Everest BC (Nepal)(5364) - Page 7

Artem Rostovtsev, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Over the past two days, the group "Touching Everest" has climbed from the base camp to the second high-altitude camp at an altitude of 6400m. Everyone passed the baptism of the Khumbu icefall steadfastly, they were almost not afraid. The move from the first high-altitude camp to the second was planned with the support of additional oxygen, but the group decided to test themselves and pass it without doping. We coped perfectly, although in the first part of the route strong gusts of wind were a little disturbing. Tonight, the participants will have the opportunity to restore their strength with oxygen before tomorrow's decisive exit to 7100 m.

Alexander Dorojukov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the Namaste Shalom Aleikum group going to the Everest Base Camp! Today we had an anxious day. We were waiting for the weather for the flight to Lukla. we were worried and worried, and in the end we flew out. Then, according to the program, we moved to the village of Phaking. Along the way, we had to meet well-known suspension bridges and, of course, beautiful views.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club simultaneously begin their trekking to the Everest base camp.  Their routes differ only slightly. In one, Alexander Dorojukov works as a guide, in the other two women – Maria Bessogonova and Olga Startseva. All participants successfully flew to Kathmandu and stayed in a hotel.  The guides inspected equipment, all people walked around the Tamel and part of the group managed to visit the Monkey Temple - Swayambunath. In one of the groups we have the youngest participant - the boy Savva, who is 12 years old.

In the evening they had a festive welcome dinner in the unique restaurant of traditional Nepali cuisine at The Dwarika's Hotel. Everyone is flying to Lukla tomorrow. The mood is great!

Artem Rostovtsev, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

The team "Touching Everest" reached the base camp. We spent the previous two nights in the town of Lobuche, recovering from a vigorous climb. Which was not superfluous at all. Now at the base camp we are preparing for the main event – the "touch" itself. Today we held rope classes on the ice, we felt confident, tomorrow we will repeat and fix it. And then – into the icefall!

Artem Rostovtsev, super-guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Greetings to all from Periche from the team "Touching Everest". We are gradually gaining a foothold at new heights, today we spent the night at 4250m. We go according to the plan, along a beautiful path, in a good mood. Today we are moving to Lobuche.

Artem Rostovtsev, super-guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

News of the group "Touching Everest". Hello everyone from the scenic trail to the Everest base camp! This year it is loaded, there is a constant flow of tourists, and we are flowing with them towards the Big Mountain. After arriving in Lukla, the team reached Namche Bazaar in two days. Here we will rest for a day and then go further, or rather - forward, closer to our goal.

Olga Rumyantseva, member of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club "Everest-2022":

Today is the most beautiful day of trekking: we moved from Namche Bazaar to Dingboche. First of all, we were shown Everest and my favorite Ama Dablam. Secondly, we walked in rhododendron groves, enjoying their exuberant color.

Artem Rostovtsev, super-guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

The expedition of the 7 Summits Club team "Touching Everest" begins. All participants gathered in Kathmandu.  Today we spent half a day on local history, on excursions and tomorrow we will start our journey towards Everest. The group's program involves a trek to the Everest base camp and then an ascent to Camp 2 through the Khumbu icefall using additional ("artificial") oxygen.

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, leader of the Everest expedition, from Nepal:

Today our team moved from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.  Here we settled in the best hotel in the town - Sherpa Land. Each in a single room with a shower.

Since we have all-inclusive meals on the trek, we really overeat delicious Nepali food.  On the way, the rain caught us and we were wet for the last 2 hours. The day ended with a visit to the Irish Pub, this is a tradition of our expedition. Tomorrow will be a day of rest. And we will sleep for a long time.

Almost all the participants of the expedition gathered at the briefing.  Leader Alex Abramov told how the team will live in the coming days. And finally the whole team got together, it was also an evening of acquaintance of the expedition participants. Basically, most of them are familiar with each other from past ascents in the 7 Summits team. Elbrus, Kazbek, Orizaba, Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado - in general, a standard set. Someone climbed Lenin Peak. There are those who have been to Denali in Alaska.

