"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news

Yesterday, July 17, a big group of the Tanzanian team from company Lemax from Taganrog arrived in Tanzania … A team of 23 persons committed a trip to the birthday of their leader, the founder of the company Leonid Matusevich. According to the plan the group should climb the highest mountain in Africa - Kilimanjaro by Machame route. The program is specially planned so that the day of the assault took place on the anniversary (60 years) of Leonid Matusevich. After the ascent of a part of the group will fly home, and second part will continue their trip a two-day safari in Tanzania's most interesting national parks.

Leonid Matusevich

A LEMAX team on Kamchatka

Good morning! This is Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of the program Climbing Elbrus with traverse into the North.. We did the traverse, by the whole team. But with the ascent to the very top we got a little snag. We were attacked by a storm, very strong, so ...

Well, in general, on the whole, we had a real climbing action. Fortunately, this happens rarely.

Well, nothing. We all passed this test with dignity. We waded through the storm, passed over crevasses in ... in conditions of absolute no visibility. In the end, we were safely down to the North side, had a walk around, visited the "mushrooms". And now, we are in the city of Kislovodsk. We are resting, warming the bones, enjoy what we've done. All are very happy. Especially me. That all.
Be happy! So long!

Hi, Seven Summits! It is Artem Rostovtsev from the slopes of Mount Elbrus. I worked with a small group of two people. Unfortunately, one "passenger" was not able to get out on the ascent. But I and Vasya Petrov, we went to the top the Western Peak and then (as a bonus) to the Eastern summit. At the moment, we went down somewhere at the height of 4800-4900. Hello from the slopes of Mount Elbrus!

Hello! This is Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of Climb Elbrus program. My group Todos Huntos made a successful ascent. We did it yesterday, in strong winds and not very favorable weather. But, nevertheless, we made the ascent at a very good pace. Well done! All members of the group. And we went down, unfortunately, not as planned - to the North, but back to the South. Due to bad weather, we decided that would be safer go back, where more people, less cracks. So we went down to Terskol, everything well.

Avalanche at camp 11 on Denali.

Caught in the storm on Squirrel hill

Victory Dinner

Pan Zygmunt climbed McKinley with our team, headed by Ludmila Korobeshko. This is his third peak in the team of 7 Summits Club (after Everest and Vinson). We are proud of friendship with such a person: a prominent politician, businessman, organizer of the largest economic forum and significant Running Festival, a marathon runner, climber, just a man of great culture and a great soul.

Berdychowski Zygmunt was born in 1960 in Krynica Zdroj (Poland) and now faithfully serves his native region. He graduated from the Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Law, was active in Solidarity, was a member of parliament of two convocations, worked in the Ministry of Agriculture. In recent years, Berdychowski engaged in development of the resort of Krynica Zdroj, Economic and Energy Forum and Running Festival.

Video with Zygmunt Berdychowski

Elbrus

Carstensz

Aconcagua

Hallo! It is Ludmila Korobeshko from the expedition to McKinley.... We are now at the top of Mount McKinley (Denali). All we reached the top. It was very difficult: strong wind, very cold. Several times we would go back. But we did not. We got to the top and now take pictures, make videos, and … call you. And soon ... we will go slowly down. In general, everything is fine. Hooray! We did it!

Hi! It says Vladimir Kotlyar, a guide of the program Climb Elbrus. Today we had a heroic attempt to climb to the top. Weather was crystal clear, but very, very, very strong wind. We went up to the height of 5550, and from there unfortunately we had to turn back. Because it was really dangerous. Now we sit in the refuge and look at the Elbrus: not just a cloud, beautiful view, but snowy flag fluttering in the 2 km - from the Western top to the Eastern.

So here we had such a heroic attempt. All the team was great. Turn around - it's a decent thing to do. Dmitry and Valera descend to the north and we are waiting for news from them. The rest of the group is now resting on LeapRus Refuge, tomorrow we will go down to Terskol. All the best!

Hello! This is Ludmila Korobeshko, I report from the expedition on McKinley (Denali). Today, as planned, we went into the assault camp (High camp) at 5200. In general, the weather in the morning was quite cold, but the fixed ropes it was warmer. However, when we reached the ridge leading to the camp, we got a strong wind. We came to the camp almost in a snowstorm, there was nothing to be seen. We walked for a long time, about 9-10 hours. We went out in 10 a.m. and came probably after 7 p.m.
Now we put the camp, sitting in tents. Strong wind, no visibility. While we will watch the weather. It is difficult to have any plans to build. ... But in general everything is fine, all people went into the camp, all are healthy.
Best regards!

Good afternoon! Ludmila Korobeshko reports from the expedition to McKinley. We are now in Camp Ranger, at 4300 ... Today, June 30th, we have a day of rest. Yesterday we nade a depot, as planned in the assault camp. In fact, the day was quite heavy. We woke up early, but it was very cold at night, probably minus twenty. So we decided to wait for the sun, and only 11 a.m. we left the camp. Gone with fixed ropes and a little more along the ridge to Washburn’s Thumb. We returned happy but tired. So today the rest is very logical. In addition, the snow began at night ... We rest, look at weather forecasts and are already preparing for a summit bid. As soon as the window will appear, we will try to go upstairs to the assault camp, well, then, according the weather - on the ascent. All members feel good. Best regards!

