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The group Iskorka of the 7 Summits Club held the first day of classes as part of the Mountainering School program in Khibiny

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorozhukov, reports from Khibiny: Greetings from the group Iskorka from Khibiny! We are moving on with the program. Today we spent the whole day on the rocks, practicing climbing and descending ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorozhukov, reports from Khibiny:

Greetings from the group Iskorka from Khibiny! We are moving on with the program.  Today we spent the whole day on the rocks, practicing climbing and descending on vertical fixed ropes. Then there was a little rock climbing, and we smoothly moved on to snow classes. We are all pleasantly tired right now and we are resting before tomorrow's classes.

 Guides Alexey Lonchinsky, Ratmir Mukhametzyanov, Alexander Dorojukov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit!  The “Space group” of the 7 Summits Club made a successful ascent on the summit of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Lyudmila Korobeshko, a guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania: March 13th. Greetings from Africa! This morning, our Space Team climbed on the summit of Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak! It was not easy - the wind and cold, but the views from ... read more

Lyudmila Korobeshko, a guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

 March 13th. Greetings from Africa! This morning, our Space Team climbed on the summit of Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak! It was not easy - the wind and cold, but the views from the top and the fact that we managed to overcome themselves paid off all the difficulties.

At the top, we opened a bottle of champagne and photographed Klim's book (we also did not forget to take pictures of ourselves). Already in the Kosovo camp, we were hit by hail, but this did not overshadow the joy of victory.

Now we have gone down to the Millennium. We wash off and eat off. We're going back to civilization tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Transglobal Car Expedition continues to move towards the North pole, now completely in autonomous mode

North Pole. The Transglobal Car Expedition continues despite the fact that one of its leaders, Alexander Abramov, had to leave it for a while due to the lawlessness of the Canadian authorities. March 1–5, 2024 We've left Resolute, Nunavut, the ... read more

The Transglobal Car Expedition continues despite the fact that one of its leaders, Alexander Abramov, had to leave it for a while due to the lawlessness of the Canadian authorities.

March 1–5, 2024

We've left Resolute, Nunavut, the last community on our route before the North Pole. It was hard. We have to have everything we need for two to three months! But we are ready.

 166km achieved on the way to the North Pole, which is a really good pace. A few bits of difficult ice, but we think our satellite and radar images are helping a lot.

 March 6–10, 2024

We had interesting days working on our vehicles with the windbreak of the abandoned Isachsen weather station. We took breaks by exploring the buildings, but of course leaving everything intact as we found it. We also took a terrific trip a few km away to see a C-47 that crashed in 1949 with all eight on board suffering only minor injuries. A haunting but beautiful icon in the white desert.

 Then we got our first real taste of pack ice and open leads. There was a good amount of ice chipping to make a route over the pressure ridges, then we got to an open water lead that we were planning to cross - getting the boat ready - but it opened so much wider and so quickly that we elected to look for another route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completion of the program of the Quetzal group of the 7 Summits Club in Mexico: Puebla – eruption of the Popocatepetl volcano - Mexico City 

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico: Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! The final news from us, in which I will try to fit the most striking events that have happened to us over the past 24 ... read more

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico:

Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! The final news from us, in which I will try to fit the most striking events that have happened to us over the past 24 hours. So, in order, in the form of a kaleidoscope.

1, When we left our partner Roberto's cozy hostel in Zoapan, we left a significant mark behind us. Quetzal's initiative group organized the decoration of the flag of the 7 Summits Club in the living room, in which dozens of flags of different countries and companies were hung, but ours was not there. Now there is!

 

 

2. On the way to Puebla, we managed/were lucky enough to see the real eruption of the Popocatepetl volcano. They write about him everywhere now, even the airport was closed in Puebla.

 

 

 3. Puebla itself. Two hours is negligible for such a paradise tourist center. You can wander for hours - the unique churches of the 16th century, the church of Santo Domingo of the Dominican Order, in which the altar and decorations are made of bread, countless streets with many souvenir shops. And, of course, we learned how to drink tequila. Only with sangrita now!

