
Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
June 30, 2016 – Our First Day in the Caucasus

Barry visiting the local gear shops at Cheget

The team before we started our acclimatization at the Base of Cheget Ski Area

Our view of Elbrus during our acclimatization climb

Barry and Jean on the chair ride up at Cheget

John Spence was offered a cup of Crabber Tea at the top of the chairlift

Sue and Todd at the top of our first chairlift at Cheget Ski Area

Betsy and Dale on a beautiful mountain morning

Cheget Team photo

When we got down from our acclimatization hike the team relaxed at our favorite Cafe.

Jean enjoyed a 5642 beer. This is a local beer named for the elevation of Elbrus in meters.