Putintseva Kristina

Hello to everyone from "Ripe Peaches"! Today we had a day of impromptu. After a late breakfast, we decided to get closer to Iranian culture by visiting some of the sights. We made many new discoveries about how huge Tehran is, how friendly the locals are to tourists, and about the political and economic relations with other countries...

In the evening, we all gathered for a gala dinner in one of the best restaurants in Tehran with a stunning view. There, we presented awards and medals to our champions. We shared our impressions of the past trip and even made joint plans for the future!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings to everyone from the Ripe Peaches team! Today we had a very long and eventful day. We got up early. We left the shelter in the direction of the summit under the moonlight at 3:10. We walked slowly, in an even formation, singing songs. And already at 9:50 we reached the summit of the highest volcano in Asia, 5609 m! We tried to take a photo as if we were the only ones at the top, but today there were quite a lot of people. Therefore, we did not linger long and began the descent. And at 12:30 we were already met at the camp with a hot delicious lunch.

The weather today was incredibly pleasing to us, and we still had plenty of strength, so we decided to continue the descent and get to Tehran. Everyone is alive and well, they haven't realized their feat yet, but we are already accepting congratulations!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Hello to everyone from "Ripe Peaches"! Today we went for a walk, or rather, made an acclimatization hike, and climbed from our camp from 4200m to 4500m. We had a small picnic, met tourists from other countries, sunbathed, took photos and went down. Today is our day of rest, so we enjoyed the weather and the views. At dinner, we celebrated Kristina Putintseva's birthday with non-alcoholic Iranian beer and sweet cake. We are already getting ready for bed, because tomorrow is our most important day.

We hope to return to you with news by lunch.

Super-guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings to everyone from the "Ripe Peaches" team! Today's acclimatization night was great. And despite the fact that we spent the night at an altitude of 3600 m, a cozy hotel with spacious rooms and a view of the mountains allowed us to forget about the altitude. As a morning workout, we made a training climb on Mount Tochal, 3964 m. Having descended to the foot of the mountain by cable car, we headed towards the House of the Iranian Mountaineering Federation, where we received our permits for the climb. Before dinner, we stopped at the thermal springs at the foot of Damavand. Then we got even more involved in the local culture by visiting a local cafe, where we tried many different kebabs...
We discussed plans for tomorrow and went to rest after such a busy day.
Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Hello to everyone from the "Ripe Peaches" team! Today we will set off to the slopes of Mount Tochal. In winter, this is a gorgeous ski resort, and now, an empty chalet is completely at our disposal! The weather is favorable to us, so after a hearty lunch, we went for a walk. We walked so well that we climbed to the top of Shah Nishin, which translates as "a place for a king." Our royal team took a rest right at the top, admired the views of Tehran and the nearby mountains, drank tea, and under the rays of the setting sun, wandered along the multi-colored slopes to a delicious hearty dinner. After eating, we decided to play the famous game "Uno" and went our separate ways to gather strength for tomorrow.
Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings to everyone from Iran from the "Ripe Peach" group! Today was a very long and eventful day for our eyes. We arrived at night, rested a little in our hotel (a real palace) Espinash Palace, and went to the most iconic places of Tehran. We climbed the TV tower, had a delicious lunch of local dishes in a panoramic restaurant. Then we went to the Rose Palace - Golestan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where each hall shines brighter than diamonds. We stopped at souvenir shops, admired the handicrafts of local craftsmen, and after a short rest gathered for a generous dinner.

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:
The Puppy Patrol group descended from the slopes of Kilimanjaro on February 20. The descent was long, but fast. We rejoiced, sang songs that even the climbers passing by applauded and danced to us. In the evening we were already at the hotel, where we found our heroes. Everyone received certificates and medals for climbing to the highest point of the continent! We also shared with each other our impressions and emotions about our journey.
Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings from the highest point of the continent from the group "Puppy Patrol"! We made the ascent with the full complement of 9 participants and 2 guides and are now descending from the top. We'll send you the details later when we get to the camp. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 The Puppy Patrol group sends greetings to everyone from the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Today we overcame the difficult path from Karanga camp to Barafu, and then climbed higher, to the Kosovo camp. After a hearty lunch, we discussed plans for the upcoming night, as we have a long climb to the highest point of the African continent ahead of us. We have to overcome more than 1000 meters of altitude. Therefore, after completing the preparations, we go early to recuperate in our sleep.

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Jumbo, Rafiki! Which means, "Hello, Friends!" Today we overcame the beautiful Barranco wall, strolled through the stunning valleys, enjoying the stone-desert, then grassy-green landscapes.

