"7 Volcanoes" project news - Page 24

Hello to everyone from the "Group A" team! We continue our journey through the exotic country of Papua New Guinea!

This morning we checked out of the hotel and stopped at a very colorful local market for fruit. The locals greeted us very joyfully - they smiled, waved their hands and most importantly - everyone was smiling!

Then we drove towards our mountain lodge, stopping at Paya Village on the way. The villagers told us about their customs and traditions, treated us to a traditional dish "mumu" - this is meat baked in an earthen pit, lined with hot stones and coals and wrapped in banana leaves. And while we were waiting for lunch, the Papuans put on a performance with songs and dances for us.

After that, we drove to the place of overnight stay and checked into the Mountain Lodge. Now we are already at an altitude of 2400 m. In the evening at dinner we will discuss the plan for tomorrow, in the morning we move towards Giluwe! There will be no connection for the next 2 days, do not lose us and wait for greetings from the highest volcano in Australia and Oceania!

Guides: Alexander Dorojukov and Svetlana Kotlyar.

Hello from Papua New Guinea from the "Group A" team! Today we met all the participants of our program at the Port Moresby airport. Before boarding the domestic flight, some participants even managed to swim in the Coral Sea - when else would there be such an opportunity? Then we flew to Mount Hagen, where our program of climbing the Giluwe volcano and Wilhelm Peak will begin. We checked into the Highlander hotel with a beautiful green area, bought the necessary products for the mountain. And in the evening there was a welcome dinner, where all the participants (and there are 13 of us!) met and told about themselves. It is nice to watch how people who are still strangers to each other in the morning, by the evening begin to actively communicate, laugh and become a team.

Guides of the 7 Summits Club: Alexander Dorojukov and Svetlana Kotlyar.

Svetlana Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

The team of guides of the 7 Summits Club has reached Papua New Guinea! The Seven Volcanoes project is rapidly gaining momentum! And in just a couple of days we will meet our large group and head to Giluwe volcano and Wilhelm Peak!

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from the "X Group"! Today we reached our goal and climbed Mount Damavand. The day before there was a thunderstorm with snow all evening, so we postponed the start time several times. In the end, we finally waited for a weather window and successfully climbed to the top. On the descent, we were caught in a thunderstorm with snow again. But now we are already in the camp and resting.

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

Greetings from Iran from "Group X"! For greater acclimatization today we walked to an altitude of 4500 meters. The weather is not pleasing to us, there is always a thunderstorm with snow after lunch. But here they feed us enough to slaughter. Sheep, meats, whatever you want! Tonight we will start in the direction of the summit. We hope for success!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Tanzania:

Today our group in full force climbed the summit of Kilimanjaro. The group was surprisingly strong, so we climbed at a brisk pace. On the way we saw a beautiful sunrise, glaciers, sang songs. And by evening we had already descended to the Millennium camp, where a special climbing dinner awaited us.

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

News from the Elbrus region! Yesterday, September 13, the 7 Summits Club group "While the mushrooms" successfully climbed the Western summit of Elbrus. The weather and the condition of the route were wonderful. Therefore, at 6:15 we were all standing on the top together. From where a view of the surroundings opened up. And also a huge shadow of the Western summit of Elbrus was visible. After that there was a descent down, gathering and departure on an overloaded cable car to the hotel. And also a gala evening with the presentation of awards and certificates.

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

Hello everyone! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Spartans" made a successful ascent on the main, Western peak of Elbrus 5642m! The weather was great, the conditions were almost perfect. And this is despite it being Friday the 13th! The season on the Mountain is ending, but new projects are ahead. During the festive dinner and awards ceremony, we discussed further mountain plans.

The 7 Summits Club guide Olga Rumyantseva reports from Tanzania:

Today our group "Anahata" moved from the Karanga camp to the Barafu camp and then ascended to the assault camp of Kosovo at an altitude of 4850 meters. The weather is consistently good. Everyone feels good. The mood is fighting. We'll go climbing tonight.

Wish us luck!

