Kuznetsova Anastasia

Hooray! There is a summit! On February 9, Olga and Alexander stood on the summit of Cotopaxi volcano (5897 m) - the most beautiful volcano in the world, included in the TOP-10 most popular ascents with guides. The active Cotopaxi volcano was reopened for ascents after another eruption about six months ago. After the eruption, the terrain changed significantly, became more technical, requiring more effort and special training.

The couple did it! And now they are waiting for a well-deserved rest at the thermal springs surrounded by blooming mountains.

Greetings from Ecuador from Olga and Alexander! Today was a rest day before heading out for high-altitude acclimatization on the Cotopaxi Glacier. Our team climbed by car to the wonderful Quilotoa Lake, located in the crater of a volcano at an altitude of 3900 meters. It was wonderful! Great views and great company!

Greetings from Ecuador from Olga and Alexander! We had a great day. We met the guide Diego and had a great acclimatization trip to the top of Pichincha. Now we have moved to La Cienega. This is an ancient hacienda in the Cotopaxi region with eucalyptus alleys surrounded by roses. We are resting in anticipation of further interesting activities and locations.

Hello to everyone from Ecuador, the country of volcanoes and flowers, from Olga and Alexander! The couple flew to Quito and began their acquaintance with this colorful country, located in the mountains in the equatorial region somewhere on the South American continent.

Yesterday, there was a deeper penetration into the history and culture of the colonial center of the capital and, of course, it was not without closing several gestalts: standing on the equator line simultaneously in different hemispheres and trying a local delicacy - kuya (guinea pig, in our language).

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin: 11/5-6/2024. Jambo Rafiki!

There was no connection, a hundred thousand sorry! During these two days, the "Chameleons" group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the Kibo assault camp at 4730 m. On the way there, we had lunch in a beautiful gazebo located in the saddle between Mount Mawenzi at 5145 m and the main summit of the Kilimanjaro massif, Uhuru Peak at 5895 m.

On the night of 6.11, we set out to assault in two groups, an hour apart, and by 8.00 we reunited on the crater in the Gilmans point area at 5685 m.

And by 10 am, our entire friendly team stood at the highest point of Africa, Uhuru Peak at 5895 m in the Kilimanjaro massif! Unfortunately, one girl, due to health reasons, turned back from a height above 5000 m. By evening, tired but happy, we descended to the Horombo camp at 3720 m, where a varied and delicious dinner awaited us.

Happy everyone! Today we go down to the Marangu gate and leave for our favorite hotel Aishe Machame.

Good luck to everyone!

Your super-guides Alexander Abramov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin:

11/04. Jambo Rafiki! The 7 Summits Club group "Chameleons" acclimatized today in the area of the Horombo camp at 3720m. We went to Zebra Rock at 4042m. Upon returning, a great lunch awaited us. And for dinner, we generally ate borscht, which our girls cooked, giving a master class to our chef! In addition, the whole team watched several films of the "7 Summits Club" projects together. Everything is positive. Tomorrow we move to the Kibo assault camp at 4700m.Good luck to everyone!

Guides of the group Alexander Abramov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin:

03.11. Jambo Rafiki! The "Chameleons" group of the 7 Summits Club, today passed through the heather thickets of moorland along the eastern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro and climbed to the Horombo camp at 3720m. Almost simultaneously, our group was caught up here by Alexander Abramov, who is doing the "7 volcanoes in 77 days" project in parallel with our program. He has just climbed the 2nd peak of the project – Damavand, and now we are going to Kili together!

The altitude is making itself felt a little, but everyone is feeling well, and so is their appetite. Good luck to everyone!

News. Africa. Tanzania. Hello everyone! Our new expedition to Kilimanjaro has started, and with it the next series of Alexander Abramov's project "7 volcanoes in 77 days". Kilimanjaro should become the third summit in this project. Alex has already climbed Elbrus (Russia) and Damavand (Iran) and is now flying to Tanzania to catch up with the group. Guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports on the team's first day.

November 1st. Jambo Rafiki!

