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President of the 7 Summits Club company Alexander Abramov:

An incredible event in the History of Mountaineering has happened. For the first time in the History of mankind!  The 7 Summits Club project "Hungry Elbrus" ended with an amazing result. 14 participants and 3 guides spent 5 days of fasting in the Elbrus region and all 17 "hungry climbers" successfully ascended to the summit of the highest mountain in Europe - Elbrus. And they ascended at a very good pace.

This event can claim a World Record. All participants noted that both acclimatization and the ascent itself were easier than with a usual "well-fed" ascent. This is probably a new era in Mountaineering.

During the experiment, all participants drank only water and tea with honey or jam. But several participants drank only water. The process was observed by Doctor Myasnikov, who at 72 years old also climbed Elbrus hungry.

All the members lost at least 3.5 kg in 5 days. Alexander Abramov and Artem Gurshteyn lost the most. 7 kilograms each. The reason for this was that Artem drank only clean water.

And Abramov, probably because he led the expedition and spent nervous energy.

Participant Pavel Persidsky climbed on the 8th day of fasting, since before the project he had not eaten for 3 days.

Before the assault, I was very worried about the result. Suddenly someone would lose consciousness, but everyone was very cheerful and all 100% of the project participants climbed to the top of Elbrus hungry!!!

During the expedition, four cameramen and a director filmed its progress. Expect the release of the film "Hungry Elbrus" in about 2 months!

At the gala evening in the city of Van, the President The 7 Summits Club Alex Abramov awarded the members of the "Supergirls" team with medals and congratulated them on their 100% (100% of participants) ascent to the summit of Ararat. The girls are happy with the result and the overall awesome trip. 16 beautiful girls, almost all of whom have no mountaineering experience, overcame all the difficulties and reached the summit. Bravo!

 Today, August 5, at 7:00 am, the team in full force stood on the top of Ararat. Well done everyone! Great weather, great mood! Emotions of victory, champagne and beauty all around! Group guides Alexander Abramov and Natalia Marinkevich.

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

We turned around from the Assault Camp at 17,000 feet. The mountain slopes are very dangerous for avalanches, and not a single group went to storm the summit of Denali. We went down the ridge and then came to the 14,000 camp. Here our second team, the "Orange Men," led by Lyudmila Korobeshko, was waiting for us. We went down and walked all night. We arrived at the Airfield. But because of the clouds, the planes are not flying. We are waiting.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Abramov, reports from Alaska:

Our team is in Camp 5 at 17,000 feet. We have one day to the summit. But the slope is avalanche-prone. Today, two teams went down, only reaching the base of the slope. They left without the summit. We are still planning to assault the summit of Denali tomorrow. But it is not yet clear how to cross the avalanche-prone slope. We are thinking.

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

Abramov's team is spending the night today in assault camp No. 5 (altitude about 5240 meters). Tomorrow we will have a day of rest. The day after tomorrow - assault of Summit.

Today we climbed on foot with heavy backpacks from Camp 14 (Rangers) to the assault camp. Many people went with us today, about 80 people. They accumulated. The weather window opened after several days of bad weather.

The president of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

It snowed all day. Avalanche danger is high. Tomorrow morning, we leave for the assault camp. Minimum things. Extreme overnight stay and the day after tomorrow assault on the summit. There is a three-day window. We pray. The temperature at the summit is about minus 30 degrees. The team is charged with success. I think we will get through. All participants feel well.

Message from 7 Summits Club President Alexander Abramov from the slopes of Mount Denali in Alaska:

 Yesterday evening we moved from Camp 3 to Camp 4. Now we are at an altitude of 14,000 feet or 4,200 meters. This is the so-called "Rangers Camp". Today we had training in moving along fixed ropes with jumars. And tomorrow morning we will go and make a supply run to the assault camp. There is hope to ascend to the summit of Denali in 3-4 days. The weather is windless, but snow is falling. The team feels great!

From video messages of the President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov:

 The team of the 7 Summits Club makes a drop-off at Camp 14 (14,000 feet). We are going great, the weather is great, a little breeze. We will succeed.

 That's it! We are approaching Camp 14. The drop-off point where we will leave everything is already visible. Today is a good day. We make a drop-off at Camp 14. This is the so-called Ranger Camp. From there we will wait for the weather and go to the upper camp. Well, here are such beautiful views...

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

 We slept well at Camp 3 at 11,000 feet. A little tired, because we have been walking at night for three days already. We get up at one or two in the morning. A hamburger for breakfast and harness ourselves to the sleds. And we drag, drag, drag our luggage up the mountain. Food and fuel for 20 days. And all the things, and snacks. A load of 60 kg for each.

Today we held classes on the technique of walking on crampons. And also on self-arrest with an ice ax. Tomorrow there will be dangerous traverses on steep slopes.

The 7 Summits Club group started from the overnight camp site "Upper Kahiltna Glacier" (9,600 feet, 2,900 m). Participants and guides were divided into four groups and went one after another. The climb was quite steep and difficult. The weather began to deteriorate, it became colder and the wind appeared. The final point of the climb was the camp at 11,000 feet (3,350 meters). This is the area of the so-called Motorcycle Hill. As they say, this is the place where the approaches end and the actual climb begins.

