Everest BC (Nepal)(5364) - Page 11

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club:

Greetings from Nepal! There is a  guide of 7 Summits in Nepal, Andrey Berezin. Today, the trek to Everest base camp began. All of our large group, consisting of 12 members, is in Kathmandu. Here is sill a summer -  warm, 25 degrees. Tomorrow – we have a flight to Lukla and the beginning of the trek. Wait for further news from Lukla.

From October 14, a large group of 7 summits Club (15 people) goes on a trek around  Manaslu in Nepal. It is noteworthy that our great friend, the legendary Nicholas Cherny person takes part in this expedition. He is Honored master of sports and Senior trainer of the most prominent Russian Himalayan expeditions. And he is the world record holder as the oldest guide, climbed with clients on Everest. In 2009 he was 71 years old.

During the expedition "Around Manaslu" the film-makers will continue shooting the film, tentatively titled "360".

Alexander Tishkov and Andrey Berezin will be expedition guides.

After this expedition, about  a week, two programs  will start:

Trekking to base camp of Everest. The Guide - Andrey Berezin.

Climbing Island Peak with Vladimir Kotlyar.

And then immediately - Climbing Mera Peak with Vladimir Kotlyar.

Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club:

 Group POZITIV FM climbed on Island Peak!!!! Six of the seven members. Elena was slightly ill so stayed to wait for us down the valley.

Maria Kirienko, member of the group:

2 may 2017, 13:30, Island Peak, 6189 meters above the sea level. Thank you very much to our SUPER guide Vladimir Kotlyar for amazing support!!!

Ivan Pominov, member of the group:

It's a beautiful mountain, a magnificent trek. More than 100 km through the mountains. Great team Positive FM. And incredible guide and friend Vladimir Kotlyar.

 Friends, it was very cool! Thanks to The 7 Summits Club. And most importantly – thanks to the Mountain that allowed!

Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club: the Positive FM  group  had  today a day of rest  and a day of acclimatization in the region of Namche Bazaar. As the saying goes, if a rest - you stay active, if a holiday – it's for sport!

Svetlana Nuzhum,  a guide of the 7 Summits Club: April 22. Our cheerful company today went  out to Everest Base camp. However, not without adventure: we had to sit at the airport for 5 hours waiting for the flight to Lukla. But we're not looking for easy ways! And here, reunited with our two lucky people who managed to leave 6 hours before, we finally started to Phakding. And at a very good pace we got to our first camp.

Vladimir Kotlyar. a guide of the 7 Summits club:  

The group "Grandsons of Captain Grant" visited the base camp of Everest and ascended to Kalapatar! All the participants of the expedition fulfilled their goal, all - well done!

 Good morning to the 7 Summits Club from Vladimir Kotlyar and the group "Grandsons of Captain Grant" from Dibuche !!!!

Have a nice day and a good mood!

 After lunch:

“The grandsons of Captain Grant” team - in Dingboche! We changed the thread of the route a little, so it is more interesting)))

The group "Grandsons of Captain Grant" continues the march to the base camp of Everest. April 12 was devoted to acclimatization.

The guide of the team Vladimir Kotlyar sent a new portion of photos and video appeal ...

Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club: The group "Grandsons of Captain Grant" reached Namche-Bazaar!

Everything is cool! All done well!

Vladimir Kotlyar:

The group, which gave the name "Grandsons of Captain Grant", flew to Lukla and made its first crossing - to Phakding. All is perfect!!!  The Valley of  Khumbu met us with flowers!

Today, the group of 7 Summits Club, all members, under the leadership of our guide Vladimir Kotlyar climbed Island Peak – the famous Himalayan peaks. Well done! Watch the video clip directly from the top!

Svetlana Nuzhum, guide of 7 summits Club:

Hello Everyone! The last 3 days we had a communication problem, and we have so much news! The 30th of October we reached Gorak Shep, had a bite and immediately went to the base camp of Everest. The march took about 3 hours there and back. And yesterday morning, the 31st of October, we stood on the summit of Kala Pattar (5550м). Weather, as a fact, throughout  all the track, stood great – no cloud and no wind. The views are super! In general, we are all happy. Today we dropped 1000 meters and get warm in Deboche. Tomorrow we will descend to Namche.

Svetlana Nuzhum, 7 Summits Club guide, program track to the base camp of Mount Everest:

Namaste! We have come to Tengboche (3870 m). Yesterday, as planned, we went to the "Everest View" hotel and Khumjung. The weather is wonderful, cloudless sky. We enjoy views of Everest and  it lures. The team feels great. Tomorrow we go to Pheriche…

Svetlana Nuzhum, a guide of 7 summits Club: Hurray, we in Phading! After a long wait at the airport, in connection with the jam in the airspace Kathmandu, we finally got to Lukla. Despite the delay, we went further in a good mood and pace, and after 3 hours was Phakding. We even went down to the river Dudh-Kosi and some even put legs in the water. Now go to dinner and go to bed – it’s been a long day!

