November 26, 2013
This morning, J.Y. and Jacob got an early start from Penitentes and headed up the Vacas Valley. It was a bit cold and windy during the latter portion of the hike, but the weather didn't slow them down and they made it to Pampas de Lenas in just over five
November 25, 2013
As the days grow shorter in the northern hemisphere, why not chase the sun and head south?!? J. Y. Jones and Mountain Trip guide Jacob Schmitz are headed to the western edge of Argentina to attempt to climb the highest peak in all of the Americas, Cerro Aconcagua. Rising to
August 8, 2013
Hello and thank you for following the 2013 Mountain Trip Mount Elbrus expedition. Earlier today we all drove from Azau to Min Vody for our flights to Moscow, with the exception of Jung Mi and Masako, who flew on to St Petersburg. I'm looking forward to spending one or two
August 7, 2013
The team is all back down in the Baksan Valley, and Jacob was able to send us the photo below, during a brief bit of internet functionality. They will fly to Moscow tomorrow and continue on their journeys home in the coming days. Great job everyone!!
August 6, 2013
The team had a beautiful day as they climbed to the highest point in Europe! After patiently waiting for good weather, the entire team departed the Barrels Huts in the wee hours of the morning and climbed up to the summit of Elbrus, at 18,510 feet above the sea. Everyone
August 5, 2013
It is late night in Russia and the skies are clear! The team is going to make a bid for the top. Let's keep our fingers crossed!!! recording
August 5, 2013
Jacob called in today to report that the team remains at the Barrels Hut, safe and sound and doing well, while the weather kicks up outside. It snowed over 12" last night and the winds have been significant, so the team is staying put. Based on the weather forecast for
August 4, 2013
We just got a call from our team in Russia, and everyone is doing great. They have been busy doing acclimatization hikes on the flanks of Elbrus and are now poised for a summit bid. We've had some technical glitch occur with our audio posting, and have our IT guys
August 1, 2013
Jacob called in again, to let everyone know that the team is doing great and having a good time as they explore their surroundings and prepare for their attempt of the highest peak in Europe. Today, they took a series of gondolas and ski lifts before hiking a short ways
July 31, 2013
Lead guide Jacob Schmitz called in a report after the team took an acclimatization hike in preparation for their ascent of Elbrus, in southeastern Russia. The team will hike to progressively higher altitudes in order to better prepare their bodies for heading high on the mountain. Below is a picture
