July 23, 2018
Russian guide, Sasha Sak, near the summit (Jonathan Schrock)
Team is down in Terskol. Elbrus is in the rear view mirror. Again, super job and a big congratulations to all. They’ve had lunch, napped, had dinner and are ready for a good night’s sleep. Sightseeing, a little hiking, some shopping, a sauna or two – all on the agenda for the next two days. Then, it’s Moscow for one night and a day and a half. Igor will meet the team there and make sure all goes as smoothly as possible.  Hopefully, they’ll have good weather one of their last days in Terskol and get a chance to ride up the chair lifts at the Cheget ski area. Views from the top are great and the shashlik ain’t bad, either.
Phil Ershler