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Want to be the hero of the film "High-Altitude Gene 3"? We've already assembled half the team, and another 17 people are on the waiting list. If you want to participate, it's time to hurry!

Filming for the final part of the legendary trilogy, " High-Altitude Gene 3," begins in 2026. The action takes place on Annapurna, at 8,091 m.

We are recruiting participants for the expedition that will form the basis of the film.

Participation requirements:

- Experience in climbing 7,000–8,000 m;

- Participation fee paid by December 30, 2025;

- Final audition with the film director.

Only 10 spots on the team.

We accept applications by email: info@7vershin.ru

The application deadline is December 25th. This will be the final, third film in the High-Altitude Gene trilogy.

On November 29, at the gala evening of the Russian Mountaineering Federation, the main national award of the year, the Golden Ice Axe of Russia, was presented. The winner was the team of climbers who completed the first ascent of the eight-thousander Manaslu via a new route. It should be noted that before the main ascent, they reached the summit via the standard route without supplemental oxygen. We congratulate team leader Andrey Vasiliev and participants Natalia Belyankina, Sergey Kondrashkin, Vitaly Shipilov, and Kirill Eiseman! We wish you success in your future projects and look forward to any collaboration in the high mountains!

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Kathmandu! The last members of our Mera Peak expedition flew home today. Unfortunately, prolonged bad weather and record snowfall prevented us from completing the program with a successful ascent.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Hello everyone! We haven't had any news, we've been hanging around here in Nepal, trying to fit everything in. In the end, those who needed to return home traveled 15 hours by jeep to Kathmandu and made it on time! Two of us, including myself, stayed behind to wait for the weather to improve. And we finally got it! We masterfully swerved through the traffic and reached Camp 3 by lunchtime. Those who made it, the other teams, were there by 10 p.m.! We were the first to reach the summit in the morning, right before the sun set. And neither the wind nor the lack of a trail stopped us. We made it ourselves. Great job!

Sergey, Evgeny, and our guide Boris!

Message from group guide Boris Egorov:

Our team arrived at Camp 3 at 6,400m this morning. The weather is great! We'll be heading out tonight to summit Ama Dablam! Wish us luck!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Prolonged bad weather in the Nepalese mountains prevented climbers from ascents, and our "Experienced Yaks" group opted to descend for a while. This morning, the team returned, flew by helicopter to Ama Dablam Base Camp. We had a quick lunch and immediately set out for Camp 1. There's a good weather window ahead! There's a lot of snow and a lot of people, but we'll keep trying! Wish us luck on our second attempt!

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from the highlands of Nepal! More specifically, from the high-altitude, snow-covered Khare Lodge (4,500 m). Today we made a short acclimatization hike near the village and held training sessions, practicing ascents and descents on a rope. There's a lot of snow; the locals say they don't remember seeing so much snow this time of year. But we're hoping for better weather.

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from the mountains of Nepal! Today, our super group "Badgers Gangsters" arrived at our high-altitude lodge, Khare, at an altitude of 4,950 meters. This is the last comfortable lodge; next comes the high camp, where we'll spend the night in tents. Tomorrow is a day of rest and snow training.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from the mountains of Nepal, from the super group "Badgers Gangsters"! Today we moved to the next high-altitude lodge – in the village of Thangnak, at 4,270 meters. The weather tested us today. It rained for the first part of the journey, and then snowed in the second. Good gear and a cheerful mood helped us overcome these difficulties. Tomorrow we move to the next high-altitude lodge, in Khare (4,900 meters).

The 7 Summits Club  Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

Hello everyone! We're going through tough times on Ama Dablam. Bad weather has arrived globally, but there's a window for climbing, and we're preparing to set out for Camp 1 tomorrow. We'll make a final decision tomorrow morning, though. Today, we decided to get our blood pumping and ran to the nearby village of Pangboche. We have good cappuccino at base camp, but it was just a change of scenery.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva sends from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from the "Anahata" group! Today we saw the sunrise with a view of Everest.

To achieve this, we had to wake up in the middle of the night and set out for Kala Pathar, the best viewpoint on our route. It was challenging, cold, and the altitude was taking its toll. Kala Pathar, although a small hill against the backdrop of the snowy giants, is actually 5,645 meters high. But our efforts were fully rewarded with marvelous views of Everest and its neighbors.

We watched the sun color the mountain peaks and bathe the beautiful Pumori in golden sunlight. It was a wonderful morning. After descending, we almost immediately flew by helicopter first to Lukla and then to Kathmandu.

By lunchtime, our entire team had gathered at the Yak and Yeti Hotel, where we enjoyed the blessings of civilization that we often overlook in everyday life.

In the evening, we will have a celebratory dinner. Everyone will receive commemorative awards—medals and diplomas. And then we will begin making plans for next year.