   Season of lectures open, opened successfully. Club Manager of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Tishkov read the first lecture. We heard a detailed account of the fact that it is important to consider when planning a trip to Nepal. All of the most curious and interesting points, some historical facts, trekking routes and much more.

It was very interesting. Thanks to everyone who came to see us. It was nice to see the face inspired by the desire to travel, to conquer the peaks and discover new corners of this planet.

We are waiting for the next session on October 13 on the Gala evening of  the 7 Summits Club - birthday! Details about the Gala evening ....

 On Sunday the first team of the 7 Summits Club in this season, arrived in Kathmandu. Tomorrow they will go to the trekking route to Everest Base Camp. This is Tatiana and Oleg Yusupov, who will be accompanied by representatives of our subsidiary Nepalese companies 7 Summits Adventures. This year, Nepal is waiting guests with a special sense. After the disastrous earthquake for local people is particularly important to  get tourists back.

So, Welcome! Welcome!

Tashi Tenzing, multiple climber of Mount Everest, the youngest son of Pem Pem, the eldest daughter of the great Tenzing Norgey. November 30th he will be 50 years old! The date worthy to tell the history of his life, continuing the great generation of Tenzing.

"The famous GRANDPA of our hero was born in the highlands of the Khumbu in Nepal. Later, as an adult, he moved to Darjeeling (India). It is likely that in fact he was born in Tibet. After birth, was named Namgyal Wangdi. Then, on the advice of Lama was named by parents as Tenzing Norgay, which means "happy wealthy supporter of religion." He did not attach much importance to his exact age, proper names and their transcription (Sherpas at the time did not use written and accurate calendar in the home). Date of birth he defined approximately, according to the memoirs of mother about the weather and the harvest. "

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Arrival to Nepal, whether you visited this country before or a newcomer, is always a thrill. Especially, when you have a wonderful reception by 7 Summits Club office in KATHMANDU. #Gokarna Forest resort where we are staying is a ranch full of wonders. Starting with curious monkeys, jungle walks, SPA on premises and very polite and helpful personell.
Our group is here to see how international and Nepalese efforts of overcoming the major 2015 earthquake aftermath is taking effect on tourists and tourism industry in general. Kathmandu office of 7 Summits Club is located in the trading center of the city and full of memorabilia, authographs, books and awards.

Going around historical center and surroundings of Kathmandu, we can see that 2015 earthquake did a lot of damage. Over 1000 people lost their lives in Kathmandu itself. At the same time, many buildings had survived 8+ magnitude #earthquake in Nepal. Probably it's because all buildings tight up together with concrete, masonry, metal frames, that it makes one monolith net of houses, knitted into each other for centuries. Many buildings are still not rebuilt. Not enough funding. And funding comes from tourism - mountaineering, climbing, trekking, rafting, historical sightseeing, spiritual searches, and many others. And the tourists are not here. Tourism had dropped 50 to 70 percent in different segments. It will be a bigger post later on this subject. So stay tuned.

Olga Rumyantseva from Nepal: in recent days, we drove many miles and saw many interesting things. We watched the sunrise view on Annapurna. We walked through the wonderful town of Bandipur. We talked with the grandson of Tenzing Norgay. He answered our numerous questions and we were invited to Kathmandu to come to his home for a Cup of tea.

We passed a trekking in the jungle, where monkeys rode and through the rice fields.
Was went on rafts down the river. For many of our comrades this was the first such experience. It was very funny and wet.

Today we arrived at Royal Chitwan nature reserve where we were met by elephants. And then during the jeep Safari we saw rhinos, crocodiles, deer, mongoose and numerous birds.

Olga Rumiantseva from Nepal: 

 Today we visited Kathmandu. Moreover, we got acquainted with the capital in very different ways. We went to see the stupa of Boudhanath. It is being rebuilt after the earthquake. But, despite the fact that the top of the stupa demolished, the atmosphere of the place is preserved.

In the monasteries the monks pray, in souvenir shops to tourists trying to sell the most incredible things.

 Then we went to Swayambhunath. Having 365 steps on the road photographing numerous monkeys, we cleaned our karma, and looked at Kathmandu with the bird's eye view.

 After that we went to the Kathmandu city, on the famous Freak street. No freaks or hippies we discovered there. Looked at the consequences of the earthquake, as this part is in Kathmandu has suffered enough.

 In the end of the day, we went to visit the Director of our Nepali office – Mingma Sherpa. He invited us to visit his home to meet the family and enjoy traditional Nepalese food.

 Tomorrow morning we fly to one of the paradises of Nepal - Pokhara.