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Today, the branch of NP 1 of the Mountaineering School of the 7 Summits Club in Tuyuk-Su set out at dawn to climb Peak Oktyabryonok, 2A difficulty category. And then stood at the top in full force! All participants felt good and are eager to fight again. Tomorrow is a rest day according to the plan. Guides Alexey Lonchinsky and Viktor Volodin.

Good day to all from the mountaineering school of Tuyuk-Su! Today we had another day of rock training. The program included: working in ropes and descending along a fixed rope. The day turned out to be productive. After lunch, everyone got busy preparing for tomorrow's training ascent. Guides Alexey Lonchinsky and Viktor Volodin.

On the flip calendar, October 31. And a big hello to everyone from the Tuyuk-SU Mountaineering School! Today, everyone in a cheerful and friendly company again held rock classes and consolidated the material covered. Everyone is happy and satisfied. In the evening, we held a review of the classes and classes on maintaining documentation and preparing route sheets. With you were the 7 Summits Club guides Viktor Volodin, Ratmir Mukhametzyanov and Alexey Lonchinsky. See you in the mountains!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Viktor Volodin sends from Kazakhstan:

Big hello to everyone from the Tuyuk-SU alpine camp! News from 7 Summits Club guides Viktor Volodin, Alexey Lonchinsky and Ratmir Mukhametzyanov. Today, the basic training mountain school program started. In the morning, we met all the participants, the group gathered in full force. Having settled into comfortable buses and jeeps, we got to the camp, where we were greeted warmly and hospitably. After settling in, we had a delicious lunch, and in the evening, in a friendly and wonderful company, we celebrated the birthday of a wonderful person, Ratmir. Everything went very well.

 Good afternoon! The Iskorka group made a technically difficult ascent to the peak of Amangeldy!!! We climbed in conditions of limited visibility, we were accompanied by light precipitation, the wind was light gusts. In general, the weather is quite bearable. We were able to apply the skills acquired in rock classes and cope with the ascent perfectly! Beautiful and safe mountains to everyone!!!

Instructors Viktor Volodin and Alexey Lonchinsky.

Good afternoon! Today Team Iskorka together with guides Viktor Volodin and Alexey Lonchinsky made a very fruitful acclimatization hike. The start took place in the dark and we returned to the base also in the dark. We managed to perfectly inspect the area and all approaches to the routes we were interested in! Tomorrow is a day of rest and preparation for the summit climb!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Good afternoon, everyone! News in recent days from the Octobrata group. We started climbing at one o'clock in the morning on July 10th. The weather was not favorable: it was snowing and the wind was blowing, which knocked them off their feet. But we continued our hard way to the summit. When we reached the "Knife", a steep section at an altitude of 6700, the wind increased even more. And then the right decision was made to return back. At the same time, the wind did not abate, but knocked them down. Upon returning to the Third Camp, the weather did not improve. Gathering our strength, we went down to the First Camp and then to the glorious city of Osh. All participants are happy and joyful.

Guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Today, 07/9.24. The group "Octobrata" came in full strength and in full health to the Third camp at an altitude of 6100 meters.  The weather does not want to spoil us and tests our endurance. Everything is fine with us: we settled into tents, had a hearty snack and went to bed. Because, as always, we have an early exit.

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

 8.07.24. The group "Octobrata", at the crack of dawn, went to the Second camp. After the snowfall, the trail was covered, but not much. We walked slowly, it was good that the weather allowed us to do so.  So, we went up to the camp, which is located on a slope, and therefore places for a tent are limited. But we were lucky, they put up a large tent, with tables and benches, where you can comfortably sit and eat well. The well-being of the band members is good, everyone is resting. Tomorrow we will move to an altitude of 6100 meters, to the Third Camp.

R.S. Yesterday, the head of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Abramov, came to the First Camp, who gave us a lot of valuable and useful advice.