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Today, our team of "Exclusive trekking to the Everest Base Camp with Alex Abramov" reached Pheriche at an altitude of 4200m. We were walking, admiring the beautiful views of the peak of Ama Dablam. Today is finally the first day of good weather. Tomorrow we have to reach Lobuche, at an altitude of 4900m. While mountain sickness bypasses us.

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Today, the team of "exclusive trekking to Everest Base Camp with Alex Abramov" has reached a new height. 3900 m, that is, Tengboche Monastery.  All team members are determined to reach the Everest Base Camp.

 Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the team "without Olivier"! Max Shakirov is in touch! We're spending the night in Deboche tonight. Part of the team is already in Lukla, they are waiting for tomorrow's departure to Kathmandu - they have an early flight to Moscow. The full results of our track are as follows.  Nikita and Sergey, who initially decided to go only to Kala Patthar, found the strength to walk to the Everest base camp as well.  Anna was able to put on a dress in a decent "minus" and the wind and appear before Everest in all its glory. Mikhail brought and photographed in the EBC with the flag "re:Store”. Valery Tebiev showed his son Alexander the Peak he climbed a few years ago from the closest possible distance. Alina and Yulia fulfilled their New Year's wish. Everyone is happy and satisfied and is already planning their future trips with the 7 Summits Club.

 Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal: Greetings to all from the team "Without Olivier"! Max Shakirov is in touch. Today our team reached the top point of our trek - the Everest base camp. And two of our team were able to climb Kala Patthar before that. The views were beautiful, but it was cold. Details later, but for now only one "final" photo.

Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal: Greetings from Lobuche, from the team "Without Olivier"! Max Shakirov is in touch. As yesterday and the day before yesterday, in excellent weather, we reached the highest overnight stay of our trek. Tomorrow we go to the Everest base camp and return back to Lobuche. The mood and conditions of all of us is fire!

Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal: Greetings and congratulations on the New Year from Dingboche from the team "Without Olivier"! Max Shakirov is in touch. On December 31, in the evening, we reached Deboche, admiring on the way to Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. The weather and hundreds of photos taken on the way made the mood of our New Year's party. Having opened a bottle of champagne brought from Moscow, we amicably celebrated the New Year in Magadan time. True, without olivier salad, but for that with jamon and sausage.

January 1st. The weather did not cease to please us and all the way from Deboche to Dingboche we stopped every now and then to capture the splendor surrounding us.

Tomorrow we leave for Lobuche. And we hope for the continuation of the weather extravaganza!

Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:  Greetings to all from the team of the 7 Summits Club from Namche! Max Shakirov is in touch. Half a meter of snow fell here last night, the beauty is indescribable. Weather disasters have made changes to the schedule of our progress to the goal. Now we have to go up without stopping to rest. We will celebrate the New Year in Deboche. Our team wishes everyone a Happy New Year and wishes each of you health, love and beautiful ascents!

Maxim Shakirov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal: Hello to everyone from Phakding! Max Shakirov is in touch! Today we still managed to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and make the transition to the place of the first overnight stay. We walked a little more than two hours to Phakding. With a good mood and appetite, we came to the cozy "Sherpa Guide Lodge", had a delicious dinner and went to bed. Tomorrow will be a difficult trek to Namche.  The mood and conditions in the team are excellent!!!

Maxim Shakirov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal: Hello everyone from Kathmandu!  It's nice to see this city filled with people, cars and scooters again! We have been trying to fly to Lukla for the second day to launch to our goal - the Everest base camp. But for now – there is non-flying weather… We believe that we will succeed in the near future. The mood and well-being of the participants is fire. We are looking forward to meeting the big mountains!

Viktor Volodin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Today the group of the 7 Summits Club "Mountaineer's Dream" visited the Everest base camp.  It's pretty deserted there, compared to spring. There are no people willing to climb Mount Everest in the fall. Although the weather is good, but it is much colder now than in spring. Good luck to all, and a lot of love!  And not only to the mountains.