Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
July 6, 2016 – A Few Photos from a Fantastic Summit Day
We started climbing at 4:00 AM as the sun was rising and soon we saw the shadow of Mount Elbrus (photo credit: Anatoli)
Climbing above the clouds (photo credit: Anatoli)
Dale and Betsy carried the sign for St. Agnes School West Chester all the way to the summit. Betsy’s daughter goes to St. Agnes. Go Stags!
Vladimir and Dale climbing above 18.000 feet
Barry and Jean high on Mount Elbrus
Todd Roadman on Mount Elbrus
Sue Roadman climbing to the saddle
Barry Stock high on Mount Elbrus
Dale resting at the Saddle - 17,800 ft.
Wally Berg(photo credit: Anatoli)
Climbing above the saddle
Final steps to the summit of Mount Elbrus
Team on the summit of Mount Elbrus
As we were climbing down we met this dog. He had problems with his eyes on the bright glacier before so he now wears goggles.
We're back in the Valley now! Lunch today at Cheget.