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30 June 2009, 23:14. Elbrus, all programs »

John Collinson - American 17 year-old boy grew up at the Snowbird Ski Resort and his goal is to be the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits in a year, the tallest peaks on the seven continents.

In July he will visit Russia. His goal - the highest point in Europe - Elbrus. Seven Summits Club organized this expedition . In the expedition will be attended by John Kollinson and Damien Benegas. Damien accompany John during the ascent to Everest as a guide. The ascent was carried out in May this year.

At Everest they met with Alexander Abramov - Captain of Seven Summits Club - and decided to take his help in organizing the climb Elbrus.

John Collinson and Damien Benegas - experienced climbers, the project is not limited to 7 Summits, so after the climb to Elbrus they went to another famous area of the Caucasus - Bezengi to commit several technical ascents.

John, his father and Damien on the Everest summit