Elbrus Expedition Dispatches
Berg Adventures Mount Elbrus Expedition, July 1 – July 16, 2011
While many dream of someday climbing one of the seven summits, this group of eager climbers is living that dream by attempting one of them, Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus. Standing at 18,510ft/5,642m, Elbrus is a glaciated peak with twin summits that soar majestically above their neighboring mountains of the Caucasus Mountains. Every trip to Russia is a true adventure taking us from the beautiful cultural centers of St. Petersburg and Moscow to the rugged peaks and simple life of the Caucasus region.
Follow our dispatches to track the progress of the team as they travel through Russia to attempt to reach the summit of Mount Elbrus.
Climbers:
- Jeff Garber
- Chris Von Gartzen
- Armando Escalante
- Steve Davis
- Donna Gardino
- Bill Cole
- Paul Gregory
- Richard Morse
- Bruno Mercier
- Mario Mercier
- Ljerka Milos-King
- Jeremy King
Guides
- Wally Berg
- Karina Mezova
- Vladimir Kopylov
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- July 14, 2011 – Recap: Photos from Our Successful Elbrus Summit
- July 14, 2011 – Relaxing in Pyatigorsk
- July 13, 2011 – Off the Mountain and Relaxing
- July 12, 2011 – An Exciting Summit Day on Mt. Elbrus
- July 11, 2011 – Last Minute Preparations for the Summit Attempt
- July 10, 2011 – Practicing on the Glacier
- July 8, 2011 – A Thunderous Night Under the Stars
- July 7, 2011 – Another Great Acclimatization Hike
- July 6, 2011 – Arriving in the Caucasus and Acclimatization Hike
- July 4, 2011 – The Night Train to Moscow
- July 3, 2011 – St. Petersburg, Russia
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