July 16, 2014 Perfect weather for a perfect summit climb. Mike reported that it could not have been a better day and that the ‘crew’ could not have done a better job. Everything was so good, in fact, that the team made a beeline from the summit to the high hut, packed up for a […]
July 15, 2014 This email in from Mike and the Elbrus crew. They’re up at the hut, have done their acclimatization stints and put in the needed time at altitude. Forecast is good and it’s time to climb. In Mike’s words: “We had a good hike up to Pastokov Rocks today.  It was whiteout on […]
July 13, 2014 Mike Hamill, Brian and his sons are ready to head up now to the high hut. A day of acclimatization hiking in the valley, a training day on the slopes of Elbrus itself and they’re ready to move higher. A couple of nights will be needed at the high hut before they’re […]
July 11, 2014 It’s Elbrus season. IMG Senior Guide, Mike Hamill, arrived yesterday in Moscow and met our first Elbrus team of the season. A father with his two sons – how cool is that? They flew to Mineralnye Vody early this morning and one of our Russian partners, Sasha Sak, met the crew at […]
August 14, 2013 Phil called in early this morning after the team had enjoyed some hiking up the side valleys surrounding Elbrus, a nice way to wrap up their time in Terskol. Next up is a flight to Moscow where they’ll quickly check into their hotel then hit the town to take in some sights. […]
August 13, 2013 Phil called in early this morning to report that all continues to go well in Russia. It started raining in the mountains which makes them appreciate their summit that much more. One more day in the Baksan Valley then it’s off to Moscow. No issues at all; they’re just enjoying Russia. Tye […]
August 8, 2013 Another check-in from Phil early this morning. Everything is on track! “Another day of training and acclimatization is in the books. Weather continues to hold. Up to the high hut in the morning. Everyone will be moving up.” Phil Ershler
August 7, 2013 First day in the valley start with a 3000′ hike up to the observatory. Great way to get a little acclimatization in. Weather was pretty much perfect. Training tomorrow on the glacier. It’ll be great to put on the spikes. Phil Ershler
August 5, 2013 Word just in from Phil… “All here. All healthy. Full day of sightseeing. Knocking back a steak dinner right now. Early flight to the Caucasus in the morning. Life is good.” Â – Phil Ershler
July 24, 2013 Phil, Good day of ice climbing and hiking. Last evening in Terskol and ff to Moscow in the morning. Looking forward to seeing Moscow again. Home this weekend. All good here. Mike Hamill
