
Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
July 14, 2011 – Recap: Photos from Our Successful Elbrus Summit

It was a beautiful morning to climb to the summit of continental Europe.

Steve approached 17,000ft/5180m with a smile.

The first summit team, Paul, Dick and Bill made a 6000ft/1830m ascent.

Finally, after 7 hours of continuous climbing from 15,100ft/4600m the second team reached the top at 11:00 AM.

Elbrus summit, July 12, 2011

Second summit team on the top!

Brothers Mario and Bruno on the summit

Chris manages a cold, windblown smile on top.

Ljerka and Jeremy on summit

Jeff gives a thumbs up from the summit of Elbrus.