The 7 Summits Club Super Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Ama Dablam Base Camp! We, the experienced Yaks, are sitting here waiting for the weather. We were one day short of summiting. Right now, it's sunny, but the weather forecast says it's going to change dramatically soon. It's already gotten very cold, and the wind has picked up.

For now, we're resting and eating well. Today, we also went for an extra workout on a rock near the camp. We practiced different ascent and descent techniques.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

Physical greetings from the mountains of Nepal! Our group ascended to Chutanga Mountain Lodge (3,560m) on October 23rd. We traveled at a good pace in good weather. October 24th was a long and intense day, climbing Zatrwa Lapas Pass (4,620m) and descending to the next lodge, Thuli Kharka (4,220m). Along the way, our group acquired the nickname "Badger Gangsters." On October 25th, we arrived at the comfortable Kote Lodge. It has everything a modern person needs: internet, shower, and coffee. Today we'll rest, and tomorrow we'll hike to a viewpoint near the lodge. The group is in good spirits as we continue toward our destination.

Afsane Hessamifard summited Cho Oyu on October 12th, completing the "14 Eight-Thousanders" challenge. Congratulations!

 Afsaneh was born on January 25, 1976. She graduated from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Her profession is a sports physician and mountaineering instructor.

 Afsaneh began seriously mountaineering in 2017, first in the mountains of Iran. Then came:

2019 - Lenin Peak.

2021 - Manaslu.

2022 - Everest, K2, Broad Peak.

2023 - Ananpurna, Lhotse, Gasherbrum I and II, Nanga Parbat

2024 - Makalu and Shisha Pangma

2025 - Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu.

The 7 Summits Club guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Nepal to everyone from the "Anahata" group, who reached Everest Base Camp today and saw Everest up close! Or rather, we saw Everest first, and then reached Base Camp.

It was a very challenging day. First, we reached the village of Gorak Shep, drank tea there, and then headed to Base Camp, admiring the incredible peaks and glacier along the way.

Having reached the treasured stone marking the entrance to Base Camp, we took photos and continued our tour of the camp. We saw where the 7 Summits Club sets up their camp – it's very unusual to see these places without tents – then continued along the glacier to get a good look at the Klumbu Icefall. Incredible beauty surrounded us, and after enjoying the amazing views, we returned to Gorak Shep. In total, it took about seven hours of walking, and everyone was very tired, but it was worth it.

The 7 Summits Club Super Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Experienced Yaks" group successfully acclimatized on the slopes of Ama Dablam. We spent two nights at Camp 1 at 5,800 meters and climbed the rocks to Camp 2. We completed all the necessary technical aspects and had breakfast at Base Camp this morning. Tomorrow we'll rest and check the forecast for when to set out for the summit push.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the most energetic Anahata group, heading to Everest! Today we left the autumn landscapes behind and entered a world of big mountains and snow.

 This morning, after the obligatory morning exercises, we left the village of Dingboche and headed towards Lobuche, from where we will reach Everest Base Camp tomorrow. The weather continues to be wonderful – blue skies, sunshine, and white mountains. Everyone is, of course, very impressed by the enormous mountains looming above us. With such beautiful views, the journey passes unnoticed.

 We even crossed the pass, which looked quite impressive, at a brisk pace. Beyond the pass, we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers, and by lunchtime we arrived in Lobuche, checked into our lodge, and went for a walk.

It's a shame the clouds rolled in by evening, and we missed out on the sunset overlooking Nuptse.

We hope tomorrow we'll be treated to a sunset overlooking Everest.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva sends a message from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the "Anahata" group, continuing their journey toward Everest! Today we left magical Rivendale and moved from the forest zone into the high mountains to the village of Dingboche, located at an altitude of 4,340 meters. It wasn't a particularly difficult but very beautiful trek. The entire way, we admired the beauty of Ama Dablam, examining the mountain from different angles. More suspension bridges, yaks, and stupas were visible. And as we gained altitude, the green slopes became tinged with the bright red of autumn bushes.

We continue to be amazed and delighted by what we see every day. The village of Dingboche, although located at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, offers tourists very comfortable accommodations (our rooms still have heated sheets) and cafes where you can drink delicious coffee and eat equally delicious pastries. However, the conditions are gradually becoming harsher. This doesn't bother us in the least. How can difficulties be upsetting when the surroundings are so beautiful?

Dmitry Semenov, a guide with the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from the mountains of Nepal! More specifically, from Lukla. Today we flew here from Kathmandu and tomorrow we will begin our trek to the summit of Mera Peak. The group is in excellent condition. Tomorrow will be a relatively easy day; the trek will only last about four hours, with an elevation gain of 700 meters. Good luck to everyone on the trails!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal! Our group assembled in Kathmandu today. We checked our gear, purchased the remaining items, and are now ready to head to Lukla. Tomorrow, our trek to the summit of Mera Peak will begin.