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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.

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 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.

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

Yesterday, September 6th, a group the 7 Summits Club El Pupsa made a successful ascent on the summit of Elbrus. The weather forecast, predicting snowfall, did not come true (more precisely, the bad weather shifted to a later time). As a result, the summit was windless and clear. The group has climbed at a good pace and without losses. The descent also went smoothly.

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

 News from the Elbrus region. The 7 Summits Club "El Pupsy" group climbed to the National Park refuge, where we will continue acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today, in the area of the Refuge of Eleven, we conducted snow and ice training sessions, mastered self-arrest with an ice axe. The weather is excellent, as is the well-being and mood of the group. Tomorrow we are going to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

News of the Elbrus region. The new group, called "El Pupsy", has begun preparations for the ascent of Elbrus. On the first day, we went to the slopes of Mount Cheget for acclimatization. The path goes along a picturesque forest path, which is replaced by no less beautiful alpine meadows. We went to the cafe "Ai", ate chebureks with khichins and appreciated the taste of wonderful mountain tea. Tomorrow we will climb to the refuge situated on Elbrus slopes, where we will continue to prepare for the ascent.

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

Elbrus region news. Yesterday, August 30, the 7 Summits Club group "Brusnika" successfully climbed the Western peak of Elbrus. The weather was wonderful, sunny and windless. From the summit, there were beautiful views of the Greater Caucasus Range and far to the north. All participants walked well and felt good.

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

 News from the Elbrus region. The 7 Summits Club group "Brusnika" continues acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today we went to the Pastukhov Rocks. It was clear in the morning, and we enjoyed the views of the majestic Elbrus. And by the middle of the day the weather began to deteriorate - fog, light snow. We went to the Rocks in a solid fog. Tomorrow we have a rest day. We will restore our strength before the ascent.

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

News of the Elbrus region. The group of the 7 Summits Club called "Brusnika" began the active part of acclimatization and preparation for climbing Elbrus. It was raining this morning. Therefore, we had to postpone the start an hour later. We went, as usual, to the legendary cafe "Ai". Autumn in the Caucasus is coming into its own. It is damp and cool. We hope that the cyclone will go away in the coming days, and the weather will improve by the day of the ascent.

We also visited the rental shop today and took all the necessary equipment.

Tomorrow we will climb to the National Park refuge, where we will continue preparing for the ascent.

Pamir is calling! On August 15, the Club 8000 group "Lenin, brothers!" climbed Lenin Peak! The day was long. The first half of the day, as usual in the Pamirs, was clear and cloudless. We reached the summit after lunch; at which time the mountain was already covered by clouds and light snow began to fall. The descent took place under a snowfall. Here we felt all the vast expanses of Lenin Peak and its power. As a result, closer to the evening, the whole team was in the Third Camp.

On August 16, we safely descended to the First camp. Next, Osh with its benefits of civilization awaits us. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Pamir is in touch! The "Lenin, brothers!" group has completed the acclimatization cycle, having climbed Razdelnaya Peak, 6100 m. We spent two nights in the Second Camp, at an altitude of 5300 meters. It turns out that we have passed the Lenin Glacier in both directions. Now is the second half of the season, the cracks on the glacier are getting bigger. There are many stairs on the trail. Now we are in the First Camp. We are resting, recuperating, monitoring the weather forecast, choosing a day for the ascent. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Pamir and the "Lenin, brothers!" group are on the line. Another day at the First Camp of Lenin Peak. Today we walked to Domashniy Peak, 4750. And after lunch we held a lesson on moving through cracks. For this purpose, we took ladders, like on a glacier, and walked along them. Tomorrow we are heading to the Second Camp, where we will spend a couple of days. We will ascend to the Third Camp and to the Razdelnaya Peak for acclimatization, and descend to the Second Camp. Group guides Andrey Berezina and Valery Myasoedov.

Pamir is in touch! The "Lenin, Brothers!" group climbed yesterday to the First Camp of Lenin Peak, at an altitude of 4400 meters. We will stay here until the summit push. Today the team attended classes to practice the technique and tactics of moving along fixed ropes, and practiced descending and ascending on jumars. After lunch we adjusted the equipment: crampons, harnesses. This evening we are playing Perudo in the dining room. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from the Pamirs! The "Lenin, brothers!" group has arrived at the Edelweiss glade, at the base camp of Lenin Peak, altitude 3600. For acclimatization, we went to the shoulder of Petrovsky Peak. Then we go to the first camp, where we will continue acclimatization and prepare for the ascent. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from the Pamirs!  On July 26, our group climbed the summit of Lenin Peak, 7134 m. The weather was perfect, it was even hot in places. All the participants have been to the top. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Andrey Berezin, the guide of the 8000 Club  and the7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Pamir is in touch!  We spent several days enjoying the benefits of civilization at the Lenin Peak base camp. We walked to the local beautiful lake, visited a massage parlor, a sauna, and visited the International Mountaineering Camp (MAL), which turned 50 this year. After that, we moved to the first camp, where we will "catch" the weather for climbing.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Pamir is in touch!  The group "Gentlemen and Fairies" climbed, as part of the acclimatization,  the peak Razdelnaya (6148). We spent two nights in the Second Camp at an altitude of 5200. We got acquainted with the Lenin Icefall, with the famous "Frying Pan". We've gone down to rest now.  And we will wait for the weather for the ascent.

Andrey Berezin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Greetings from the Pamirs! The group "Gentlemen and Fairies" spent two days in the First Camp of Lenin Peak. To acclimatize, we went to Domashny Peak, up to a height of 4800 meters.  And today we held snow and ice classes.  We have mastered the skills of moving on ropes. Tomorrow we will go to the Second Camp for two nights, and we also plan to climb the Razdelnaya peak.

Pamir is in touch! The "Always ready-s" group at the base camp of Lenin peak Achik-Tash. 6 hours along the Pamir highway, and now we are at the foot of the giant. The camp greeted us with rain and snow. We were accommodated in comfortable yurts: with electricity and a shower in the room. Good comfort is the key to a good ascent. Tomorrow we are going to acclimatize to the slope of Petrovsky Peak. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Pamir is in touch! The group (as yet untitled) gathered in the beautiful city of Osh, from where our path to Lenin Peak begins. Today we took a look at the sights of the city, including Mount Sulaiman.  We also tried the local cuisine. Then we are already going to Achik-Tash, to the base camp of Lenin Peak. One of the participants of our expedition is the famous cosmonaut Sergei Ryazansky. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.