“Auto racing, bullfighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports—all others are games”

 -Ernest Hemingway-

Over the next two weeks, my friend Taylor and I will be traveling through 4 countries, climbing the tallest mountain in the Alps, followed by one of the Seven Summits, and ending by Running with the Bulls.  I will do my best to post occasional updates to this blog.

Countries:

• Switzerland
• France
• Russia
• Spain

Mountains:

• Mt. Blanc (15,781ft)
• Mt. Elbrus (18,510ft)

Itinerary by Day:

1. Travel
2. Arrive and meet Taylor in Geneva, Bus to Chamonix, France
3. Practice rope and crevasses skills
4. Mt. Blanc via Gouter Route
5. Mt. Blanc via Gouter Route
6. Mt. Blanc via Gouter Route
7. Rest in Chamonix
8. Travel to Russia
9. Arrive in Cheget Village near Elbrus
10. Mt. Elbrus via Southern Route
11. Mt. Elbrus via Southern Route
12. Mt. Elbrus via Southern Route
13. Rest in Cheget
14. Sight-seeing in Moscow
15. Travel to Pamplona, Spain
16. Run with the Bulls
17. Return Home

Thanks for your prayers! -Parker