"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news

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

Yesterday, the group "16-69" ascended to the top of Mount Elbrus 5642. Unfortunately, incomplete, not all members.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today (July 19) our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" made a successful ascent of Mount Elbrus.

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

 Good evening! The group "16-69" went to acclimatization on the Pastukhov Rocks today. Due to the beginning of a thunderstorm, we quickly went down and managed to reach our camp before it began. Next, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was not very good, a thunderstorm covered us in the descent. But it wasn't unexpected for us, everything was according to the forecast, and we got down on time. Tomorrow is a rest day and the next night is the start to the summit.

Hello everyone! Today, the Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club completed the acclimatization cycle by climbing the Pastukhov Rocks! The weather was not pleasant. From a height of 4500m, we had to run away from the thunderstorm. But everyone is alive and well, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus!

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

 The group "For Cheburashka" wanted to go for Cheburashka, but went to the Pastukhov Rocks. It was an interesting day. We jumped over rivers, escaped from the heat, then ran away from the thunderstorm. In general, everything is according to plan, we have gained altitude. The weather is normal, July. We are working further!

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" continued its acclimatization cycle. We took a cable car up to the Gara-Bashi station and then went out to the area of the Refuge of Eleven (4070 m). There we conducted training sessions on climbing on snow slopes. The condition and mood of the band members is excellent.

16.07. Hello everyone! The Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus today.  In the area of the Refuge of Eleven, we found a suitable place and worked out the technique of movement and belay on the snowy terrain. Everything turned out well. We are resting and preparing to continue high-altitude acclimatization tomorrow - to climb to the Pastukhov Rocks area.

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorojukov, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group "Beyond Cheburashka" today went up to the refuge "National Park", the place of our permanent base.  To settle in, we are quite comfortably accommodated. Then we gathered and walked to the Refuge of Eleven. There we held training sessions, that is, we tumbled in the snow. We learned to hack and walk in crampons. We returned for a delicious lunch. Acclimatization is proceeding according to plan.

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

 The group of the 7 Summits Club took the name "16-69". Today we went up to our assault camp refuge "National Park". After the placement, we went up to the area Refuge of Eleven. There we conducted training sessions on the technique of climbing on snow slopes. We learned to stop falling with an ice axe on a steep slope. And we also remembered the basics of the technique of moving in crampons on snowy and firn slopes.

Four new groups of the 7 Summits Club immediately began an acclimatization cycle before climbing Elbrus on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Under the guidance of our guides, the participants climbed to the area of the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. The weather was sunny and hot. The participants enjoyed a wonderful view of the summit of Mount Elbrus. After lunch, the group members went to the rental, where they took the missing equipment. Tomorrow, everyone goes up to the slopes of Elbrus for further acclimatization and training.

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

 Our group, which has not yet been named, started its program in the Elbrus region. Today we went our first acclimatization trip to the slopes of Mount Cheget. We were lucky with the weather today and even Elbrus opened for us. On the descent we passed through Donguz-Orun Lake.

Alexander Dorojukov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group "Elbrusians" accomplished their plans yesterday, we ascended Elbrus. The weather was great, the group was very pleased with our ascent! We are planning the next mountains!

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

The team of "Drunken adventurer traveler" in full force ascended to the highest point of Russia and Europe. The mood is great with the weather, we were very lucky, and most importantly, we managed to get down before the thunderstorm.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, our supergroup "Proseco 5642", in full force, climbed Mount Elbrus (5642m). At 7:40 we stood at the top and congratulated each other.

Svetlana Kotlyar, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings to all from the Elbrus region from the ZUCCHINI team!  We accept your congratulations! After all, today our whole team ascended the highest point in Europe — Mount Elbrus 5642 m!

The weather was the most wonderful: there was not a cloud in the sky all morning and we had a stunning view of the Main Caucasian Ridge. We froze a little on the Saddle, but then the warm July sun warmed us up.

We stood at the top at 7.30 am, and already at 11 we celebrated our ascent in the refuge with champagne.

It was not an easy climb for all the participants, but all the efforts were definitely worth it. The members have realized their dream! For almost everyone, Elbrus became the first peak in their lives.

Alexander Avtomonov, the Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Our group "Adventurer traveler" went to acclimatize on the slopes of Elbrus. We went up to our assault camp. We learned how to walk in crampons, conducted classes on using an ice axe and moving along snowy slopes. And they managed to get down before the precipitation began.

Alexander Dorojukov, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

The Elbrus group sends greetings from the slopes of Mount Elbrus! Today we went up to our comfortable shelter "National Park". We climbed to a height of 4100, conducted snow and ice classes, waved hoes, and rang carbines. In general, acclimatization is in progress.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup has decided on the name, and now we are "Proseco 5642". Today we went up to our assault camp, where we learned how to put on crmpons and alpine systems. After that, they went to the area of the Refuge of 11, where they held snow classes. We learned how to walk properly on a snowy slope, also mastered movement in ropes and the most interesting thing, worked out the skill of self-arrest using an ice axe. The weather and the condition of the group are excellent.

Svetlana Kotlyar, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings from the KABACHKI team from Elbrus!  We are continuing our acclimatization program. Today, after breakfast, we packed our bags, registered the group with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and took a cable car up to the Gara-Bashi station. It was a little cloudy in the morning, but still Grandpa Elbrus greeted us!

We settled into a high-altitude refuge, learned how to properly put on high-altitude boots and crampons, and moved towards Refuge of 11 for snow and ice classes.

By lunchtime, clouds covered the mountain, hail began, but still we managed to work out actively: we learned how to use an ice axe correctly, mastered the technique of self-arrst on the slope, practiced moving along the fixed ropes.

In general, the acclimatization program is going according to plan!

Downstairs, a delicious lunch was waiting for us, prepared by the caring hands of our alpine chef Olga Demina. The guys are absolutely delighted with the service!

Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow's trip to the Pastukhov Rocks.