Berezin Andrey

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club have completed the acclimatization rotation. They climbed the slopes of Mount Elbrus almost to the Pastukhov Rocks. Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov work as guides. Tomorrow, according to the plan, there will be a day of rest. And the weather permitting, the summit will be stormed on Friday.

The guides of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov went out today with their groups on the slopes of Elbrus. The participants have risen to about the level of the former Refuge Eleven. There, classes were held on the technique of climbing in the snow, in particular, self-arrest techniques were studied. The groups settled in comfortable huts of the National Park Refuge and will continue to work according to plan.

Today we were let down by the forecast, which promised good conditions before lunch. But our forces did not let us down. We had to climb in harsh conditions. Despite the gusty wind and lack of visibility, we reached the Western Peak at a good athletic pace. We also descended very quickly.  Now we are at the hotel and celebrating the successful ascent. The group's guide Andrey Berezin.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club have completed the acclimatization rotation. They climbed the slopes of Mount Elbrus almost to the Pastukhov Rocks. Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorozhukov work as guides. Tomorrow, according to the plan, there will be a day of rest. And the weather permitting, the summit will be stormed on Friday.

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

News of the Elbrus region from oue new  group. Today we started to acclimatize on Cheget. In the Elbrus region, it has noticeably warmed up, mountain herbs are beginning to bloom. We climbed as always to the first station of the cable car.  There they took a few photos for memory and went back down to the hotel.  In the afternoon we went to rent the necessary equipment. Tomorrow we will climb to the shelter National Park, where we will spend a few days of acclimatization and preparation for climbing.   And then, of course, the ascent itself. The group's guide is Andrey Berezin.

After several days of bad weather, today nature gave a chance. And two groups of the 7 Summits Club rushed to the summit of Mount Elbrus. And both achieved the goal. Guide Dmitry Semenov was the guide of one group, Andrey Berezin was the guide in the second. The weather was favorable at times, the wind was weak, only in the area of the saddle strong gusts of wind began. By the time they reached the Western peak of Elbrus, it was cloudy and climbers could not see the panorama of the Caucasus Mountains from above.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club have completed preparations for the assault on Elbrus.  Group members together with guides Andrey Berezin and Dmitry Semenov climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks today.  It was cloudy in the afternoon with with some clearings, which did not prevent getting a mountain tan. Tomorrow, all people are resting and preparing to storm the summit.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club have begun preparations for climbing Elbrus.  The guides of the 7 Peaks Club Andrey Berezin and Dmitry Semenov guide the participants. On the first day, the groups climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to a height of 2720 meters and visited the Ai cafe. Tomorrow, according to the plan, everyone will go up to the National Park Refuge together and continue the acclimatization rotation.

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

 News of the Elbrus region from the group "Snow Runners". After several days of acclimatization and bad weather, we climbed on the top of Elbrus on the day of the end of the program. Today there was the only "window" in the weather, and we fit into it.

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

 News of the Elbrus region from the group "Snow Runners". Today, according to the plan, we had a rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather is clear-windy. What is usual for the May Elbrus. In 4 hours, with halts and photo stops, we reached an altitude of 4500 meters. From where we descended to the National Park refuge. Tomorrow is a day of rest according to the program. We will prepare for the ascent.

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

News of the Elbrus region.  A new group of the 7 Summits Club named "Snow Runners" has started the program of preparation for the ascent. Today we went to the Ai cafe, where we spent about an hour of time for acclimatization. We admired the views of the surrounding peaks, as well as Elbrus. In the afternoon, we went to the rental, took the missing equipment. Tomorrow we are going up to the shelter National Park, where we will continue to prepare for the ascent of Elbrus.  The group's guide is Andrey Berezin.

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

 News of the Elbrus region from the “May Bugs Jazira” group. Today at 9 am our group climbed on the Western peak of Elbrus. After several days of snowfall, strong winds and low temperatures, a window of beautiful weather finally formed, which fell on the day of our ascent.  From the top and on the approaches to the top, mountains in huge numbers were visible, including the Main Caucasian Ridge, the Turkish Highlands, and the Transcaucasia. Now our whole team is at the hotel, enjoying a well-deserved rest.

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

News of the Elbrus region from the group "May bugs Jazira". Today, according to the plan, we had an rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks. Yesterday, a new cyclone came to Elbrus, which promises to leave tomorrow evening. Due to the weather conditions, we reached the height of 4400 meters in 4 hours (the top point of the rock ridges), then the plateau begins, which is blown by a strong westerly wind. We decided to go down to the refuge, where a delicious hot lunch was already waiting for us.  Tomorrow we have a rest day, we will recuperate before the assault, which is scheduled for Friday.

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

News of the Elbrus region. The new group of the 7 Summits Club began to acclimatize on the slopes of Cheget.  Today we went to the Ai cafe, where we ate delicious hychines with sea buckthorn tea. The route in places passed through snowfields, winter reluctantly gives way from the slopes of the mountains. Tomorrow we are going up to the refuge National Park, where we will prepare for the ascent of Elbrus.  The group's guide is Andrey Berezin.

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

News of the Elbrus region.  Today, the first group the 7 Summits Club of this season climbed the Western peak of Elbrus. Snow on the slopes in places was above the knees.  According to the forecast, heavy clouds were expected in the first half of the day, but the forecast did not come true and views of the surrounding area opened from the top.  Guides of the Berezin&Semenov.

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

News of Elbrus!  “Kaliningrad-Kamchatka” Group continues acclimatization on Elbrus. Today, according to the plan, we had an ascent to the Pastukhov Rocks.  May Elbrus is harsh, and the weather was unfavorable, so we did not reach the goal, but only up to an altitude of 4400 meters. There, to consolidate high-altitude acclimatization, we spent about an hour drinking tea, eating sweets, taking pictures and baiting stories.  Tomorrow we have a day of rest and preparation for the ascent.  Guides Berezin & Semenov.

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

News of the Elbrus region.  The first of new season group of the 7 Summits Club has started active acclimatization on the slopes of Cheget.  Today we went up to the Ai cafe. Snow gradually melts from the slopes of Cheget, but in places the trail passes through snowfields.  In the afternoon we visited the rental, where we got the necessary equipment.  Now we are preparing for tomorrow's exit.  Tomorrow we will move to the shelter National Park, altitude 3900 m. There we will continue acclimatization and preparation for the ascent.

Andrey Berezin, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Argentina: 

Los Libros Placer group news. Yesterday we went down from an overnight stay on Nido de Condores.  The acclimatization rotation went fine.   Due to the forecast for wind strengthening on February 5 (when we should have an ascent according to the plan), we decided to take advantage of the reserve day and start climbing tomorrow. We plan to go to the summit on February 6th. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin, Viktor Volodin and Valery Myasoedov.

Andrey Berezin, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Argentina:  Buenos Dias! Los Litros Leche group news. Today we have a rest day, and we used it for a walk on the Horcones Glacier. This is a unique glacier with an unusual needle-shaped form of ice, which is called calgaspores or penitentes.  In the afternoon, we passed a medical check. Tomorrow, according to the plan, we are going up to spend a night on Nido de Condores.  The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin, Viktor Volodin and Valery Myasoedov.

Andrey Berezin, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Argentina:

Aconcagua News.  The "Los Litros Leche" group came to the Plaza de Mulas base camp. After a long walk, we had a rest day, in which we walked to the hotel located under the slopes of Bayonet. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin, Viktor Volodin and Valery Myasoedov.