The small handsome brother of Elbrus, the highest peak of Europe 5.642m: Ushba.
Looking back down to Elbrus Base Camp at about 3.900m
Shuttle Service Russian Style
Every now and than we were lucky and the storm stopped.
Container city at Elbrus Base Camp. Some are sleeping quarters and some of them are kitchen.
We got spoilt rotten at Elbrus Base Camp. There was always food for us.
Little afternoon snack at Elbrus Base Camp.
Lots of butter to fatten up a little at Elbrus Base Camp.
Elbrus Base Camp at about 3.900m
Our snug comfy home at Elbrus.
Happy Mister Mountainguide Rudi from Alpinschule Augsburg.
Color blocking mountaineering style
The first sun rays of the day
Elbrus Base Camp
The weather at Elbrus is renowned! Sunshine and Pina Coladas you may put at the very end of your list. But otherwise it would be horrific boring.
My trusted ride: Black Crows Skis Freebird Navis.
The green machine: Black Crows Freebird Navis.
Light and shadow at Elbrus.
Elbrus Base Camp
We have had one day of good weather. Our peak day! A bit of sunshine, a bit of wind and a bit of frost bite. Well worth it!
Elbrus is hiding in the clouds once again.
The boys on the summit.
Packing, unpacking, reloading...
Happy crew!
There is always someone walking somewhere.
Elbrus 5.642m, the highest peak of Europe, and his two white... hills.
Happy, happy crew at the summit of Elbrus 5.642m, the highest peak of Europe!