 

 

4. From Puebla, we returned to Mexico City, stayed in one of the best hotels in the city of Barcelo, in the Premier Suite. It is worth noting separately that according to the program we had the best hotels and haciendas, you can also write a lot about this. Only 20 minutes for accommodation, and for a festive dinner and an award ceremony. Many kind words and wishes, discussion of plans for future programs. I am glad that I was able to share the joy and emotions of climbing with such a great group!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Girls Group of the 7 Summits Club on the descent from Kilimanjaro, Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro. The group Super Girls of the 7 Summits Club celebrates the successful ascent on the descent from Kilimanjaro. The participants and guides spent the night at the Horombo hut. In the morning, after breakfast and traditional dances by the ... read more

The group Super Girls of the 7 Summits Club celebrates the successful ascent on the descent from Kilimanjaro. The participants and guides spent the night at the Horombo hut. In the morning, after breakfast and traditional dances by the local staff, the team went down the valley. To continue the celebration at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Space group of the 7 Summits Club passed the Lava Tower and reached Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Lyudmila Korobeshko, Super-guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania: Greetings from Africa! From Barranco camp at 3900m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group! Yesterday we made the trek to the Shira Cave camp. On the way, we ... read more

Lyudmila Korobeshko, Super-guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

Greetings from Africa!  From Barranco camp at 3900m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group! Yesterday we made the trek to the Shira Cave camp. On the way, we met two species of African mice, a dozen brazen white-necked ravens and many endemic plants. An evening of song and dance was held in the camp before dinner. Our Tanzanian team sang to us in Swahili, and we answered them with Katusha. Everyone was satisfied.

We had dinner with borscht with garlic and all sorts of pickles, went to bed early, because the next day there was a long walk ahead.

The morning of March 10 greeted us with a stunning sunrise and fragrant Ethiopian coffee (thoughtfully purchased at the transfer in Addis Ababa). We started at about 9 a.m. in parallel with our friends, the "26 Baku commissars" (a large group of Kenyan climbers).

After 3 hours of climbing, a tea point was set up. An hour later we had lunch near the Lava Tower at 4600.

After lunch, we started to descend towards the camp. The rain scared us at first, but it stopped quickly. On the way, we arranged a photo shoot with incredibly beautiful thickets of senecia. We went down to Barranco's camp almost at 6 pm. Tomorrow we will storm the Barranco Wall. Getting ready - sharpening ice axes, checking platforms (joke). In fact, we are taking a shower (partially) and plan to drink some white at dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details of the ascent of the 7 Summits Club group Quetzal to the Orizaba volcano in Mexico

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico: Greetings from Mexico! Details of the successful ascent of the Quetzal group to the summit of the Orizaba volcano. In the afternoon, after a short acclimatization ... read more

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico:

Greetings from Mexico! Details of the successful ascent of the Quetzal group to the summit of the Orizaba volcano. In the afternoon, after a short acclimatization trek, we had time to rest and even sleep. In general, the acclimatization was successful, and our attitude was the most determined. The route from the South is not often used by Orizaba. So, our Mexican guide Julio, who goes to the summit twice a week in the season, was here with us for the first time this season. All the other ascents he had were from the North. The route from the South is mainly an ascent along a loose trail and some sections of large stones. In places, the trail is not obvious, which brought its own difficulties. The last 200 meters is a loose slope, covered with small and medium-sized stones, and a rock hazard. We were the first on the route, so there was no chance that someone would drop rocks on us.

 Going out at midnight at night did not affect our well-being in any way. In my opinion, the difference of 9 hours with Mexico is beneficial here. When it's midnight here, it's 9 a.m. in Moscow. The body does not have time to fully adapt to a different time zone, and it is not necessary to struggle with sleep, as in Kilimanjaro, for example. We are at a good pace, we climbed to the top in 7 hours and 15 minutes. The sun was already shining. We took a bunch of photos and videos. To be honest, we were not even very tired. The descent took only 2.5 hours. But, it should be noted that the pre-summit 200 meters on the descent require special concentration and attention, since the slope is quite steep, 25-30 degrees. After a light snack, we moved to Zoapan, where we were served a delicious lunch with wine, and then to Puebla. Sorry if the report turned out to be boring… But I promise you interesting news from Zoapan later. And a photo report from Puebla, where we have an excursion part of the program today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Nepal, preparations are underway to receive the expeditions of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club to Mount Everest

Everest. Preparations have begun for our huge expedition to Mount Everest this year. 25 Sherpas are collecting cargo. The day after tomorrow, they fly to the Everest Base Camp. The Sherpas still have to level the glacier and set up camp. They will ... read more

 Preparations have begun for our huge expedition to Mount Everest this year. 25 Sherpas are collecting cargo. The day after tomorrow, they fly to the Everest Base Camp. The Sherpas still have to level the glacier and set up camp. They will have a whole month to do this.

And our participants arrive only on April 12th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit! The group of the 7 Summits Club “Super Girls” made an ascent on the summit of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. News from Kilimanjaro, the Super Girls team. Today, all 9 girls climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. 5 of them go to the Main Peak. And 4 - to the edge of the crater, at Gilmans Point. Everyone is happy. This is the first success of the Super Girls ... read more

News from Kilimanjaro, the Super Girls team. Today, all 9 girls climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.  5 of them go to the Main Peak. And 4 - to the edge of the crater, at Gilmans Point.

