.  One-seater chair lift at Elbrus – As the infrastructure at Mt. Elbrus has modernized, some of the more “authentic” experiences have gone to the way-side.  This is one experience still available, though!  From the 2nd (11,000 ft.) to 3rd level (12,500 ft.) of Mt. Elbrus (whether skiing, going to base camp, or just touring), there is a single-seater chair lift for 100 rubles each way (less than $2).  This is an amazing experience if you have the time.  It’s 8-10 minutes each way, and a surreal experience of the majestic Caucasus mountain range surrounding you, skiers silently passing you by underneath, and in general enjoying the silent expanse of nature all around.  The chair lifts are from the Soviet times and so it feels like something from a different era.  For mountain climbers, the newer group cable car gives better access to most of base camp, but several huts are pretty close to this chair lift, so it still may be a good option for you. C.  Abandoned Mines above Tirnauz – Tirnauz is about 1 hr. from Mt. Elbrus, and a town everyone drives through to and from the mountain.  Although today it looks old and half-abandoned, it was a booming mining town in the 20th century.  About a 45-minute drive above the city with an off-road vehicle, you can see the remains of the mining operations.  Learning about this history combined with the breath-taking views of the Baksan Valley and even into Georgia, you’ll wonder why more people aren’t visiting this place.  This is a great spot to see eagles soaring in the sky, as well as admire the Soviet city plan of Tirnauz from above. 8.  What do I need border zone passes to visit? In Russia, any area within 5-10 km of a neighboring country, without a clearly delineated border (i.e. in the mountains) is considered a special border zone, and patrolled by Russian border guards.  This area IS accessible to all Russian citizens with their passports, but is NOT legally accessible to foreign citizens UNLESS you have a special permit from the FSB (Federal Security Bureau).  These permits are accessible, either through a tour operator or local friend, but require you to submit your application 45-60 days in advance. Areas in Kabardino-Balkaria that are worth a visit if you have a border zone pass: A.  Bezengi Wall – This is at the end of the Bezengi Valley, and holds a place of lore among Russian mountain climbers.  Many mountain guides go through training in this valley.  Five of the Caucasus Mountain’ range’s highest seven peaks are a part of the Bezengi Wall, so you can imagine the draw it has for climbers. There are great areas for trekking and camping in this area.  B.  Adyr-Suu Gorge – This remote valley runs perpendicular to Baksan Valley and is about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus.  It’s marked at the entrance by a relic of the past, a car lift from Soviet days that auto-cranks your car (and you) about 50 meters up the mountain.  After 45-60 minutes of driving on gravel road, the gorge opens up into a flat valley with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.  The Adyr-Suu Alpine Lodge is at the end of this valley and where back-country skiers base out of during the acclimatization phase of their Mt. Elbrus ski tours.  This is truly a place where you can experience untouched powder! C.  Mt. Cheget (Elbrus) – Cheget is a neighboring mountain to Mt. Elbrus and where many climbers will acclimatize, both at its base and while doing some hikes.  It also is famous in Russia for its free-ride terrain for more experienced skiers.  Standard access to the chair lifts and mountain are available to all (i.e. mountain climbers don’t need to worry about accidentally crossing into the zone), but anyone wanting to summit the peak of Cheget OR visit the beautiful Cheget Lake needs a border permit.  Foreigners violating the border zone areas is considered a serious offense in Russia; make sure to do your due diligence if wanting to visit one of these areas!  We highly recommend using a local tour operator and always traveling with a local person if visiting one of these areas. 9.  Any cultural “do’s” or “don’t’s” to be aware of Kabardino-Balkaria is a fascinating republic with a combination of traditional and modern society.  The more you interact with local people, the more you’ll see a mixture of Muslim faith, post-Soviet mentality, and ancient local traditions all wrapped together.    Kabardians mainly live in the lowlands (Nalchik, Baksan, and lowland villages), while Balkars primarily live in the mountain valleys (Elbrus, Chegem, Upper Balkaria, etc.).  There is a large population of Russians in the region as well.  Foreigners visit every area of the region regularly, and so local people are used to and will welcome your presence. Come with an open mind to learn about these peoples, their traditions, and their land.  You won’t regret your trip to Kabardino-Balkaria! ***Want to learn more?  Here are several self-published resources from the podcast “ CaucasTalk ” related to Kabardino-Balkaria: – Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria (audio version of this blog) – History of Mt. Elbrus (Part 1) – History of Mt. Elbrus (Part 2) – Interview with Local Elbrus guide – Climbing Elbrus: Interview with American guide – Who are the Kabardians? (Part 1) – Who are the Kabardians? (Part 2) – Skiing in the North Caucasus (Elbrus and more) READY TO EXPERIENCE KABARDINO-BALKARIA FOR YOURSELF? Where to find us. +1 704-810-4296 [email protected] 1578 Pine Creek Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056 Travel Information We no longer offer travel services to Russia. See Caucasus Quest Tours for new destinations Is it Safe to Travel to the Caucasus in 2024? Climbing Kazbek & Kilimanjaro: Comparing two 5,000+ meter peaks How to Train to climb Mt. 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