As many already know, because of the earthquake in Nepal, Everest this season has been closed. Our expedition had to abandon the climb and the film crew to interrupt the work on the film. Mountaineers have belief in this respect: Everest rarely let climb for the first time ...

But we are pleased to inform you that, despite all the difficulties, we will return to Everest next spring. And in the autumn of 2016, our film about the conquest of the highest mountain in the world will be screening on Channel! Russian TV…
And while see the trailer from already made footage.

Hello everyone! It is Vladimir Kotlyar, the new group began its work on the program "Climb Elbrus". Today is our first day of acclimatization. And now we are on our finishing point on the summit of Mount Cheget, at an altitude of 3500. The weather is bad, everything around is covered with clouds, hail and rain. But, in principle, something is visible. Here I am now, for example, I see a waterfall Girlish braids, the observatory, lake Donguz-Orun and the people standing around me. They feel good, they drink tea. And I think I will join them, because it will be warmer and more interesting.
That’s all... I go to drink tea. Adios!

In mid-June, the highest peak of North America Mount McKinley (Denali) was conquered by the Russians group composed of: Sergei Dmitriev, Irena Kharazova, Eugene Kravt and Alexander Utvenko. Today, Eugene sent us a selection of photos from the expedition. Mt.McKinley - it's really very, very beautiful place.

Thanks!

We once again congratulate the climbers!

Well done, definitely!

This is a guide of the Seven Summits Club Andrei Berezin. Today we climbed the western summit of Elbrus. The weather today was very bad. But two members of the whole group coped with this difficult task, and climbed to the top. They are: Tertychnyi Alexander and Tertychnyi Sergey. The rest of the group ... a part came to the saddle, a part .... After that we all went down together. ... And now they will think about new climbs.

Today - the day of departure of the Elbrus group of our guide Vladimir Kotlyar. The impressions they leave on the social networks.

"All day we went on the nearby trails - from Narzan Meadow to Terskol. According to conservative estimates, we went 12 km.
In the evening, our guide Volodya gave us certificates and T-shirts of the 7 Summits Club "for participation in the ascent" ...
The evening was ended in the distinctive restaurant "Captain Pitt", as it should be - fiery dances ....
In the morning we did a walking to the waterfall "Maiden's braids" in the hills above Terskol.
The weather was quite cool, we decided not to take fresh ice bath.
Distance traveled: 14 km, gained altitude from 2100 m to 2785 m.
And now ... to home!

Summit bid

After Summit

Hello! There is Ludmila Korobeshko from the expedition to McKinley. Today we had a day of adventure, so to speak. And the Mount showed to some extent, a difficult character. It all started as usual on the plan, as we planned. At 4 am we went out and walked through Windy Corner, we went to the place of getting a depot. And as we walked quickly and vigorously, we decided to bring our depot even to the Camp Ranger. We dug in it and on the way back, near Windy Corner, a strong wind started ... and also started a blizzard, snow. And all this went on until the camp. With difficulty we have found in this blizzard our camp. We were happy that we managed to do. The weather turned bad and our plans may change, but we have time to spare. Bye!

Have a Good day! It says Ludmila Korobeshko from the expedition on Denali (McKinley). ... Today we went to a camp at altitude of 3300 ... we were faster than yesterday. Now we set up a camp. I boil water. All people are in a good mood, they joke, having fun, it is great weather. Basically, according the plan for tomorrow, we have a day of rest. Half-rest, because in the morning we have to go pick up our depot. And the next day we will have to do depot above - to the camp of rangers. In general, everybody feels great. We are fine, do not worry about us.

That is a guide of the 7 Summits Club Vladimir Kotlyar, from the program “Climb Elbrus”. Today we had quite a tough day. Today we had a day of summit attempt. Yet only two of the six members of the group have reached the top. Almost all the group is in the Terskol now. I have stayed at the refuge with Sergey Bombusov and tomorrow we will make a second attempt to climb. Today, the top was climbed by Anton and Nadia. All the best, wish us luck for tomorrow!

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Sergei Bombusov on his page on Facebook

Hallo! This is Ludmila Korobeshko from the Kahiltna glacier. Today, June 21th, as planned, we took off from Talkeetna to the Kahiltna Glacier. We were lucky with the weather. Although the forecast was bad with rain or snow, in fact it was much better.

We flew in general, without any troubles, on the glacier. We set up a camp here. Today we will have a little crevasses exercise, then we rest a bit. And by going to night mode of walking, somewhere at 2 am we plan to go to the next camp.

All people feel fine. Bye!

Ludmila Korobeshko from Talkeetna, Alaska.

Today, June 20th we are finally altogether, joined by Sigmund Berdychowsky and Andrey Kartushin.
In the morning we were completed our shopping and arrived in Talkeetna to the dinner time. On the way we passed large areas of burnt and even steaming forest. A few days ago there were blazing fires.
In Talkeetna we acquainted with the main sights - Main Street – it is 200 meters long, waterfront Susitna, airfields and TAT office, from where we plan to depart tomorrow Kahiltna Glacier.

Tomorrow we will have a very busy day: at 7 am we go to the office "Alpine Asсents International" (company partner), packing, check the equipment, go to the Rangers for registration and then to the airport for departure. I keep my fingers crossed that the weather allowed to implement his plan.
All participants are cheerful and full of energy to perform feats :)