The 7 Summits Club President Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

 We walk at night. And we sleep during the day. It is very hot in the lower camps. And the snow melts and turns into mush. That is why we usually leave at 2 am. We have now moved from Camp 1 (8,000 feet) to Camp 2 (10,000 feet). It is 9 am now. Let's go and sleep.

The 7 Summits Club President Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

Our team has moved with sleds and all the gear to Camp 1 ("Fork"). The altitude is 7800 feet (approximately 2380 meters). The weather is perfect. I wish it would last until the summit push! We have satellite Internet with us. Thanks to the 7 Summits Club company for the opportunity to always stay in touch! No other team that is currently climbing Denali has this.

Tonight, with all the gear, approximately 60 kg per person, we are moving to Camp 2 - "Upper Kahiltna Glacier" (9600 feet, 2900 m).

The flight went well. There was good visibility, which allowed us to take panoramic photos. The plane landed safely on the glacier surface and a new stage of the expedition began for the group. Thanks to the use of Starlink, we can now receive operational information from the slopes of Mount Denali-McKinley.

 Alexander Abramov, president of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Alaska:

Our team flew out to the glacier. Now we have 20 days of snow and glaciers ahead.

We will fight like lions. The weather is bad. It's raining at Base Camp. The snow is melting. The huge cracks that McKinley is famous for are opening up.

6/17 - News from Alaska. The 7 Summits Club Team didn’t fly to the glacier today because of the weather. Planning to departure tomorrow morning. Meanwhile the team is having fun at the base camp of the 7 Summits Club in Talkeetna and celebrating birthday of a teammate Andrey Fedorov!

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

Today the 7 Summits Club Denali team with guide Abramov visited the Ranger station. We had a briefing. We found out where to pee and where to .... How to behave if we meet a polar bear.

Then we moved with our things to the flight to the Talkeetna airfield, where Air Taxi is based.

But the flight was initially postponed until 13:00, and then until 16:00 ....

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

The first team of the 7 Summits Club has arrived in Alaska. The group has eight participants and the guide Alexander Abramov. Three American guides will also be working with us on the ascent.

 The entire team has settled on the territory of the 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna. We are spending the night in tents. According to the plan, the team should fly out to the glacier tomorrow morning and our adventure to Denali will begin.

Visit the 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna after summiting Denali and we will present you ⁠a medal, a personalized certificate, a gift pack with 7 Summits Club items (t-shirt, sticker packs, etc)!

*The 7 Summits Club, an international mountaineering club, was founded to unite those who dream of summiting the world’s highest peaks and to support adventurers on their journey.

Alex Abramov from the plane: Hi everybody! Now I fly to Alaska to climb Denali. We have two groups and also we open an office in Talkeetna in front of the Ranger station. Welcome to our office! Because for people who climb Denali we present medals and certificate. It is official from the 7 Summits Club. So, please welcome! See you in Talkeetna!

A new hub for mountaineers from around the world has opened in Talkeetna — the official international registration center for ascents of the highest peak in North America — Denali. Talkeetna, Alaska — June 2025

The 7 Summits Club, an international mountaineering club, was founded to unite those who dream of summiting the world’s highest peaks and to support adventurers on their journey. The club is also authorized by the international community to maintain climbing statistics and issue official certificates and medals to all climbers who reach the world’s tallest summits.

For over 25 years, 7 Summits Club clients have completed ascents in more than 40 countries, participating and completing in prestigious challenges such as the "7 Summits + 2 Poles", "7 Volcanoes", and "14 Eight-Thousanders"projects. All of our expeditions are led by experienced elite guides — masters of sports in alpinism with numerous ascents of the world's highest mountains.

This summer, the 7 Summits Club is opening a new office in Alaska, in which we will officially record and keep statistics of all Denali ascents and award medals and certificates.

The new 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna is not just a guest center — it’s a full-fledged International Alpine Hub where:

* Official ascent statistics are maintained;
* Climbers can register their Denali summit and receive personalized medals and certificates;
* Every climber, independent or with guiding company can make their achievement part of mountaineering history;
* Visitors can get detailed information about global climbing projects and plan their next adventure;
* Like-minded adventurers can meet, share stories, and find new partners for future climbs;

“We believe that every summit is not just a height — it's a personal story. No matter which team you climbed with, we are proud to recognize and record your journey. This is a step toward building a United Global Mountaineering community,”— says a representative of the 7 Summits Club.

How does it work?
Starting June 1st, climbers simply need to visit the 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna after summiting Denali. Every climber will receive a memorable kit, including:

* A medal
* A personalized certificate
* A gift pack with 7 Summits Club items (t-shirt, sticker packs, etc)

The 7 Summits Club’s Talkeetna office will also serve as a meeting place — a hub for sharing experiences, celebrating achievements, taking photos, and having a coffee with fellow climbers from around the globe.

The 7 Summits Club welcomes everyone who turns the impossible into reality — come be a part of mountaineering history!

*Media Contacts:*
info@7summitsclub.com
7summitsclub.com
Talkeetna Office:
13423 E 1st St, Talkeetna, AK 99676