Elbrus Expedition Dispatches
Berg Adventures Mount Elbrus Expedition
June 24 – July 9, 2016
Wally Berg and an intrepid and storied team of adventurers know as “Vicious and Delicious” are on their way to Russia to attempt the highest peak in continental Europe, Mount Elbrus, 18,510ft/5,642m.
Beginning in St. Petersburg and then travelling by train to Moscow this team will explore the history, culture and beauty of Russia’s two greatest cities.
From Moscow they will head south to the Caucasus Mountains. Working from a base near the village of Terskol, the team will acclimatize and enjoy the sport culture of Russia’s most celebrated mountain region, known as Prielbruse. From there the real fun will begin! Follow along as the team rides up to a high altitude base at Garabashi on the glacial slopes of Mount Elbrus, where they will live in famous “Barrels”.
Follow along as the team sends updates from their expedition!
Climbers:
- Barry Stock
- Jean Stock
- Dale Krapf
- Betsy Barr
- Brad Krapf
- Susan Roadman
- Todd Roadman
- John Spence
- Betsy Spence
Guides
- Wally Berg
- Karina Mezova
- Vladimir Kopylov
- Vladimir Bakhmutov
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- July 7, 2016 – Some More Photos from Mount Elbrus and our Last Day in the Caucasus
- July 6, 2016 – A Few Photos from a Fantastic Summit Day
- July 5, 2016 – Complete Success on Mount Elbrus
- July 4, 2016 – Enjoying the 4th of July at the Barrels!
- July 3, 2016 – A Very Hot Day on Mount Elbrus
- July 2, 2016 – Team Vicious and Delicious Have Moved to the Barrels
- July 1, 2016 – We Went Up to Check Out the Barrels and the Glacier
- June 30, 2016 – Great Luck with Weather Again on Our Second Acclimatization Day
- June 30, 2016 – Our First Day in the Caucasus
- June 29, 2016 – A Fantastic First Day in the Mountains
- June 28, 2016 – We Made to the Mountains
- June 26, 2016 – Full day of sightseeing in Saint Petersburg
- June 25, 2016 – Magical Night in St. Petersburg!
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