"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news

The president of the 7 Summits Club company, Alexander Abramov, reports from the Elbrus region:

This morning, the Super Girls project team received full equipment at the rental and immediately rushed up. We walked briskly up the Refuge of 11 area. With the help of our guides, the group members figured out the equipment and mastered the technique of walking on snow and firn slopes. The weather was good, but we hurried down to the Azau Star hotel for lunch. The whole team is in a great mood. We are singing and dancing.

Tomorrow, rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Guides Alexander Abramov, Denis Abramov and Natalia Marinkevich are working with the group.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our group "Restaurant Car" continued preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. This time on its slopes. As part of continuing acclimatization, we climbed to the area of the Refuge of 11. Here, classes were held on the technique of moving on snowy terrain. Including practicing self-arrest with an ice ax. We were accompanied by wonderful weather, the group members feel great.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus:

 20.08. Hello everyone! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Selfless Capybaras and one Fossil Khibinoid" moved today from the hotel to the refuge "Nat. Park" at an altitude of 3900 meters. After settling into comfortable houses, we climbed to the refuge of Eleven at an altitude of 4100 meters. There we held "snow-ice" training on the technique of climbing on the terrain such as it will be on the ascent. The weather is super, we worked everything out. On the descent we met a group of our SuperGirls Club led by Alex Abramov!

After lunch we held training on belay systems and the technique of moving on fixed ropes. Now it's dinner and rest.

The president of the 7 Summits Club company, Alex Abramov, reports from the Elbrus region:

Today was a great day! The SuperGirls team took an interesting route: we climbed the trail up the slope of Mount Cheget to the Ai cafe. We rested there and then went down to Lake Donguz Orun. Many of the girls in the group were in the mountains for the first time. So, it was very interesting for everyone. Tomorrow we have training "snow classes" on the slope of Elbrus.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the Elbrus region! A group of Brazilian friends of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the refuge today and settled into comfortable houses. Then we went to practice walking with crampons and using an ice axe. All participants learned the technique of self-arrest on a snowy slope, walked along the fixed ropes and returned to the house, where a delicious lunch awaited us. In the evening, we discussed plans for tomorrow, getting ready for the climb to the Pastukhov Rocks.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends greetings from Elbrus region:

Greetings from the "Mountain Ballet" group! The new 7 Summits Club group began their acclimatization program with a walk along the slopes of Mount Cheget. Today pleased with beautiful views and good weather. And in such great company! We reached the "Ai" cafe, which is 2,700 meters high. We had a snack there, after which we went down for lunch. Later, we visited the rental point, where we got the equipment necessary for the ascent. And then we had a cultural rest.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

19.08. Hello everyone! The new group of the 7 Summits Club took a very long and meaningful name "Selfless Capybaras and one Fossil Khibinoide". Today we began acclimatization for climbing the highest point of the Caucasus and Europe, Mount Elbrus. At a good pace, the group members and the guide climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to an altitude of 2750 meters. At this altitude is the famous cafe "Ai", where we were traditionally treated to delicious chebureks with berries.

Tomorrow, according to the plan, we move to the high-mountain refuge National Park at an altitude of 3,500 meters and continue training on the slopes of Elbrus.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings to everyone from the foot of Elbrus! A new group of guests of the 7 Summits Club from Brazil has begun their program of climbing Elbrus! Today we went out to the slopes of Mount Cheget to begin acclimatization. We slowly climbed to an altitude of 3100 meters and went down to the hotel. Then we visited the rental point, where we took the missing equipment and then relaxed.

President of the 7 Summits Club company Alex Abramov reports from the Elbrus region:

Today our new, third program of the Super Girls project has begun. This time we are on Elbrus! We met the girls at the Mineralnye Vody airport with flowers. We arrived in an excellent minibus to Prielbrusye and checked into the best hotel in the area - Azau Star. In the remaining time we managed to take a walk to the Azau waterfall. Tomorrow we plan to hike along the slopes of Mount Cheget and visit Lake Donguz-Orun.

