As August comes to an end, a few last photos in from our Elbrus season this past month where CTSS had a 100% success rate. With a few of our team members even adding ski descents as well as others tagging both east and west summits. A big shout out to our outstanding guides’ team as well as our climbers for getting it done!

And it’s not always pain and suffering – as Ashley Austin’s recent photos attest. Home and enjoying the spoils of not only summits but the chance to stop and smell the roses along the way. This time in the form of sweeping views across the Caucasus range including Mt Ushba, known as the Matterhorn of the range. Our 2020 trips are already booking fast so get in touch with us soon if you’re eyeing a spot for next summer!

And from Russia, our attention turns this week towards the Himalaya. Our Manaslu team are finishing the final gear pack and readying to head out this weekend. Last-minute battery resupply, fitting all the essentials around the 8000m boots, and getting ready for the Kathmandu circus on arrival. Here we go!