Mount Elbrus and Mont Blanc occupy remarkably different positions in the imagination of European mountaineers. Mont Blanc, at approximately 4,806 metres, remains one of the most famous and sought-after mountains in the world. Elbrus, at 5,642 metres, is considerably higher, is generally regarded as the highest mountain in Europe, and holds the additional distinction of … Continue reading Mount Elbrus and Mont Blanc: When the Hardest Part of a Mountain Is Getting There