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| | Balsiger Expedition - Elbrus |
 | | Elbrus, at 18,510 feet (5,642 meters), is the highest peak in Europe. |
 | | In technical climbing terms Elbrus is a straightforward ascent on moderately angled snow and ice, but weather, altitude, and demands on stamina prevent many from reaching the summit. |
 | | The first summit of Elbrus was in July 1874 and until the 1980's, saw few other attempts do to its remoteness and the difficulty of getting climbing permits during the rule of the USSR. |
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