Everyone is happy. This is the first success of the Super Girls project. All the Girls are on fire! This ascent will always remain in my heart…

The project manager Alexander Abramov. The operator Ilya Gladkikh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Space group of the 7 Summits Club ascended on March 8 to the Machame camp on Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Lyudmila Korobeshko, à guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania: Greetings from Africa! From the Machame camp at 3000m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group! Yesterday we started our ascent of Kilimanjaro. During the first ... read more

Lyudmila Korobeshko, à guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

Greetings from Africa! From the Machame camp at 3000m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group!  Yesterday we started our ascent of Kilimanjaro. During the first day, we reached the Machame camp at an altitude of 3000. On the way, we got soaked through under a tropical downpour. But by sunset, the downpour had stopped. So we had a chance to admire both the sunset and the stars. Today we go further, at 3900, to the Shira camp.

 

 

 

 

 

The group Quetzal of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the base camp on the Southern side of the Orizaba volcano

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! Yesterday we went up to the camp at 4,500 m from the South. The journey took a little over two hours, it was not boring ... read more

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico

Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! Yesterday we went up to the camp at 4,500 m from the South. The journey took a little over two hours, it was not boring and very informative to look at the Mexican countryside. March is the end of the Orizaba season, besides us there are two other small groups in the camp, there is enough space for everyone. Yesterday afternoon we walked to the refuge, such a good-quality building with a small kitchen and bunks for 25 people. The mountain is very close, at hand and does not cause any fears from the outside, nevertheless, with whom we communicated, they say that it was not easy. We take note of this, tune in and believe in our success. Today, at midnight local time, we go out to storm. Wish us good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

The mountaineering school of the 7 Summits Club in Khibiny continues to work. The NP2 branch has already made its second ascent to the top of Takhtarvunchorr

The guide-instructor of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Selivanov: The NP2 group made an ascent to the summit of Takhtarvunchorr along route 2A of the difficulty category with nsme"X". It was windy and cold at the top, snowy, but the mood was ... read more

The guide-instructor of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Selivanov:

 The NP2 group made an ascent to the summit of Takhtarvunchorr along route 2A of the difficulty category with nsme"X". It was windy and cold at the top, snowy, but the mood was festive. From the top, we congratulated all the girls on the holiday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits SuperGirls Club on March 8 taught wonderful gifts and prepared to storm the summit of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania: Today is March 8th. Congratulations to the whole Supergirls team! Flowers for 4800! Masai jewelry and silver heart pendants with a gold ice axe. Then cake and ... read more

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Today is March 8th. Congratulations to the whole Supergirls team! Flowers for 4800! Masai jewelry and silver heart pendants with a gold ice axe.  Then cake and hugs.  All the girls are still in shock.

Tonight we are going to storm the summit of Kilimanjaro. Wish us good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits SuperGirls Club climbed the Kibo hut on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. And tomorrow, on March 8th, they will have a day of rest

Kilimanjaro. Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania: Today, our Super Girls team heroically moved from Camp Horombo 3800 to Camp Kibo 4800. We are at the very foot of the mountain. A fine snowball is falling. But we ... read more

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Today, our Super Girls team heroically moved from Camp Horombo 3800 to Camp Kibo 4800. We are at the very foot of the mountain. A fine snowball is falling. But we are not discouraged! After all, tomorrow is a Day of rest and celebration on March 8th.

We have prepared gifts for the girls. Which ones, we will write tomorrow!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group SuperGirls of the 7 Summits Club held an acclimatization photo shoot on Zebra Rocks on the slopes of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania: Today on Kilimanjaro, the SuperGirls team had a rest day at the Horombo 3800m camp. But, of course, we did not waste it on felting. And they staged a powerful ... read more

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Today on Kilimanjaro, the SuperGirls team had a rest day at the Horombo 3800m camp. But, of course, we did not waste it on felting.  And they staged a powerful photo shoot.

At first, in team jackets.  And then in safari, dresses and swimsuits. We didn't post all the photos... eh!

The mood is great, everyone is having an afternoon nap now. Tomorrow we will move to Kibo camp at an altitude of 4800 m.

All the girls of the 7 Summits Club - happy 8th of March!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit! The group of the 7 Summits Club Quetzal made an acclimatization ascent to the top of the La Malinche volcano in Mexico

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico: Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! Yesterday we had the third day of the program, climbing La Malinche, 4462 m. Why are we Quetzal? This is in honor of a ... read more

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico:

Greetings from Mexico from the Quetzal group! Yesterday we had the third day of the program, climbing La Malinche, 4462 m. Why are we Quetzal? This is in honor of a small unusual bird that is found only in Central American countries and is a symbol in many of them. In Guatemala, for example, the country's currency is called the quetzal. And we also call it the firebird.

