June 30, 2017 All continues to go well in Russia. Charlotte, Igor and team just seem to be having a ton of fun, with everyone getting along well. They put in a good training/refresher day on the lower slopes of Elbrus and are now ready to get a bit more serious. They’re heading up […]
June 28, 2017 IMG has a custom Elbrus group over in Russia right now and it’s time to update family and friends on their progress. Good news is that there’s nothing but good news. Everyone’s travel to Russia went smoothly and luggage arrived just like it was supposed to. Airport pickups in St. Petersburg were […]
July 30, 2016 A day and a half of sightseeing in Moscow and a final dinner together on Old Arbat Street and it was time to go their separate ways. Everyone on top and everyone healthy and happy. That’s the goal. Mike sent a final parting photo from Red Square of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Time […]
July 29, 2016 Contingency days have been used up over in Russia. Hiking, saunas, sightseeing and just plain enjoying the valley. Moscow HO! Mike sent this shot from up at the Cheget ski area, eating shashlik. Life is tough. Phil Ershler
July 26, 2016 Mike reports that all’s good in Terskol. Happiness is Elbrus is the review mirror. Team has another day in Terskol before heading to Moscow. And, reports have it that Jo celebrated her birthday. Happy Birthday, Jo! Hope it’s a memorable one! Phil Ershler
July 25, 2016 More good news received from Mike and crew over on Elbrus. Phil, We just got back down to the Valley. The team is psyched. Apparently, almost no one had summited since the 15th and today winds had to be 100mph on the summit so wouldn’t have gone, so we were lucky to […]
July 24, 2016 100% on top and all back at the hut. That was the word from Mike Hamill today. Elbrus was a big success. Not perfect weather but good enough. The team did well. One final night at the hut and then back to Terskol in the morning. This is great news. Phil Ershler
July 23, 2016 Talked to Mike Hamill this morning at high camp on Elbrus. Acclimatization is done and team is ready to take a shot at the summit. Big day coming up tomorrow. They’re facing a few thousand vertical feet of continuous cramponing. Forecast is suggesting they’ll have a chance tomorrow. “When the fish are […]
July 22, 2016 Time to catch up with Mike Hamill and crew over in Russia. When Mike’s on the trip, things usually go smoothly and this is again the case. No hiccups with the flight down to Mineralnye Vody and the transfer up to the Baksan Valley. With any big mountain you need some time […]
July 19, 2016 IMG Senior Guide, Mike Hamill, has met his crew and they’re off on another adventure in Russia. St. Petersburg, the Baksan Valley and town of Terskol, Elbrus and Moscow are all on their agenda. Mike will keep us posted over the next two weeks as they take in the sights and make […]
