Elbrus
July 27 - August 05 2010

Summitted on August 3, 2010
Altitude 5,643m (18,513 ft)
  • Day 6
    The team in front Peterhof Palace . From left to Right; Darrin and Lisa, Mark, Allen, Darrell, Ken, Chris and Steve, Phil, Sam and me.
  • Day 6
    Flight to Mineralnye Vody . We travelled in the famous Tupolev Tu-154 . Unfortunately it is famous for crashing (3 crashes in 2010).
  • Day 7
    It is good to be out of the city and into the hills.
  • Day 7
    Views up the Baksan Valley.
  • Day 7
    Chairlift up the hill to gain some altitude before hiking to Mt Azeugitchechegetkara.
  • Day 7
    First good view of Mt Elbrus.