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21 July 2005, 14:22

The first Sherpa at the top of Elbrus! July, 19 at 8:00 Mingma Gelu Sherpa (25 years, 4 time Everest summiter) has added in his collection the highest top of Europe (5642 m). With him the top was reached by his friends: Alexander Abramov, Alexander Fedorovsky and Lyudmila Korobeshko. The ascent has passed in warm, friendly atmosphere, despite of 15- degree-frost and a strong wind. Numerous climbers with pleasure were photographed with Mingma. Nikolay Cherny has specially risen on the Refuge to meet the old friend with whom this year worked together on the Everest. Mingma plans to stay 3 weeks in the Elbrus region and to establish a new record of a high-speed climb за Elbrus. In the spring 2006 Alexander Abramov, Nikolay Cherny and Mingma Gelu plan to lead a new expedition to the Everest. Mingma said that he will waiting for representatives of the Kabardino-Balkaria republic with reciprocal visit to Himalaya



HISTORICAL OF TENZING NORGAY AND FRESH PHOTOS FROM ELBRUS