Following the previous day's hail storm, the team made an attempt at the summit yesterday, but they had to turn back and return to camp due to heavy snow, high winds and low visibility.
As is often the case, in the mountains, the weather changes very quickly, and the conditions vary greatly with just a small difference in elevation. So even if weather conditions are favorable at camp, it may not be decent climbing conditions just a little bit further up the mountain and particularly at the summit.
They are nearing the end of their scheduled alternate days, so we are really hoping for a good weather window so that they can make it to the summit of Mt. Elbrus.
Socked in at Camp (12,750 ft.)
Small break in the weather yesterday that gave them a glimpse of hope for the summit...
Comparison photo of the bluebird weather on 4th of July before acclimation process was completed.
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