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.