"7 Volcanoes" project news - Page 31

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

 10.07, 7th day. All salom from Iran!

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Partizans" devoted today to shopping and, no matter how much we would like it, there was again a gastronomic lunch in a wonderful restaurant.  This is certainly something special!

We completed the program with a festive dinner at the Sky Lounge restaurant on the 21st floor of our hotel!  The participants were also awarded certificates from the 7 Summits Club and from our Iranian partners, and medals were awarded for completing the Summits from the Seven Volcanoes program. Everyone is happy!

New horizons and ascents are ahead!

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.

Greetings to all from Iran! The news is lightning! Our Partisans team of the joint project Transformer Travel and the 7 Summits Club is at the summit of Asia's highest volcano, Damavand (5,610 m)! The weather is fire! 7.5 hours up, the group is on the descent. More details later!

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our new supergroup, which has no name yet, had a wonderful day. We climbed the picturesque path to the Ai cafe (2700m.) A great day, delicious tea, chebureks with lingonberries, mountain landscapes - everything you need for a good acclimatization.

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

Greetings to all from the Elbrus region from the ZUCCHINI group! Yesterday we checked into our beautiful hotel "Povorot", and today there was the first acclimatization rotation to the slopes of Mount Cheget.

We walked along a beautiful forest path to an altitude of 2700. We walked cheerfully — after all, our goal was to reach the famous Ai cafe to taste the legendary pies and ayran with lingonberry jam.

We quickly went down, had lunch and went to the rental to get the necessary equipment for climbing. The team is great, we've only known each other for the second day, but we've already managed to rally and make friends! Tomorrow we will continue our acclimatization program and climb the Gara Bashi, on the slopes of Elbrus.

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

The new group "Elbrusians" sends greetings from the slopes of Mount Cheget! Today is our first day of acclimatization. We walked with beautiful views, in a cheerful company and with good weather.  But, unfortunately, Elbrus did not appear to us today because of a cloud. We are working further according to the plan.

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Iran:
7.07, the 4th day of the trip. Salom to everyone from Iran! The 7 Summits Club "Partisans" group has climbed to the assault camp at an altitude of 4250 meters. The weather has become normal and the number of people in the refuge is increasing. Now we are waiting for a dinner with a surprise.

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

The 7 Summits Club group "Imbocracy and Courage" in full force climbed the Western summit of Elbrus. Our only girl climbed on foot from the very bottom, so we were not together at the top. The weather was not the best: snow, poor visibility, wind. But this did not scare us, and we reached the top point! Hooray! Congratulations on the mountain! Now we are making plans for the next ascents!

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

July 4th, the 1st day of the program. All salam from Iran! A new group of the 7 Summits Club called "Partisans" has arrived in Tehran to climb the highest volcano in Asia, Mount Damavand 5671m! A traditional sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Golestan Palace, its mirrored halls and halls with gifts from the rulers of other countries, certainly impresses new guests of the country. Another tradition is lunch at the panoramic Milad restaurant of the capital's TV tower (an analogue of our "Seventh Heaven") at an altitude of 280m with a view of the entire valley of Tehran.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club made an acclimatization climb to the Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. All the band members rose at a good pace and in a great mood. Tomorrow we have a rest day before storming the summit of Mount Elbrus.

Greetings from Tehran! Yesterday (July 2) the Persian Lions group stood in full force at the top of Damavand! The weather conditions continue to surprise us. It was the third ascent in a row, which took place in difficult conditions, in fog and with strong winds. It should be noted that such weather is unusual for Damavand at this time of the year. And this makes this ascent an even more significant achievement. At the last moment, the exit to the assault was again postponed to 23.00, up to a height of 5,200 m we walked in one group. Then we split into two.  The "fast ones" broke away for half an hour, but stayed at the top to take a general group photo - team spirit, what else can you say! Of course, it was not easy, of course, everyone was tired, but the memory of achieving the goal in such conditions will remain with us for the rest of our lives. We are proud of the Team with a capital letter! Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Valery Myasoedov.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus and conducted training on movement on snow and ice. The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. During these trainings, we have mastered important skills necessary for safe climbing in the mountains.

One of the key elements of the training was the ability to stop falling in the snow on your own, which allows you to avoid potential injuries. We also learned how to walk in crampons in the snow, which significantly increases stability and safety when climbing snow-capped Summits. Everything is going according to plan.

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

The team of the 7 Summits Club "Three A" almost in full force climbed the Eastern peak of Elbrus from the north in bad weather. And then we went down to the south side. We even were in time for the cable car. We could admire the beautiful sunsets on the Rocks of Lenz, at an overnight stay. And also the views in the morning at the exit from the Rocks of Lenz, then there was no longer any visibility.

Greetings from the top of Damavand! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Persian Lions" climbed the summit of the highest volcano in Asia and the highest mountain in Iran! The team is on the descent – details later.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club started preparing for the ascent of Elbrus and went on an acclimatization rotation on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Guides: Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. Due to good weather, they climbed to the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. Sergey Avtomonov's group still managed to descend to Donguz-Orun Lake to plunge into its cold waters. And after that it started to rain. The teams finished the day by preparing to go out on the slopes of Elbrus.

News from the Elbrus region! In the morning the FREZER team stormed Elbrus, the highest volcano in Europe. The team members have reached different heights and each of them has accomplished his own personal feat. Six participants climbed the main peak of the Western summit of Elbrus - 5642 m. It was frosty at night, slightly windy, and clear and warm during the day.  Guides Alexander Dorojukov and Natalia Marinkevich.

01.07, 5th day. All salam from Iran! The Persian Lions group of the 7 Summits Club went to acclimatization today and is preparing to storm the Damavand peak. For lunch there was a signature buffet and fish, very tasty and satisfying. Now we are resting, we are going to storm at 2.00, hold your fists for us!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.