A new group from the 7 Summits Club, called "Chameleons", flew to the foot of Kilimanjaro today to trek and climb Uhuru Peak 5895m along the Marangu route! The day flew by in solving organizational issues, checking equipment and relaxing a little in the park of the Aishe Machame Hotel!

Three participants who arrived early managed to go on an excursion with a visit to a coffee plantation and the Materuni waterfall! In the evening, they watched the "Maasai show", an ethnographic performance of nomads living in Tanzania and Kenya.

Tomorrow we start on the route. Good luck to everyone!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

Ecuador. The final news from Rustam Makharramov. Greetings from Ecuador! Many are eagerly awaiting the final. We tell you!

Cotopaxi (the second peak of Ecuador and one of the most popular volcanoes in the world for guided climbing) turned out to be a difficult and interesting volcano with a relief that changed after the eruption - open cracks and rocky areas, requiring technical training and experienced guides.

The ascent to the summit was successful, but it required incredible efforts and a long, exhausting return to civilization. Thoughts arose about the advisability of continuing the program.

 But, after two days of rest, recovery and further acclimatization in the atmospheric lodge Marco Cruz at 4000 m, everything fell into place and at the appointed time the team reached the base camp of Chimborazo at an altitude of 5300 m. The move and night at 5300 was easy, the body was already ready for all further tests.

But, on the night of the assault, a storm wind arose (up to 100 km / h) and our group turned after 200 m of ascent. An attempt to climb was made, but the mountain did not let us this time!

But everyone is healthy and happy and are already making plans for next year, how to make another attempt to climb Chimborazo 6310 m. This highest peak of Ecuador and the most distant point from the center of the Earth has a harsh character. It is necessary to select an acclimatization program so as not to repeat the ascent of any of the previously descended volcanoes over two years! This is not an easy task!

And a very interesting plan has already been outlined, where volcanoes not only of Ecuador will be involved! A super-non-standard mega-trip is planned, which apparently no one has done before! So - To be continued!

Greetings from Ecuador from Rustam Makharramov from the summit of Cotopaxi (5897 m)!

Cotopaxi is the second peak of Ecuador, one of the most popular and beautiful volcanoes in the world and already the fifth peak of Rustam in Ecuador this time.

Also, this is the first representative of the 7 Summits Club, who climbed the summit of Cotopaxi with the changed relief after its last eruption.

It was not easy and not without adventures. But now two of the three highest peaks of Ecuador are already in Rustam's piggy bank.

Chimborazo is still waiting!

Greetings from Ecuador from Rustam Makhharamov! Today, according to the plan, is the second day of acclimatization and the second volcano (there are 78  volcanoes in Ecuador). This time it was the Pasochoa volcano (4230 m) southeast of Quito.

Pasochoa - translated from Quechua means "widower". We recently learned this and do not even know what it means. You know, there is a giant crater of a volcano that exploded 100,000 years ago. From the top you can see the full power of what happened. The summit is the top of a wall that goes 500 meters down into the former crater.

If you think about it, it's amazing! The lava flow reached the Pacific Ocean. And this eruption completely changed the geography of these places... there are giant boulders-peaks that are part of the caldera of the crater. And it seems like huge faces in them... like giants frozen in stone.

Most of the trekking on Pasochoa goes along the Andean prairies, from the summit there are stunning views of the volcanoes Antisana, Cayambe, Ilinica, Cotopaxi and somewhere in the distance you can see the inviting Chimborazo.

After another great day spent in the mountains, the evening program continued in the world capital - Quito. An excellent combination of time spent in the mountains and cultural leisure.

We are waiting for further news!

Hello everyone from Ecuador! Our second wave of ascents to the volcanoes of Ecuador by Rustam Makharramov has begun. Last autumn, Rustam climbed on the summit of the Cayambe volcano (5790 m) in unfavorable weather conditions. Cayambe is a unique place. This volcano is located almost on the equator and is the third peak of Ecuador after Chimborazo (6310 m) and Cotopaxi (5897 m).

