Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
June 29, 2017 – Waterfalls and Friends Café
Our first stop on the hike was at a beautiful waterfall. It didn’t take too much time for the team to hike behind the waters cooling off from the heat of the day. After our break we descended and made our way to the “friends” café where we enjoyed great food and a very friendly owner. We also made our way to the rental shop and made sure we were outfitted and prepared for our ascent of Mount Elbrus.
Woodie and Mathes above Terskol
Team on the trail
A beautiful waterfall to cool off
Paul was the first to go behind the falling waters
Mathes was soon to follow
Mark was right behind her
Mark in the mountains
Takis with Mount Elbrus in the background
After our descent we arrive at the “Friends” Café for lunch
Mark at the Friends Café
The Café walls are signed by adventurers from around the world
Vladimir and Paul in front of signatures
Then we were off to the gear rental shop
Takis and Vladimir testing the rental gear