Mt. Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanoes. The slightly shorter summit (by only about 68 feet) is known as the “East Summit” and was first climbed in 1829. Its sister summit, the slightly taller “West Summit” was first ascended in 1874. Mt. Elbrus sits in the Caucasus Mountains which stand as […]
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Summiting Mt. Elbrus Part II – Cheget Peak
For summiting Mt. Elbrus, Andy chose Rainier Mountain, Inc. Expeditions (“RMI” Expeditions), established in 1969. RMI boasts some of the best mountaineering guides in the world and prides themselves on their safety standards and top notch experience they give their clients. They rely on a “leave no trace” approach to climbing – they take environmental […]