This time, Rustam returned for Chimborazo, which he failed to climb last year. Now conclusions have been drawn, the acclimatization and rest scheme has been changed, another stage of annual physical training has been completed, a bunch of literature and articles have been studied. Fighting spirit!

So, this time we started acclimatization not with the usual excursion program around the capital of Ecuador - colonial Quito (2800 m) and the equator line (we have already been there), but with easy trekking along the slopes of the Ilalo volcano (3194 m) in the suburbs of Quito. The weather was favorable for our team and the day was a success.

A good dinner with good wine in good company also contributes greatly to proper acclimatization!

We are waiting for more news!

Greetings from the top of Damavand! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Persian Lions" climbed the summit of the highest volcano in Asia and the highest mountain in Iran! The team is on the descent – details later.

Greetings from Iran, from the assault camp on the slopes of Demavend! Our group "The Third Mountain" went to the final acclimatization rotation today and is now preparing to storm the summit. The ascent takes place in difficult weather conditions. They plan is to start in two groups. The ascent will start earlier than usual in order to catch the maximum weather window.

Fingers crossed and good luck!

Nepal, Base Camp Everest - Lukla - Kathmandu

Hello everyone from cool Kathmandu! Yes, it's not hot in Kathmandu right now either, just like in the Everest base camp, as well as in Moscow!

Today was a busy day, it's also a holiday on May 9th.

The trekker team spent their reserve day at the Everest Base, watching the chess "tournament of the century" and getting to know the life of Everest expeditions closer and deeper.

But, there are no reserve days left, we need to get out to civilization, and the weather is so-so. We decided not to take any chances and go out early in the morning towards Feriche, where there are more chances to catch the summer weather. A little bit of hassle, expectations and our team, as well as the chess team, were in Kathmandu in the evening, by the pool in Hyatt. Although there was no doubt about it.

In the evening, there was a festive farewell dinner at the delicious La Sherpa restaurant, where the participants were awarded and many warm words were said.

It's nice to realize that in such a short period the team has rallied, received a lot of unforgettable (in a good way) impressions and the participants take with them only bright and positive memories.

Have a good trip home and see you again!

Yours are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova

Nepal / Kathmandu 2024.

Nastya Kuznetsova, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Nepal Everchess 2024, Ferice 4200 m - Lobuche 4900 m, trekking to the Everest base camp.

Snow greetings from the Himalayas!  Today we woke up to the sound of helicopters in the village of Feriche at 4,200 m. The morning was sunny and the helicopter companies operating communications throughout the valley between the Everest base camp and Lukla took advantage of this. Helicopters scurried back and forth across the valley like bumblebees over a sunflower field.

We are gaining further heights. The trees have already disappeared, followed by creeping coniferous shrubs with tiny flowers of Alpine meadows. The height in the cafe was fixed at 4600 m. Then a long climb is already under the snow to the memorial complex of the dead climbers. Every time we pass through here, we visit our friend Valery Rozov.

The village of Lobuche met us with snowdrifts and snowfall. Here we also met our guys from the team that goes to the summit of Lobuche with Sergey Avtomonov.

In the late afternoon, nature gave us a gift and showed us the surrounding Summits in the sunset light. Tomorrow we should reach our main destination - Everest Base Camp. Part of the group will go there with climbing at Kala Patthar, the other part will go directly to BC.

Your guides are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova.

Nepal, Lobuche 4900 m.

Nastya Kuznetsova: news from Nepal, the Everchess 2024 team or "Your own board".

Nepal, Everchess 2024 team, Namche – Deboche.

Today was a rhododendron fantastic trek! The team made the march from Namche Bazaar (3450 m) to Deboche (3850 m) through a rhododendron flowering forest. According to the participants, it was an easy route compared to yesterday's acclimatization (aka rest day).

Later in the evening, another dream of some participants came true. First, we could have a cup of freshly brewed coffee with fresh pastries.

And secondly, we visited the famous Tibetan monastery of Tinboche, where we managed to see the footprints of the lama on the stone, and we also received a blessing from a Buddhist monk for our team.

