"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news

Andrey Berezin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

News of the Elbrus region.  The Restless group in full force climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  There had been a thunderstorm all the previous evening, and it continued at night in the Elbrus area, but by morning the weather had improved. And all the beautiful views of the Caucasus mountains opened up to us from Summit.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our super-group Elbruz climbed Mount Elbrus (5642m). We got up in good weather and in a great mood. Today was a great opportunity to see the beauty of the mountains.

Four groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks area, which are located at an altitude of 4600-4700 m. So, under the guidance of guides Alexander Avtomonov, Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov, the group members completed the acclimatization cycle. The weather was excellent, visibility allowed us to see Elbrus and the mountains of the Main Caucasian Ridge closer.  All the groups went down to the refuge, where the members will rest the next day. And they will also prepare for the assault on the Western peak of Elbrus, which is scheduled for Friday.

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Refuge National Park, which is located at an altitude of 3800. On the same day, they made a second rotation, climbed to a height of 4100 in the area of the former Refuge of Eleven. Under the guidance of guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov, the group members trained in the technique of climbing and belay on snow slopes, as well as teamwork. The weather was excellent, visibility allowed to see Elbrus and the mountains of the Main Caucasian Ridge closer.  All the groups went down to the refuge where a sumptuous lunch was waiting for them. And a well-deserved rest.

Andrey Berezin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

News of the Elbrus region.  The Restless group began preparations for the ascent of Elbrus.  Today we went up to 2,700 m, on the slope of Mount Cheget. The path passed through a beautiful coniferous forest, which was replaced by Alpine meadows and flowering rhododendron bushes.  Tomorrow we will go to the refuge National Park, where we will continue acclimatization and preparation for climbing Elbrus. 

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our new group of Elbrus climbers made their first acclimatization rotation. We went up the slopes of Cheget Mountain to the Ai cafe. The weather and the mood of the group are excellent.

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

 Greetings from the group "Marina and 4 dwarfs"! We started our acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We walk with beautiful views of Elbrus, Donguz and many other mountains. It's already getting warmer, even a little hot. Everything is going according to plan; we are working further.

 News of the Elbrus region. On June 14, the group "Positive Guys" in full force climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  The weather was perfect, with perfect views of the entire surrounding area from Summit. 

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

Hello everyone! Today, our super-group "Pioneers", made an ascent of Mount Elbrus, in full force. The weather favors us, we admire the greatest views.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group "Funny Zucchini"! We ascended to the summit of Mount Elbrus in full force. The weather was gorgeous, the views were great. Everything went well. All members deserves orders!

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group "Funny Zucchini"! It was a very hot day today. We went to the Pastukhov Rocks, watched the beauty of the mountains and acclimatized according to the plan. It was hot, very hot, there was no wind at all, we burned down remarkably. Basically everything is going well. Tomorrow we have a rest day and after that a climbing day.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:
Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our group "Pioneers" made its first appearance at a serious height. We climbed to the top of the Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m.) And walked the route at a good pace, in sunny and warm weather. Tomorrow we have a day of rest and preparation for the storming of Elbrus.

Today (11.06.2024), three of the 7 Summits Club  groups went up to the National Park Refuge, where they stayed for three or four nights.  After what, under the guidance of guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov, the participants went to the area the Refuge of 11, to the height of 4100-4200. There, training sessions were held on climbing through the snowy terrain. The participants learned how to walk on a rope, and also practiced the skill of self-arrest using an ice axe. The weather was good, although Elbrus was covered by a cloud. The acclimatization process is going according to plan. Tomorrow is the rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Short news, details tomorrow. Hurray! Everyone who went out at night to climb, admired the views from the top of Kilimanjaro in the morning. The way up was not easy for us, but everyone coped. Guides Boris Egorov and Olga Rumyantseva.

Today, our three groups of the 7 Summits Club made their first acclimatization rotation. They climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to an altitude of 2700m, where the Ai cafe is located. The guides are Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov. The weather was good, not hot and without rain. Unfortunately, the surrounding Summits and Elbrus were not visible.  The mood and well-being of the band members is excellent, as it usually happens on the first day. In the afternoon, everyone was preparing equipment for climbing the slopes of Elbrus.

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

News of the Elbrus region.  Yesterday, on June 7, the group of the 7 Summits Club "Mishutki & Co." in full force climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  The weather, as usual, let us down, but we coped. Despite the snow and wind, we climbed to the top.

 Greetings to all from Tanzania from the Amazing group!  Today we had a great, half-relaxing day. Waking up in the morning, everyone was surprised and delighted to admire the blanket of clouds below us.  And those who were not too lazy to leave their homes at night could watch the incredible starry sky. After breakfast, we went for a short scenic walk to Zebra Rocks - black and white rock massive. In four hours we gained and dropped 400 meters, which is very good for acclimatization. And we saw a lot of beautiful things, which is just good.

At the camp, we were greeted with songs and dances. The ceremony of getting to know the team was held cheerfully. They sang songs, we danced. Tomorrow we will have a big march to the assault camp.

Guides Boris Egorov and Olga Rumyantseva.

Evgeny Fedyunin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Rafiki Jumbo! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Power Rangers" went through the jungle and threw off 2 km of vertical. On the descent, lunch was waiting for us and the long-awaited restoration of the water-alkaline balance with a local beer called Kilimanjaro! In the evening there will be an award ceremony and "demob" speeches on the mountain and about future plans. Good luck to everyone!

 Having covered more than 20 kilometers and 2 kilometers vertically in two days, with songs and endless conversations about everything in the world, we reached the Horombo camp. The weather is incredible, not a drop of moisture! And here we are, like the gods of Olympus, soaring above the clouds and enjoying the views for kilometers ahead. In general, all participants are in good condition. Yes, there is an influence of height and for many these sensations are new, but everyone copes perfectly. Tonight is the night at a new altitude, 3700m. And tomorrow is an easy day with a short walk.

Guides Boris Egorov and Olga Rumyantseva.

Evgeny Fedyunin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 Jambo Rafiki! Today, the Power Rangers group of the 7 Summits Club ascended Uhuru Peak 5895 m, the highest point of the Kilimanjaro massif, at a very brisk pace! It took us less than 6 hours to reach the summit and 2.5 hours to descend to the assault camp. There we took a little nap and went down to the moorland zone, to the Millennium camp, at an altitude of 3800m.

Pleasant fatigue and thoughts of tomorrow's delights of civilization! We did it!!!

Good luck to everyone!