A pause has been announced in the operation of cable cars on Elbrus.
The cable cars at the ski resort in Kabardino-Balkaria have been closed for the day for maintenance.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot," the official opening of the ski season at Elbrus took place on December 6, 2025. To mark the opening, the resort launched a new ski area with two cable cars, and 5.2 kilometers of new trails were developed in the eastern sector.
After many countries closed their borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russian tourists turned more attention to resorts within the country, particularly in the North Caucasus. In 2025, two million tourists visited the resorts of Kabardino-Balkaria, according to authorities, tourist traffic increased by 13.7%.
The cable cars at the Elbrus resort will be closed on May 12 for one-day technical maintenance, TASS reported today, citing the resort administration.
The resort's website published a laconic notice: "The cable cars will not operate on Tuesday, May 12 – maintenance schedule."
As a reminder, in September 2025, three people died and several others were injured as a result of a cable car cable break on Mount Elbrus. The director and chief engineer of the company servicing the cable car were detained and arrested in connection with the deaths. In January, the case was transferred to court.
The prosecutor's office also filed lawsuits on behalf of the sons of two of the deceased men. One of the victims demanded 10 million rubles in compensation for the death of their father, and the other 15 million rubles.
Elbrus Region is a winter resort in Kabardino-Balkaria, popular among alpine skiers, freeriders, snowboarders, and other extreme sports enthusiasts.