July 24, 2013 In early yesterday morning from Mike: “We made it back down to the Valley yesterday. Had a nice celebratory dinner at the ‘trout pond’ restaurant. Today, plan is to take the chair and hike around the Cheget area. If it’s too rainy, we may just end up checking out the market and […]
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Elbrus Summit!
July 21, 2013Elbrus summit this morning. Not the easiest day in the world but several members were able to ‘sneak it in’. Everyone’s back at our high hut, fed and ready for bed. The ski lifts normally open around 10 am and the gang will be ready to head down as soon as they can. […]
Elbrus Team In Position
July 20, 2013 Mike called in from our high hut today. They’re there! Reasonable weather for the trip up, which consists of a couple of tram rides, a ride up an old, single chair lift and then about an hour and a half hike.   Forecast is clear, cold and breezy. Plan, as of now, is […]
Elbrus Team Rained Out Today
July 19, 2013 Mike touched base this morning from the village of Terskol. Good day training yesterday on the slopes of Elbrus. The plan had been to move up to our high hut today and get in position for a summit attempt in a couple of days. Rain put the ‘damper’ on that plan today. […]
Training In Terskol
July 18, 2013 Mike called in to say that the gang all made it to Terskol, safe and sound. They had a good, sunny hike to an observatory and now are taking a day for a bit of refresher training on the lower slopes of Elbrus. Both these days also serve as great acclimatization.  Elbrus […]
Elbrus Team Arrives In St. Petersburg
July 15, 2013 Elbrus season is upon us. What better way to start than by sending the man who literally wrote the book on the Seven Summits over as lead guide. Mike Hamill has a full IMG crew who just arrived in St. Petersburg to begin the first trip of the season. Mike reports […]
Elbrus Team In Moscow
August 22, 2012 Made it to moscow. Touring the city this afternoon. “New Maidens Convent” is one of the most peaceful spots in the city. Old Arbot Street tonight for dinner and some serious souvenir shopping. Phil Ershler
Elbrus Team In Terskol
August 22, 2012 View Larger Map Phil called in to report that the team made it to Terskol. And despite having to turn around on the upper mountain yesterday they’re having a blast and are headed back uphill to do a little ice climbing today. The team is doing great and enjoying their last couple […]
Updates on Mt. Elbrus
August 20, 2012 Phil called in to report at 3pm his time on Monday. They have been hammered by the weather and still no attempt on the summit yet. Tonight they’ll take a last look, and if lucky, they’ll go for it. If not, they’ll be forced to descend to the valley and the hotel […]
Lunch Is Served
August 16, 2012 What better way to end a long day of training than to sit down to a relaxing meal with your comrades. After another night spent in Terskol, the crew will kick off the climb with a tram and ski lift to the Barrels Hut on Elbrus followed by a hike to their […]