Why do so many die on Elbrus, the bane of white-collar novices
The highest mountain in Russia and Europe (5,642 m) nonetheless has a reputation as a "simple" climb for those without mountaineering experience, including office workers, retirees and teenagers. Why, then, do so many never return?
On the night of Sept. 23, 2021, a group of 19 people headed for the Sedlovina Pass on Mount Elbrus, located 5,416 meters above sea level, the starting point for an attempt at the summit.