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Hooray! "Abramov's Favorite Group" summited Island Peak! It was very difficult, the route was technically complex, many pitches of rocks and vertical ice. We all summited. We were very tired, but happy! Now we are returning to civilization and resting after a 16-hour climb! With you was the guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov.

Namaste everyone! Today "Abramov's Favorite Group" woke up in Dingboche a little later. Because part of the group decided to finish the climb and return to Kathmandu by helicopter. The remaining participants went out and trudged to Chukung in a couple of hours. After lunch, we checked the weather and our health again and decided to stay here for a day. And go to climb Island Peak on a reserve day. After lunch, we held part of the training on the use of mountaineering equipment. At the end of the day, it started snowing and we finished the training to continue it in the morning! The goal of the day was to learn how to jumar well and, most importantly, to rest after difficult days. Everyone has fully recovered and began to feel much better. Now we are moving to the assault camp of Island Peak and at night we go to the assault. Everyone is ready, the weather promises to be good, a little luck remains and everything will be fine.

This was Sergey Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club.

News from "Abramov's Favorite Group". Today we had a long day. We left early in the morning from Lobuche. The altitude had already let us know, we walked slowly but surely. We reached Gorakshep, where we split up. Some went straight to the base camp, and some to Kalapathar. We climbed Kalapathar and then went to the base camp. In the evening, Abramov himself came to us, he came down from the 3rd camp and then everyone ate very tasty food and celebrated May 9. With you was the guide Sergey Avtomonov.

"Abramov's Favorite Group" is on the line. We continue our acclimatization before climbing Island Peak. Today we climbed to the village of Lobuche. This is the last stop before Everest Base Camp, tomorrow we will be there. On the way we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers. We honored their memory. For additional acclimatization we went to the height of Kazbek, after lunch at the lodge. The height of 4900 is already felt and everyone is starting to walk a little slower, but still everyone is cheerful and ready to go further and higher tomorrow. With you was super guide Sergey Avtomonov.

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

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! Our group decided to change the name to "Abramov's Favorite Group". Today we had a trek to Namche Bazaar. In the morning, we had breakfast in a beautiful lodge with electric sheets and went out on the trail. Along the way, we admired the views, looked at Thamserku. We climbed the Hillary Bridge and then came to the final destination. We rested, took a shower, checked the Irish pub for beer.

Hello everyone from Nepal! From a group with the as yet unconfirmed name "Hillary's Scalp". Today we had the most active day. We flew to Kathmandu, checked our gear, and also managed to run around the shops and buy the missing stuff. Then we had a delicious dinner in a restaurant with Russian roots. Then, after sleeping for literally a couple of hours, part of the group headed to Ramechap airport and flew to Lukla. The second part of the group flew by helicopter. The weather was favorable to us and we arrived without delays. Even a light breakfast and a hike to a beautiful lodge where we could finally sleep. But in the evening we went to the monastery above the lodge and played a football match with the monks. Tomorrow we are heading towards Namche Bazaar.

With you was a guide Sergey Avtomonov.

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

Hello everyone, today our group climbed the summit of Elbrus 5642. The entire group without exception climbed to the highest point. It was not easy for everyone, but we got there! The weather was great, the trail was in good condition, so at 6:13 we were already at the top. On the way, we admired the beautiful views and enjoyed the windless Elbrus. This does not happen often!

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

In the end, our Brazilians climbed Elbrus! Today was a long day, but we did it, we reached the top. The weather was not very friendly: wind, fog, sometimes snow fell. But we overcame ourselves and stubbornly went to our summit. Each of us overcame ourselves and reached the goal. By lunchtime, we descended to Terskol, rested and received well-deserved medals at a gala dinner. After that, we completely switched to rest and recovery after the climb.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov sends from Elbrus:

Greetings from the Brazilians from Elbrus! Today we went on the main acclimatization rotation, climbed Pastukhov Rocks. We spent the night in the refuge, at an altitude of 3900. In the morning we had breakfast early and went out. In crampons we reached the beginning of the rocks, sat there, rested, and simply spent some time for acclimatization. The weather was more than good and we enjoyed the sun and warmth. Then we went down to the hotel to rest. Tomorrow we plan to gain strength and go to the mountain at night.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! A group of Brazilian friends of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the refuge today and settled into comfortable houses. Then we went to practice walking with crampons and using an ice axe. All participants learned the technique of self-arrest on a snowy slope, walked along the fixed ropes and returned to the house, where a delicious lunch awaited us. In the evening, we discussed plans for tomorrow, getting ready for the climb to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

Greetings to everyone from the foot of Elbrus! A new group of guests of the 7 Summits Club from Brazil has begun their program of climbing Elbrus! Today we went out to the slopes of Mount Cheget to begin acclimatization. We slowly climbed to an altitude of 3100 meters and went down to the hotel. Then we visited the rental point, where we took the missing equipment and then relaxed.

