Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, and one of the Seven Summits. It's located in Russia, though it is only a few miles/kilometers from the border of Georgia.…
Climb – Day One
Climb - Day OneIt’s actually Day 3. This is not an easy place to get to. Not sure about Russian men. Yesterday in Moscow on a 6-hour layover, I had…
Climb – Day Three
Climb - Day ThreeIn bed in an oil tank. Another storm hitting with eight stinky people staying together and I am one of them. Today's training climb went well, I…
Pre Summit
Pre SummitAs with any event you prepare for, the day before is full of doubt. This climb is unlike Kilimanjaro or Aconcagua because I go into it healthy and with…
Summit Day
Summit DaySummit route from base camp.Elbrus route. My last post was how wonderful I was feeling when I got up at 5:30 a.m. and chopped Ice from our steps in…
Elbrus to Kentucky
Tuesday, August 11, 2015Elbrus to Kentucky Last post from Elbrus15Gorgeous sunrise coming up over one shoulder and disgusting outhouse over the other.I had three contingency days for weather or illness…