Elbrus with the rod 75 kg

Andrew Rodichev from Murmansk region conquered Mount Elbrus with a barbell on your shoulders. Andrew received burns to the eyes, but still went to the top. September 6, 2015 at 12:15, Murmansk powerlifter Andrew Rodichev first ever conquered Mount Elbrus with 75-pound barbell on his shoulders. It was very hard, every day was heavier than ever, and the rate of recovery was becoming less and less. If oblique Rodichev raised at a speed of 50 meters per hour, above the saddle in some areas the rate dropped to 15 meters per hour.

For all ascension (excluding weeks for acclimatization) took eight days. In the last two days of the rise took place in bad weather conditions. According to his report in the blog, the athlete decided not to haul cargo back: "Rod is now adorns the top of Elbrus and is part of the monument, installed on it."