Elbrus South Expedition
Departed – 27th September 2018
Leader – Paul Etheridge
October 6th
Paul has got in touch to say that the team summited this morning! They are all now safe and sound back in the hotel. A huge congratulations to everybody, especially Jack, who we believe is the first blind British person to summit the mountain!
October 4th
“One of the hardest parts of expedition is waiting for the weather window.
Today we were treated to the full range of mountain weather, Sun, wind, snow, rain and that was just the morning!
We have checked, checked and checked again the summit kit and technical gear, with all being confident with moving on snow and ice and able to arrest a slip or slide in all positions.
We have gone through every card game and even introduced some of the Russian team to good old British parlour games, with a sing song for our lunch audience.
We are constantly watching for the weather window and asking all and anyone if they have updated information which allows us to practice our newly learnt Russian language.
We are amazed at our cooks ability to rustle up another soup in these conditions. But she does and serves it with a smile.”
October 3rd
“Today we had a late breakfast at 08:00, and now plan to go and practice or skills some more. All team really good and strong. The weather is sunny, but has put down lots of snow last night, approximately 6”.
The food is great, plentiful and tasty. We will be waiting at the Barrels for a weather window.”
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