Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
Berg Adventures Mt. Elbrus Expedition July 18 - August 3, 2008
We have been blessed by a cartographer's decision in the 1890's that deemed the Caucasus Mountains the north/south dividing line between Europe and Asia. Elbrus, a lovely 18,513' glaciated twin summit, lies just north of the Caucasus mountain divide and is therefore in Europe.
We will explore two different sides of modern Russia. We will do some great mountaineering, and attempt to stand on the top of a great 5600 meter (18,513 feet) mountain, just inland from the Black Sea. Stay tuned and join us on this fantastic adventure!
Climbers:
- David Madole
- Chad Brennand
- Stephen Lombardi
- Paul Lambe
- Lloyd Charton
- Alex Hughes
- John Hughes
- Richard Scott
- Klaus Hofer
- Marlene Hofer
- Martina Hofer
- Carroll Mai
- Joan Gaar
- Michael Gaar
Guides
- Wally Berg
- Karina Mezova
- Vladimir Bakhmutov
Support Staff
- Leila Silvera
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- August 2, 2008 – Memories of Life at the Barrels
- August 1, 2008 – Cold Memories From the Saddle and Our Farewell Dinner
- July 31, 2008 – Team Gives Elbrus 110%
- July 30, 2008 – Wish Us All Good Luck for Our Summit Attempt!
- July 29, 2008 – Life at the Barrels
- July 28, 2008 – The Group Enjoys a Well Prepared Meal
- July 28, 2008 – A Windy Day on Mt. Elbrus
- July 28, 2008 – The Green Hotel - Crampon Training
- July 26, 2008 – Team Headed for Base Camp
- July 25, 2008 – The River Crossing and Green Hotel
- July 24, 2008 – Group Spends Some Time Goofing Around and Sightseeing in Cheget
- July 24, 2008 – Beautiful, Clear Day in the Caucasus Mountains
- July 23, 2008 – Entering Mountaineering’s Mecca: The Caucasus Mountains
- July 23, 2008 – Memories of the City
- July 21, 2008 – Special Dispatch: "A Mountain for Maddie"
- July 21, 2008 – Team Enjoys the Sights in St. Petersburg and Moscow
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