The 2014 Elbrus Expedition Team with their goal; Mount Elbrus towering behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Which way to the summit of Mount Elbrus? Our summit team will show you the way on our photo recap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The trip began in the historical streets of St. Petersburg where the team toured the streets and visited some of the famous sites like the Hermitage, St. Isaac\u2019s Cathedral and even a boat tour along the canal. One climber, Micheline thibodeau even ran the 10 KM \u201cWhite Nights\u201d race in the morning before sightseeing. After a busy first few days in St. Petersburg the team was off to explore another great Russian city; Moscow. Some of their favorite places in Moscow were the Kremlin and viewing St. Basil\u2019s Cathedral lit up at night. Before they departed for the mountains the team got up nice and early for a very special tour; a visit of Lenin\u2019s Mausoleum in the Red Square where people can view the body as it has been preserved.<\/p>\n

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The team on the streets of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Experiencing the \u201cWhite Nights\u201d of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Our trip into the mountains was one the team will never forget. Seeing our dear friends, who greeted us at the airport, and stayed with us throughout the climb was a great way to start off our climb of Europe\u2019s tallest peak. Though conditions on the mountain presented us with challenges our strong group of climbers were determined and well equipped. Reaching the top of Mount Elbrus at 18,586ft\/5,665m was incredibly rewarding, especially since the weather was perfectly clear and allowed us incredible views of the surrounding Caucasus.<\/p>\n

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It was an incredible summit day on Mount Elbrus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The hardworking team on the Summit of Mount Elbrus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We cannot wait to return to Russia next year for another Mount Elbrus Expedition<\/a>. Contact<\/a> our office for details!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"