Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe at 5642m high, and is the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia
The Barrels, Elbrus
Barrel No.9 Elbrus Base Camp
Acclimatisation climb in the Adyl Su Valley before moving to Elbrus
Looking down to the Adyl Su Valley from our campsite
The summit of Kurmychi, 4045m
Room with a view, above the Adyl Su valley
View from our campsite on Kurmychi
Sunset at the Kurmychi campsite
Final snow slope to summit of Kurmychi
Approaching the summit of Kurmychi
Climber on upper slopes of Kurmychi
Summit view, Kurmychi, 4045m
Evening sun of peaks above the Adyl Su Valley
Beam of sunlight above Adyl Su Valley
The twin summits of Elbrus
Russian Rescue Helicopter passing the Twin summits of Elbrus
Burnt out remains of the Pruit Hut, Elbrus
Looking out from the Garabashi Barrels at sunset
The Twin summits of Elbrus, looking over to the lower top
