Category Archives: Elbrus-06

Everest-007 October 2006

Posted on October 30, 2006 by TA Loeffler

Happy Fall Back Day, 10/29/2006 I had a hamster in graduate school. Her name was Gladys. She could bring smiles to the most staid members of the faculty. Gladys had a clear plastic ball in which she could freely roam … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 September 2006

Posted on September 30, 2006 by TA Loeffler

Happy Autumn (and nine months to my birthday 🙂 9/24/2006 There is that wonderful crispness in the air–combine that with a sunny clear day–and I am a happy camper. I had a good week and an even better weekend. I … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 August 2006

Posted on August 30, 2006 by TA Loeffler

Test Number Two-Check! 8/31/2006 Hello All, Today was another great day in Russia. We hiked up to the Khasktash Glacier to do some crampon training. We had more weight on our backs as we carried up our big plastic boots, … Continue reading →

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