Mt. Elbrus: Climbing Europe’s Watchtower

Mt. Elbrus Climbing Europe’s Watchtower

Traveling to Russia has always been on one of my lists of places to see.  I was even more motivated to visit when I heard that it was home to the tallest peak in Europe, Mt. Elbrus.  The guide service that I chose, International Mountain Guides (IMG), had a two-week program available … Read more

Mt. Kilimanjaro – An Unforgettable Journey

Mt. Kilimanjaro – An Unforgettable Journey

After summitting Mt. Rainier last summer, I knew that I had to climb again.  I asked my guide what his favorite mountaineering trip was that I could probably handle, and without hesitation, he said Mt. Kilimanjaro.  Once he started describing the mountain and the route we would take (that also included a … Read more

The Beauty and Challenge of Climbing Mt. Rainier

The Beauty and Challenge of Climbing Mt. Rainier

I have always loved the mountains, but since I live in south Texas, an occasional roller is about all the elevation that I see.  Because my love for the mountains was not satisfied by the occasional ski trip to Colorado, I decided to give mountaineering a try. For my first mountaineering adventure, … Read more