Besogonova Anastasia

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Georgy Bushuev reports from the Elbrus region.

Good day to all! Update from the international group of the 7 Summits Club "Highfive". Today, August 11, the group in full force successfully climbed to the top of Elbrus. In perfect weather! Revenge was a success! Most of the group is already on their way to the airport.

The Southern Elbrus region and the "Highfive" group welcome! On August 8, we attempted to storm the Western summit of Elbrus, in a short weather window after a thunderstorm. Weather conditions (possibility of repeated thunderstorms, cloudiness, wind, precipitation) allowed to climb only to the height of 5250 m, after which the decision was made to turn around. The guests cope with all the difficulties of the big mountains with dignity.

We are preparing for the revenge from August 10 to 11 in full force.

Group guide: Georgy Bushuev.

Georgy Bushuev, the guide of the 7 Summits Club sends from the Elbrus region:

 Hello to everyone from the southern slopes of Elbrus! Today the international group of the 7 Summits Club "Highfive" moved to the upper camp, to the refuge on the slopes of Elbrus. After resting, we went to the area of the Rufuge of Eleven, where we held snow and ice training. It was hot! Now in the evening we are meeting the sunset...

Good day to all! The 7 Summits Club group called "High Five" made its first acclimatization rotation. In good weather, we climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the cafe "Ai". Good pace and good mood! Guests from the States and Lebanon get acquainted with Russian and Caucasian culture. First of all, with the cuisine. Let's move on!

Group guide Georgy Bushuev.

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed Pastukhov Rocks today. The weather was gorgeous, wonderful views of the mountains of the Main Caucasus Range opened up. At this point, all three groups have completed their acclimatization cycle. Tomorrow is a day of rest and at night we will storm the summit of Elbrus.

The friendly and purposeful group "Northern Scoundrels" under the leadership of Karina Mezova acclimatizes before climbing Elbrus on the North side. We wish the weather and good luck to the climbers! We believe in every participant! May everything turn out great on the day of the ascent!

Anastasia Besogonova, manager of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Chile:
The Pacific coast is cool at night and in the morning, hot in the afternoon. Everything happens slowly and steadily. The first group of Ojos flies home, the next group is slowly coming to Baja Ingles.
For those who arrived a day earlier, intercontinental flights, a kaleidoscope of airports, worries about luggage are all over. You can wander along the shore of the bay, admire the beaches, try the freshest seafood in local restaurants. There are advantages to being slow, too.
Most of the group is arriving today, and a completely different story will begin.

Wonderful news from the group "Four Comrades" under the leadership of Karina Mezova. Yesterday, August 2, the group in full force climbed the Eastern peak of Elbrus, 5621 m. Well done! Congratulations to all participants and guides!  Today the group descends to Emmanuel's Glade.

The second group of "Deflated Cheeks" led by Alexander Avtomonov safely crossed from north to south today. Details of the ascent will be later.

On July 29, the acclimatization of two parallel groups aiming for the Summits of Elbrus from the north began.  The first group (4 participants) chose an ambitious and difficult route "The Cross of Elbrus": a traverse from north to south with ascent to the Eastern and Western Summits. The working name of the team is "Deflated Cheeks", the main guide of the team is Alexander Avtomonov.

The second group (4 participants) chose the name "Four Comrades". The goal of the team is to climb the Eastern Peak from the north and descend to the north. The main guide of the group is Karina Mezova.

Yesterday, both teams walked to the glade of "Stone Mushrooms". A transfer to the base camp on the moraine (3800 m) is planned for today. Good luck and good weather to both teams!

A group of the 7 Summits Club with a guide Evgeny Fedyunin made a successful ascent on Mount Elbrus from the North. The Eastern peak (5621 m) was reached on August 3th, at 11: 40. All the group members and guides climbed to the highest point. Today the group is moving to Pyatigorsk: to relax and celebrate. The program has been successfully completed.