In the evening after dinner, the trekker team decided to hold their alternative highest-altitude tournament at the Everest base camp, but not in chess, but in dixie cards.

Tomorrow we will go to Feriche (4,200 m). Your guides are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova.

Nastya Kuznetsova, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

 News from Nepal from the Everchess team". Day of acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3840 m). Today was a busy day! Our task was to acclimatize and see all the beauty around.  We started with the monument to Tenzing Norgay (the first Sherpa to climb Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary) surrounded by panoramas of mountain ranges including Mount Everest. For some team members, their wish to see Mount Everest has already been fulfilled right here.

Then we plunged into the life and history of Sherpas in the museum of the deaf-mute photographer Sonam. The next point was the sun terrace listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest mountain hotel - Everest view hotel (3880 m). We felt lucky, because we were alone in a usually crowded hotel and the view of Mount Everest opened up to us. Thanks for that!

And the most interesting thing was the live music on the piano performed by our youngest participant Peter Minko. It was amazing! Magical music on the background of stunning mountains!

Then lunch in the village of Kumjung, where the main dishes are made from potatoes. And, of course, the Kumjung Tibetan monastery, where, in addition to the yeti scalp, Tibetan books with Buddhist teachings and other relics are also kept. We returned to Namche through the rhododendron forest, the flowers of which are still in buds.

Tomorrow we will move towards the Tengboche Monastery. Everyone really wants to get into the service. Let's see how it will be.

Your guides are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova.

Nastya Kuznetsova: news from Nepal, the Everchess 2024 team or "Your own board".

Greetings from the magical Himalayan valley leading to Everest! It is magical because wishes are fulfilled here and because it is beautiful. I would like to remind you that a team of chess players with a support group is climbing to the Everest base camp in order to take part in the world's first high-altitude chess tournament organized by the Russian Chess Federation.

The team is in good shape and in a good mood! Today our way lay from Phakding to the main city of the valley - the capital of the Sherpas Namche Bazaar (3450 m). We gained about 800 m in height, left at 9.00, arrived around 17. That is, it is clear that they were in no hurry, but with jokes and jokes they smoothly gained altitude.

The chess team wasted no time, the participants played several games "blindly". Along the way, exclamations like E2, G5 were heard every now and then, and when the others decided to clarify what this meant, it turned out that the guys were playing on the move without boards, keeping the whole game in mind. Was it possible? Something incredible! I didn't know until now that it was possible!

According to Andrey Minkov, and according to the results of the Russia - Nepal chess tournament, possible favorites for the upcoming match have already been determined. These are Alexander Ryazantsev, the grandmaster and coach of the Russian national team, and Yuri Kalinichenko, who decided to join the team at the last moment and ascends to the Everest summit with his charming wife Anastasia.

Along the way, we soaked up the beauty of the valley and felt the energy and special atmosphere of the Hillary Bridge, the name of a man revered among climbers.

In the evening we walked through the streets of Namche Bazaar at sunset, after dinner we divided according to interests.

A team of chess players trained their brains, but no longer with chess, a card game with some interesting name.

Another part of the team spent the evening playing dixie and talking about the peculiarities of brain activity depending on the height factor and not only with comments from our participant, Professor of neurology Eduard Yakupov, who runs his blog and helps people with sleep disorders.

Tomorrow is the day of acclimatization and the second night in Namche Bazaar.

Your guides are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova.

Nastya Kuznetsova, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Nepal/Lukla, Evechess 2024 team news.

Hello everyone! We had some important news today. First of all, the whole team flew from Kathmandu to Lukla! Two helicopters flew from Kathmandu and took off at 5 and 7 a.m., the other half of the team took off to Lukla from Ramechap and left Kathmandu at 2 a.m.

The team gathered in Lukla and went on the route to the Everest base camp. Today's destination is a great lodge in Phakding on the riverbank, where you can still enjoy a hot shower and heated white sheets. 

Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow's transfer to the capital of the Sherpas Namche Bazaar (3450 m), where we will spend 2 nights.

Your guides are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin and Anastasia Kuznetsova.

Phakding / Nepal.