 We are leaving our cozy hacienda today, we spent two nights here. The hacienda is an estate with many buildings, in the architectural style of colonial times, in which both owners and employees lived.

And the main event of yesterday - we climbed La Malinche. We gained almost 1400 m in 4.5 hours. Everyone successfully coped, admired the beautiful views, and tired, but satisfied with the stage we had passed, returned to our hacienda. At dinner, the appetite was excellent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Super Girls Club climbed the Horombo hut, again in the rain

Kilimanjaro. Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania: It rained all day. From lunch to evening. The team reached the Horombo Hut. The height is 3800. Now everyone is tired and passed out to sleep. All the participants ... read more

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

It rained all day. From lunch to evening. The team reached the Horombo Hut. The height is 3800. Now everyone is tired and passed out to sleep. All the participants feel good. Only we can't dry our shoes for two days. But the girls are not discouraged. After all, this is the SuperGirls team! Tomorrow will be an interesting day of rest. We're going to do a photo shoot at Zebra Rocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new group of the 7 Summits Club has started a program of climbing the Orizaba volcano in Mexico

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico: Greetings from Mexico! A new team of the 7 Summits Club has arrived in Mexico City on the Seven Volcanoes program and go to Orizaba (5636 m), the highest volcano in ... read more

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico:

  Greetings from Mexico! A new team of the 7 Summits Club has arrived in Mexico City on the Seven Volcanoes program and go to Orizaba (5636 m), the highest volcano in North America. First day: arrival of the group and acquaintance with Mexico City, the largest city in Central America. And today, on the second day, we visited the famous pyramids of Teotihuacan. They really look mysterious and keep a lot of secrets. But our guide Natalia gave exhaustive explanations to all our questions. Undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world and the mysteries of mankind.

After the tour, we had a delicious lunch at the national cuisine restaurant. We tasted pulque, a local drink made from fermented agave juice, and everyone was satisfied. After lunch, we moved to the town of Huamantla, closer to La Malinche Park, where tomorrow we are going to acclimatize to the peak of the same name with a height of 4,500 m. Yes... we are housed in an ancient hacienda, an estate from colonial times, which I will tell you about tomorrow. And about the name of the band, which we have almost decided on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wonderful video:  The team of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Mandara Hut on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro. Anastasia Kuznetsova, Manager of the 7 Summits Club: Today our SuperGirls team went on the Marangu route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It rained for almost 5 hours, all the way to Mandara Hut. But we were not discouraged. The girls are great ... read more

Anastasia Kuznetsova, Manager of the 7 Summits Club: Today our SuperGirls team went on the Marangu route on Mount Kilimanjaro.

It rained for almost 5 hours, all the way to Mandara Hut. But we were not discouraged. The girls are great fighters! We did it!  In the evening, we celebrated the birthday of our cameraman Ilya Gladkikh. Everyone is happy. Tomorrow we move to the Horombo camp at 3800.

 

 

 

 

The participants of the mountaineering school of the 7 Summits Club in Khibiny have already begun to make educational ascents

News of the mountaineering school in Khibiny NP1 department. Today we had a day of practical training on natural terrain. The main goal was to prepare for the terrain that we will have on the upcoming route. Since our route will be ... read more

News of the mountaineering school in Khibiny

NP1 department. 

Today we had a day of practical training on natural terrain. The main goal was to prepare for the terrain that we will have on the upcoming route. Since our route will be technically simple, but there will be a lot of snow, we held snow classes.  We learned how to trail snow, walk with an ice axe, performed "self-arrest" in the snow, on a snowy slope in several stages. We spun through the back, spun through the side, walked in ropes.

We got to know a little more about the structure of crampons and learned how to put them on. After that, we returned home, where there was a lecture section.

We got acquainted with the itinerary documentation, with the itinerary, told how it goes in the alpine camps, who is the graduate, who is responsible for safety, how the itinerary is filled out. And in the description of the route, we studied our route, drew the attention of the climbers to important points. We chose tactics and discussed it, selected equipment for tomorrow's route, told how to navigate the route, what, again, to pay attention to.

Guides: Ratmir Mukhametzyanov, Alexey Lonchinsky.

 Department of NP2

We climbed to the summit of Yugspor along route 1B "Damsky" on the left side of the South buttress.  There was a lot of snow on the route, as always in winter Khibiny, but visibility was excellent. On the descent, the aurora borealis was observed during the day in the form of a rainbow column over the neighboring peak.

Guide: Andrey Selivanov.