After a delicious hearty lunch, we went for a walk to gain some more altitude. In the evening, we have planned gatherings with board games and discussion of tomorrow's plans. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Tanzania:

Greetings from the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Today, the Puppy Patrol group made a long and exciting journey from the Shire camp to the Lava Tower, where we had a delicious lunch. Next, we went to the camp under the Barranco wall. On the way, we enjoyed incredible landscapes and strange but beautiful plants, took pictures, and sang songs…

The trek was not easy for us, but everyone coped, now we are replenishing our strength with a hearty delicious dinner. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

A group that called itself the "Puppy Patrol" gathered at the foot of Kilimanjaro to climb to the highest point in Africa. Yesterday we spent the whole day collecting and checking equipment. And today we are going on one of the most exciting adventures – Kilimanjaro along the Machame route.

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings from Tanzania from the summit of Kilimanjaro from the White Walkers group and guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva!  Today, the team climbed to the roof of Africa, the highest peak of the entire continent. The whole group is on the descent now. One participant did not go to the assault for medical reasons, now he is going down to the lower camps with local guides, his condition is normal.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Jumbo, Rafiki! Our “White Walkers” group arrived today.  We are comfortably accommodated in the hotel with a wonderful view of the snow-covered Kilimanjaro massif. We checked our equipment, had a delicious dinner, and went to pack our things for tomorrow's departure. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, guide and manager of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Bezengi:

Namaste from Super Sherpa team! Today, a solemn presentation of certificates and documents on the successful completion of courses for our Nepalese friends took place. Now there are real Sherpas in the ranks of Russian climbers!  The whole camp saw them off on a long journey, hugged, said parting words…

We hope that international cooperation will grow stronger!

Kristina Putintseva, guide and manager of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Bezengi:

Greetings to all from Bezengi! If the weather "does not whisper", or even whispers "stay at home", then we just change the location, but do not change our plans. The sky has been accumulating rains for a long time, and we are the forces, so our rescue competitions were moved from the rock massif to the room.

Although from the outside it looked more like a web, in fact, there is nothing superfluous in the system. In a team, each participant knows their functions, actions become coordinated, fast and clear. Super Sherpa Team and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, the guide and manager of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Bezengi:

We send everyone our hot "greetings" from Bezengi! Today we carried each other in our arms. In the literal sense of these words. We are talking about the technique and tactics of rescue operations. This is the topic of our last two days of work. Our Sherpa friends work seriously and responsibly manner. They are doing well.

Kristina Putintseva, guide and manager of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Bezengi:

Hello to everyone from our Super Sherpa Team! Today we spent a wonderful day on the rocks.

We recall long-studied material, learn new things and learn to teach. After all, in our work it is important not only to have knowledge, but also to consistently present the studied material.

Our friendly international team use three languages: Russian, Nepali and English. This makes our classes even more interesting. 

Kristina Putintseva, guide and manager of the 7 Summits Club:

The 7 Summits Club welcomes guests from Nepal. Our old friends and partners Pemba Nurbu and Kippa Lhamu have arrived in Russia to take a mountaineering instructor training course. Every year, the Russian Mountaineering Federation organizes a school of mountaineering instructors on the basis of the Bezengi mountaineering camp.  The guests arrived in Moscow on May 27, and on May 28 we admired the beauties and sights of our capital.

And on the morning of May 29, we went to the airport and made a long journey from Moscow to Nalchik, and then to the Bezengi alpine camp. On the way we visited beautiful Blue Lakes.  While driving, we admired the endless green hills and then the snowy Summits.

At the camp, we talked with the instructors, remembered the joint Himalayan ascents, resolved organizational issues, and discussed our joint plans for the next month.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Kristina Putintseva reports from Nepal:

Greetings from the band "Iron S"! We woke up in our Luxury—Everest-Bace-Camp, washed ourselves with warm water, drank freshly brewed coffee, had breakfast with a view of Everest and Nuptse.

In the morning, half of our group was sent by helicopter to recuperate in Namche Bazaar. The rest of the group began a leisurely descent to Lobuche for lunch.

We enjoyed the views of boundless gorges and dizzying peaks. We stopped near the memorials, honored the memory of those who stayed in the mountains forever. They speculated that the risk should be justified.  And the lower we descended, the easier it became for us to breathe deeply. We stayed in Dingboche. We wished a group of climbers on Island Peak good luck and good weather, and went to recuperate before tomorrow's trek.

Your super guides, Sergey Avtomonov and Kristina Putintseva.