July 21, 2017
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- Falling! (Mike Hamill)
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- The team.
Time to move up the mountain. The crew spent yesterday on the lower slopes of Elbrus, further enhancing their acclimatization and getting in a little ‘review time’. Weather has been the typical cloudy afternoons with clearing in the evening and morning.
Today’s their move day to the hut on Elbrus. Mike left us a note early today saying morning was very clear and that all were anxious to get up there. At about the 13,500’ level, the hut serves as a great place to get a couple of days sleep and exercise and a more serious altitude prior to their summit attempt. Tonight at the hut and tomorrow will be another hike with one more night at the hut. Then it’s game day.
We’ll keep you posted.
Phil Ershler