« Click on thumbnails to enlarge photos » Mount Elbrus Set in the Western Caucasus Mountains in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, near the border of Georgia. It was a very cold and windy morning when I set out in the dark to Solo the mountain. The views were spectacular from the top, clear and sunny. QUICK FACTS Mountain: Elbrus Continent: Europe Country: Russia Range: Caucasus Height: 18,510 ft / 5,642 m Summit Date: Sep 10, 2005 Route Climbed: Normal First Ascent: 1874