The group is being guided by Alex Abramov, Denis Abramov and Natalia Marinkevich.

A Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

Hello everyone! Yesterday, August 17, the "Ural-TOP-team" of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the top of Western Peak of Elbrus 5642m! The day was very eventful. There were many challenges: from headwind to large traffic jams on fixed ropes. After all, this is the peak of the season. In general, the sunny weather was favorable for a successful ascent.

At the dinner, with national cuisine and excellent hospitality, medals and certificates were presented for the ascent on the highest point of Europe

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Elbrus region:

 Today, August 17, our super-group "Sibiriki" in full force climbed the Western summit of Elbrus (5642m). We climbed on a reserve day, since on Friday there was a hurricane wind at the summit. Everything went well, and the weather pleased us, it was sunny and cool. The group safely descended to the hotel, where they received well-deserved awards and certificates for the ascent.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings from the "Alpinists Drink Sparkling Wine" group! Yesterday we completed our program with a successful climb to the top of Mount Elbrus. The weather was gorgeous, sunny and cool, you can already feel autumn, it's getting colder on the mountain, so we dressed warmly. We used the reserve day and, as it turned out, not in vain. The conditions for the climb were excellent, as well as the panoramic views that opened up.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Avtomonov reports from the Elbrus region:

The 7 Summits Club group "Baul" in full force climbed the highest point of Russia and Europe, Mount Elbrus. We waited for the weather to improve and used the extra reserve day. The only thing is that there were a lot of other groups on the route. The team safely descended, accepting congratulations and making plans for the future.

The 7 Summits Club guide Natalia Marinkevich reports from the Elbrus region:

 Today the group "The Magnificent Seven and Natalia" successfully climbed the summit of Elbrus! The weather was favorable and there were many people on the mountain today. To climb to the top, we had to stand in line! The team successfully descended and is preparing to celebrate a successful ascent.

Dmitry Semenov, the 7 Summits Club guide, reports from Elbrus:

 Greetings from Elbrus! Today we organized a full day of active recreation. The thing is that the weather made its own adjustments to our plans. And we decided to move the day of the ascent from Friday to Saturday. That is, we use the spare day. Today we spent time usefully, climbed Mount Cheget (3470m). Tomorrow we go up, stay in the refuge and at night we go out to storm the summit of Elbrus.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Elbrus:

 Greetings from the "Mountaineers Drink Sparkling Wine" group! Yesterday, as per the acclimatization plan, we went to Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was not very kind, a brisk breeze bent the reinforcement, it is already getting colder, autumn is felt. Today we went down to wait out the strong wind. We will use the spare day for the ascent.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, as part of acclimatization, our super-group "Sibiriki" reached the top of Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m.) The weather was different, but we reached the set altitude. Now the group will have a good rest, and we will be ready to storm Mount Elbrus.

The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus:

Hello everyone! Our group "Ural-TOP-team" of the 7 Summits Club today went on high-altitude acclimatization to Pastukhov Rocks at an altitude of 4500 m!

The weather again started with clarity and turned into complete fog with wind. But we coped with the task and went down to the hotel on the cable car in time!

Now it's time to rest. And we will watch the forecast. Tomorrow we will decide what to do next. To climb on Friday or use the reserve day. In any case, we are preparing to storm the summit of Elbrus!

Dmitry Semenov, the super guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our group "Sibiriki" climbed the slopes of Elbrus. We reached the area of the Refuge of Eleven, where at an altitude of over 4000 meters, classes were successfully held on the technique of movement and belay on snow and snow-ice slopes. The weather and the condition of the group members are excellent.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the "Climbers Drink Sparkling Wine" group! Today we climbed to the National Park shelter, checked into comfortable houses. Then we walked higher up the slope to the Refuge of Eleven. There we held training sessions. We trampled snow and ice slopes, chopped ice, felt carabiners. We learned to self-arrest when falling with an ice axe. In general, everything is going according to plan.