The 7 Summits Club guide Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

The "Samovar" group climbed Ararat! Everything went as planned. We left early and climbed to the summit, slightly stretching out in time. Everyone who started reached the top point. An excellent result! Some of the participants paid off their debts for last year's failure. Everyone is great! The most difficult test for us was the descent. It took a very long time to descend, but now we are already in the city of Dogubayazit. In the hotel and resting!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 The Samovar group is in touch.  Today we went up to the Ararat assault camp, at an altitude of 4,200 meters. On the way, we got caught in the rain, then also under hail. But they did not turn around and reached the camp. We had lunch, got some sleep before dinner. Then we prepared crampons, discussed the climbing plan and went to get some more sleep. We go out at night to climb.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 Greetings from the Samovar group! Today we went to the assault camp for acclimatization. After a windy night, we were a little frozen, the wind did not abate, so we started the journey very warmly dressed. And closer to lunch, the wind stopped, the weather cleared up completely and we reached our goal at a good pace. Then we went down to the base camp and rested. And for dinner, our chef pleased us with a delicious barbecue!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

All merhaba from the slopes of the holy Mount Ararat! Our group called "Samovar" left the city of Van today and headed towards Ararat along the lake of the same name. By noon we reached the beginning of our hike. The sky was overcast and the sun did not warm us, so it was easy and relaxed. In 4 hours we reached our base camp, settled into tents and rested before tomorrow's acclimatization rotation to the assault camp.

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

Ararat is in touch! We have reached the top - hurrah!! We went out at 2 o'clock tonight, and we were slowly getting up. The weather was not very clear, the clouds were changing all the time and it was trying to snow or rain. But we walked calmly to our summit. It took us a little longer than usual, almost 8 hours. But everything went well, and we ascended, and most importantly, everyone went down to the camp without injury or incident! And now we are going to relax in the city and gain strength to view the sights of Eastern Turkey!

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

Greetings from the group "To Turkey to warm up"!  Today we went to acclimatize to the assault camp! We got there quickly, in 4 hours. We admired the beautiful views and enjoyed the good weather. There was no rain today and a wonderful view of the Ararat Valley opened up. Tomorrow we are going to spend the night in the assault camp and climb at night. The weather (according to the forecast) promises to be good!

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

Greetings to all from the slopes of Ararat! Today, our group called "To Turkey to warm up" moved out of the city of Van and reached the city of Dogubayazit in a couple of hours. From there, we finally saw our destination, Mount Ararat. Then, after getting a snack and water, we went out along a beautiful road towards the base camp. On the way, the rain tried to scare us several times, but in the end it did not get wet. It took us 4 hours to get to our accommodation for the next two days. We stayed in tents, had a delicious meal and just rested for a few hours. In the evening we discussed the plan for tomorrow and had dinner. Now we are resting before tomorrow's acclimatization rotation.

 A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

Hello everyone from Ararat! The program of the new group of the 7 Summits Club has begun. Today we arrived in the city of Van, stayed in a hotel. We checked the equipment, discussed all the plans for the ascent and tasted the local cuisine. Tomorrow we will move towards Ararat and begin our campaign. Although the altitude is already 1700 meters, so acclimatization has already begun!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 The group of the 7 Summits Club "Forbidden Flatlanders" has successfully reached the top of Mount Ararat. The night before the ascent, a thunderstorm broke out on the mountain, and we were afraid that we would have to walk in the rain. However, by 2 a.m. the rain had stopped, and despite the thick fog, we began to climb. In five hours we successfully reached the summit of Ararat. After going down the valley, the group went to the city of Dogubayazit, where we are currently resting after a strenuous hike.