"7 Volcanoes" project news - Page 13

The 7 Summits Club guide Leuan Atabiev reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slope of Elbrus! Today, June 28, on a beautiful morning, at 6:00, the 7 Summits Club "Atomists" team in full force climbed the Western summit of Elbrus. We began the ascent from a height of 5000 meters at 2:30. The team showed an excellent result and willpower. The weather was favorable for our ascent, it was clear and cold.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "Aikom" group! Our group completed the acclimatization rotation program with a walk to the Pastukhov Rocks. Today was a hot day, we didn't even put on down jackets. Although there was a good wind blowing on the mountain. We are waiting for the weather forecast, making a decision and moving forward to our goal!

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup "Give me a light", as part of acclimatization, went up to an altitude of 4700 m, this is the top of the Pastukhov Rocks. Clear, sunny weather accompanied a good ascent. The peaks of the Main Caucasian Ridge were open, and we could enjoy their beauty and grandeur. Tomorrow is a rest day. The group is well prepared and is looking forward to storming the summit.

Day three. After a hearty breakfast, the "Atomists" team, full of determination, set out to take the next height for full acclimatization. The height of 4700, Pastukhov Rocks were successfully taken by our vigorous team. All participants are in excellent condition, the participants' athletic training is making itself felt.

Group guide Leuan Atabiev.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Give me a light" climbed to our high-altitude camp National Park 3880m. After settling into comfortable trailers, we went to snow training in the area of the Refuge of Eleven, at an altitude of about 4070 meters. There we worked out the technique of climbing along the snowy terrain, along the fixed rope, and also worked out the skill of self-arrest using an ice ax. The weather and mood are excellent. Tomorrow is an acclimatization rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

 Greetings to everyone from the Elbrus region! The 7 Summits Club group "Brotherhood of the Ring" today moved to our assault camp, the National Park refuge at an altitude of 3800. Having settled into the trailers, we went to the area of the Refuge of Eleven, where we conducted snow training on the technique of movement and belaying. Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow, for the rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "Aikom" group! Today we walked in the area of the Refuge of Eleven. There on the snowy slope the participants were sliding on their bottoms, waving ice axes, clicking carabiners, in general, they had a quality snow and ice training. There was a strong and cold wind on the mountain today, even at the shelter it was chilly.

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

 Message from June 23.

Greetings from Elbrus! Today, our new group called "Give me a light" made its first acclimatization rotation. We climbed one of the most picturesque trails in Elbrus region up to the "Ai" cafe, at an altitude of 2,700 meters. The first part of the route passed through a pine forest, then we entered the alpine meadow zone. The weather and visibility were excellent, we saw the peaks of the Main Caucasian Range and Elbrus itself - the goal of our program.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! The new group of the 7 Summits Club called "The Brotherhood of the Ring" has begun its program of climbing Elbrus. Today was the first acclimatization day, the participants climbed to the cafe "Ai" on the slopes of Mount Cheget. The weather pleased us, it was clear and an excellent view of Elbrus opened up.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group "Aikom"! We began our acclimatization before climbing Elbrus on the slopes of Mount Cheget. On our walk in this wonderful corner of the mountains, we were accompanied by beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The weather was clear, but the cool wind from the mountains has not yet been canceled. We are getting ready to go out to the slopes of Elbrus. We are working according to plan…

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

 Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "NaKoshkah" group! We have completed the program with a successful ascent of Elbrus. The weather was clear, the wind is already getting warmer, but it still blows well. It was not easy. But everyone ascended and descended, everyone is happy, medals were awarded, there are plans for future trips.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, June 20, our supergroup "Semyonovtsy" climbed Mount Elbrus, to its Western summit - 5642m. In full force, in clear and windy weather, early in the morning we stood on the highest peak of our Motherland.

Viktor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Good day to all from the "Russian Alpine Federation" group! Today was not an easy day. A very early rise and the ascent at three o'clock in the morning. Although the weather was not frosty, strong gusts of wind simply blew you off your feet. But we were stronger and did it anyway! And in the morning we stood on the top of Elbrus!

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "NaKoshkah" group! Acclimatization is complete, yesterday we climbed Pastukhov Rocks. Today is a day of rest and tonight we will climb the mountain. The weather is expected to be good. Wish us luck!

Viktor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Elbrus:

Greetings to everyone from Elbrus from the group "Russian Alpine Federation"! Today the weather was very good and we slowly went to acclimatize to Pastukhov Rocks. The participants are feeling well, the mood is fighting. We are resting, preparing to storm the summit.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup called "Semyonovtsy" went to the slopes of Elbrus to the Refuge of Eleven (4070m) as part of acclimatization. There, snow and ice classes were held, where we practiced self-arrest skills using an ice axe, as well as the technique of moving along a snow slope, moving in a rope group, and passing a fixed rope.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "NaKoshkah" group! Today, we climbed the slopes of Elbrus, checked into our favorite refuge, changed clothes and walked to the area of the “Refuge of 11”. There, we held classes on using an ice axe and learned to distinguish it from a carabiner. The weather is foggy, we didn't see any views today again. We continue working.

Viktor Volodin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 News from the "Russian Alpine Federation" group. Today we climbed the slopes of Elbrus, to the National Park refuge. We settled into comfortable trailers, had a snack and then went out to acclimatize in the “Refuge of 11” area. There we held snow training with self-arrest on a steep slope, all participants mastered the program perfectly. There is a lot of snow. The participants feel great.

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

  Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today (16.06) our new group in its first acclimatization rotation climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2700 meters. We walked along a picturesque forest path, admiring the beauty of nature. The second part of the path passed in the area of alpine meadows, visibility was limited, we did not see the mountains. Tomorrow we have our first exit to the heights, to the slopes of Elbrus, where snow lessons will be held.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group called "NaKoshkah"! Today we began our acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We did not like the views, there were only clouds and snow. But overall, we had a great walk. We continue to work according to our program.