Mount Elbrus is located in the western Caucasus mountain range, in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, near the border of Georgia.

It is the highest mountain in the Caucasus. Mount Elbrus (west summit) is 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) and is considered to be the highest mountain in Europe; it is also the highest point of Russia. The east summit is slightly lower: 5,621 metres (18,442 ft).             view photo-album

By taxi from Mineralny vody to Azau.

Hotel near the chairlift in Azau.

Garabashi barrels at 3800m. 

Camping on the rocks at the glacier.