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Summit Day: June 22, 2017 Background Info: Mount Elbrus (18,510′ or 5,642m) is the highest point in Russia and in Europe and 10th most prominent peak in the world. When our group of five reached the summit of Kilimanjaro (highest point in Africa at 5,895 m or 19,341 ft) in February 2017, we decided to pursue our next objective: Mount Elbrus – the highest point in Europe; and as soon as we got back to NY, we started researching different options. For this climb, we decided to go up via…
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What it is that in order to become a valuable member of a team in glacier travel, it is almost a necessity that we take at least one proper course in mountaineering. I wanted to do just that before the summer season ends and was lucky to get a spot in an already full August session as someone canceled their reservation. Here is what we did and learned on a day by day basis: Day 1 Sunday 08/13/2017: We met for Orientation at 6:30 AM at our guide’s office in…
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All six days are spent on the mountain. These courses take place on Mt. Baker, Mt. Daniel, Eldorado Peak, Sahale Peak and throughout the Cascades. We utilize a variety of locations to distribute land use and provide pristine, less populated environs for our training. It also enables us to take advantage of the best possible mountain conditions for each course. AUG 13: We meet at our Seattle office for a 6:30 a.m. orientation and gear check. A big part of developing your necessary skills starts with having the proper…
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All six days are spent on the mountain. These courses take place on Mt. Baker, Mt. Daniel, Eldorado Peak, Sahale Peak and throughout the Cascades. We utilize a variety of locations to distribute land use and provide pristine, less populated environs for our training. It also enables us to take advantage of the best possible mountain conditions for each course. AUG 13: We meet at our Seattle office for a 6:30 a.m. orientation and gear check. A big part of developing your necessary skills starts with having the proper…
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All six days are spent on the mountain. These courses take place on Mt. Baker, Mt. Daniel, Eldorado Peak, Sahale Peak and throughout the Cascades. We utilize a variety of locations to distribute land use and provide pristine, less populated environs for our training. It also enables us to take advantage of the best possible mountain conditions for each course. AUG 13: We meet at our Seattle office for a 6:30 a.m. orientation and gear check. A big part of developing your necessary skills starts with having the proper…
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All six days are spent on the mountain. These courses take place on Mt. Baker, Mt. Daniel, Eldorado Peak, Sahale Peak and throughout the Cascades. We utilize a variety of locations to distribute land use and provide pristine, less populated environs for our training. It also enables us to take advantage of the best possible mountain conditions for each course. AUG 13: We meet at our Seattle office for a 6:30 a.m. orientation and gear check. A big part of developing your necessary skills starts with having the proper…
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SUMMIT DAY: July 18, 2017. After summiting Mount Elbrus (the highest point in Europe) in June, I was determined to get to the top of Rainier. Last year in the early season our summit bid was canceled due to high avalanche danger above Disappointment Cleaver. Along with one climbing member from that trip, we were eight of us joined together to reach the summit via Emmons Glacier on the Northeast side of the mountain. Day 1 July 14: Travel from NY JFK to Sea-Tac Airport in Washington. My flight was delayed…
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