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There are few mountains that create such a scenic contrast as Elbrus.

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Time out

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Time out Climb & Fly between professional commitments It’s a subject of debate – whether Elbrus (5,642 m) in the Caucasus is the highest peak in Europe or not. The extinct volcano actually has two summits – the west peak (5,642 m) and the eastern one (5,621 m). Thomas Lämmle has regularly worked as a mountain guide on Elbrus. Last year, between his professional commitments on the mountain, he managed to launch from both peaks. This only made the experienced high-altitude climber hunger for more.


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