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

Greetings from Iran! Today the team of the 7 Summits Club "Group X" moved to the foot of Mount Damavand. In the Iranian Mountaineering Federation we received consultations and issued permits. In the hotel we sorted out our things, we are preparing to go to the base camp tomorrow. Well, and traditionally we eat delicious kebabs. Everything is fine with us, we continue to work according to plan.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva sends from Tanzania:

Greetings to everyone from Tanzania! Today our group Anahata climbed the Barranco wall. The climb, as usual, was quite emotional. Having climbed up, we drank tea among the clouds and continued our way to the Karanga camp among beautiful landscapes. Tomorrow we will have to go to the assault camp, and then go on the ascent.

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

 News of the Elbrus region! The group "While the mushrooms" continues acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today, September 11, we went to Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was wonderful. A light breeze appeared only at the top of the rocks. We climbed quite briskly. Tomorrow we will rest before the ascent.

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

 11.09. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Spartans" group went to high-altitude acclimatization on the Pastukhov Rocks up to 4500m! The weather was great and we managed to do everything perfectly. On the descent we again got caught up in the excitement of queues. The old cable car is already at its limit. We even walked the 2nd line, which saved a couple of hours of standing and waiting! Tomorrow is rest and preparation for the assault!

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

Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the participants of the new 7 Summits Club program - "Group X" arrived here. We checked into the hotel, had a briefing. Today we climbed Mount Tochal, looked at Tehran from above. Then we went down to the hotel, we will rest. We eat delicious kebabs and olives. And in general, Iranian cuisine is very tasty.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva sends from Tanzania:

 Greetings to everyone from Tanzania from the Anahata group! Today we had a very long day. We crossed the Lava Tower, climbed there to an altitude of 4600 meters.

After lunch, having acclimatized and rested, we left the stone desert and descended to the already familiar altitude of 4000 meters. On the way we passed through a beautiful gorge with amazing senecia plants. We spend the night in the Barranco camp at an altitude of 3960 meters.

All members of the group feel good, the mood is great.

Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the "Masha and the Lions" group in full force climbed the summit of Damavand! The weather was ideal, it was practically windless and sunny. We left at three o'clock in the morning in full force, then nevertheless divided along the way into those who were faster and those who were moderate. But the main thing is that everyone was at the top in 7.5 hours maximum time. Now that's moderate, you might say! The descent also went at an excellent pace, so we were already at the hotel by 9:00 PM. A hot shower and dinner at the restaurant were a great end to such a busy day. Everyone is great! Both Masha and the lions!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Andrey Selivanov.

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

 10.09. Hello everyone!  The individual group of the 7 Summits Club "Spartans" climbed the slopes of Elbrus today and went to the Refuge of 11 at an altitude of 4100 meters. There, in conditions of clouds and snow hail, we successfully held snow and ice training. In particular, we worked on the technique of self-arrest with an ice ax.

On the descent, we visited the Museum of Military Glory at the Mir station at an altitude of 3500 m.

The situation on the pendulum cable car is critical. The new roads are closed for maintenance, and the "old lady" cannot cope with the number of people wanting to go up and down! Every day passions run high here...

Olga Rumyantseva, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 News from Tanzania. Today, our "Anahata" group made the move to the Shira camp, which is located at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters. The road was very beautiful. We cheerfully climbed up the rocks, not forgetting to admire the views and flowers.

After lunch in the camp, we walked to the observation deck. And when we returned, we had a ceremony to get to know the team. It was, as usual, very cheerful with songs and dances.

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

 Hello everyone! Today, the new individual group of the 7 Summits Club "Spartans" went to the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 m.

Autumn is coming, but the mountains are still quite comfortable! Today was a cloudy day, it drizzled a little, but the mood of the group remained fighting.

Everything is going according to plan: after lunch - equipment rental, preparation for tomorrow, rest.

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

News of the Elbrus region! The new group of the 7 Summits Club called "While the mushrooms" began preparations for climbing Elbrus. Today we walked along the slopes of Mount Cheget to the Ai cafe. The trail leads through a picturesque forest, which then gives way to lush alpine meadows. The weather was cloudy today, sometimes it tried to rain. The mountains were all covered, Elbrus did not show up. Tomorrow we are heading to the National Park shelter, where we will spend a few days before the ascent.