Weather Forecast on Elbrus

I have been following the weather for Elbrus.....it's getting colder with some snow storms or rather snow blizzards. This majestic mountain is notorious for it's brutal winter weather. I'm praying that the weather improves for our climb and summit attempt. I have been following another group from SA for their summit attempt and it looks like they were turned back due to bad weather- complete whiteouts and winds in excess of 70km/h

Gear Checks

Mountain climbing is an equipment intensive activity. Having good equipment in the mountains increases safety and your comfort level and therefore your chance of having a successful climb. So today Vic and I are doing a gear check…Huge duffel bag off to work and we will check the gear in the office.

The mountains are calling and I must go

So yesterday I was asked by another friend of mine why do I climb mountains???
I just said it’s something I desire doing. It’s simply a want with no ego attached. Some girls want new clothes and fancy accessories, I just want to climb and be adventurous. I want to absorb and breathe in every experience that life has to offer. The saying is that, “To be alive and live is a gift from GOD, so how you live, that’s your gift to GOD.” I want to live to my fullest ;o)
I want to look back on my life and know that I did good – no matter the outcome. If I fail, at least I tried!!!

Countdown has begun

Trip Dates & Logistics

Oh yes the countdown has begun...I cannot wait for our trip to Russia!  3 more weeks. The time has really gone so quickly...

Depart from Johannesburg on Emirates Airways via Dubia to Moscow on 7th September 2015

Spend a day in Moscow exploring Red Square, The Kremlin etc

From Moscow we fly to Mineral Vodie & take road transport (around 4-6hours) to the Caucasus area

Spend 2 nights in a 'hotel' in the village below whilst trekking to numerous peaks for acclimatisation

Move up Mount Elbrus to the 'barrel huts' where we spend our time acclimatising and eventually our summit attempt!

GOD Willing everything goes well (weather conditions, health) and the team summits  successfully and arrives safely back in SA. Ameen
 

Training hike @ Tswaing Crater

Easy like Sunday morning... lol
6km hike with a wonderful view of the Crater.  We live in a amazing country- a 10m meteorite hit earth 200 000 years ago just outside Pretoria and this is the result

Pamper muscles with a Thai Massage

There is nothing better to pamper and relax sore muscles after a hard week's workout. Sauna,  steam room and a fantastic Thai massage. I feel so relaxed.... going to sleep like a baby tonight. 😴😴😴😴

Keeping the Faith

4am training again... Saturday morning and it feels wonderful to be on the road.  Another beautiful blessed day.

Every religion on the planet has told us to have FAITH. Faith is when you cannot see how, but you absolutely know that the moment you have the dream it is given to you, and all you have to do is relax and allow the Universe to magnetize you to your dream and your dream to you.