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The Seven Summits - Elbrus

Nowadays, there is an increasing rate of climbers who go to the Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain and one of the Seven Summits. But before Mikhail Gorbachev opened up the Soviet Union in 1985, the things were much more difficult to organize. At that time, Mountaineering in that area were increasingly politicized and an expedition required a tough mentality as well as willingness to suffer endless red tape with a smile.

But now, the current political situation in Russia allows people unrestricted access to the Caucasus where Europe's tallest mountains can be found. The Elbrus and 13 other mountains are higher than the Mont Blanc in the Alps. With Elbrus' altitude (5642 meters), it is about 1200 meters higher than Mont Blanc. Geographically, the Caucasus marks the delineation between Europe to the North and Asia, particularly Turkey and Iran, to the south.

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	Climbing History This section documents the Climbing History of Mount Elbrus from the first expedition of the Russian Army in 1829 up to the present time. Read on and learn about the history behind the mountain the you will soon set your foot on.
	When To Go Elbrus is notorious for its unpredictable weather. Therefore, it would be good to know when the best time is to go there. This section discusses that in detail so you can plan your next trip there at the most ideal time of the year.

The sections above are essential to understanding more the tallest mountain in Europe and one of the Seven Summits, Mount Elbrus. With sufficient Mountaineering experience, backed by the information you get from this site we hope that you get a complete experience of your climb to Elbrus.

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