The 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club guide Viktor Volodin reports:

Good day to all! The "Oktyabryata" group has decided to postpone the assault on Lenin Peak due to the fact that we have only collected 90 thousand wishes for a successful ascent. We decided to wait another day to get a round number - one hundred thousand. So we are leaving tonight. Everything is fine with us, everyone is determined to win, the team members are feeling great.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

 Yesterday, on July 4, the Octobrata group in full force safely descended to the First Camp. The weather was favorable for us: it was not very hot and the "Frying pan" was passed under a fresh breeze. A delicious lunch was waiting for us at the camp. There are much more people here.  It snowed all night today and the weather is "not very good" in the morning. Well, we have a rest day.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports:

Today, on July 3, the Octobrata group left the Second Camp for an acclimatization climb towards the summit of Razdelnaya. The weather was windy, but also sunny. The participants feel good. We had a great walk. But after lunch, the snow begins to melt very much and I had to re-trail and fall through. Everyone went down to Camp 2, tired but happy.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

  Today, the group of the 8000 Club "Octobrata" left at one o'clock in the morning in order to acclimatize to Camp 2 on the slopes of Lenin Peak. Next, the plan involves a radial rptation to Camp 3, with two overnight stays in the Second Camp. The weather doesn't spoil us much, it snowed again, we had to trail, even though there was a group in front of us. We arrived at the Second camp at 11 o'clock, but the bad weather continues. It was good that the camp was ready for our arrival. A large tent was set up for us, which is convenient for everyone to gather in.

Victor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Good day to all! June 30th is on the calendar. The group of the 7 Summits Club "Octobrata" in full force today made an acclimatization ascent on Yukhin Peak (5130 m). The participants feel good, everyone is happy and satisfied. Tomorrow, according to the plan, is a day of rest and preparation for going to the Second camp. The weather is good from morning to lunch, then a charge of snow, everything is restored in the evening.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Hello everyone! Today, the group of the 7 Summits Club "Octobrata" in full health and good mood started from the base camp to the First camp at 4400. The route ran along a good path through the Travelers' pass. Six hours later, without straining, we were there. At the camp, we were greeted with delicious watermelon, melon and a delicious lunch. Everything is very well organized here. After lunch, there was rest and preparation for tomorrow, for a walk on the glacier and snow-ice training sessions.

Victor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Today, on June 27, in the morning we were woken up by a loudspeaker with cheerful children's songs. The weather is great and we, the Octobrata group, went together in a row to the acclimatization rotation. As a result, the participants crossed the four thousandth milestone. After lunch, we are preparing for tomorrow's departure to the First Camp.

Victor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Octobrata" left the glorious and warm city of Osh today and arrived at the Achik-Tash Glade after seven hours of driving. There we were very warmly welcomed and settled in comfortable yurts, with all amenities. The base camp is very conveniently located and well equipped. There is a nice and spacious dining room, and it has delicious food.

All namaste from the Himalayas! Due to the lack of communication, and sometimes even strength, it was not possible to transmit information. So, the 8000 Club group went to Camp 1 on May 12 and, having successfully overcome the Khumbu icefall, reached its goal. On May 13th, we slowly move to Camp 2, the weather is pleasant and hot. On May 14th, the march is simple at first, and then we arrive at Camp 3 on steep ice. What is pleasing is that there are practically no people on the route. May 15th is one of the hardest and longest days, but nevertheless, we reach the South Col. However, not all of us.  Leonid, before the Camp of Route 4 on Lhotse, decides to stop climbing and go down. Everyone else reaches Camp 4 safely on a Saddle. And then it began: a strong wind tearing the tents that day does not even allow us to stick out our noses, let alone go out to storm. On May 16th, in the morning, we sit and hold tents, the wind has played out in earnest. According to the forecast, there should be a lull in the evening, and we decide to start a storm at 21 o'clock. Unfortunately, as often happens, the Hydrometeorological Center slightly failed. The wind is still strong. We don't have the energy, time, and everything else to wait any longer. And we decide to move out into the night. The frosty wind, burning our face and fingers, tries to stop us, but the thirst for victory and the desire to see the whole world from a height of 8848 m pushes the team to the top. And at 7.40 Nepali time on May 17th, Adrian, Denis, Konstantin and Sergey, as well as the Sherpas accompanying them, climbed to the top. Further, the strong wind does not stop and the long but pleasant road down to home, family and friends. Descent to Camp 2 and 1, Base camp, flight to Lukla and Kathmandu. The team's guide is Viktor Volodin.

The Everest climbers from the 8000 Club team with their leader Viktor Volodin safely descended from Camp 2 through the icefall and arrived at the Base Camp. A solemn meeting was arranged for the heroes here and in the evening they received diplomas on climbing the highest peak in the World. Alex Abramov's team descended from the summit of Mount Everest after successfully climbing to Camp 2 for the night. Dmitry Moskalev came down here from the summit of Lhotse.  We are waiting for everyone at the Base Camp tomorrow!

Victor Volodin, the guide of the 8000 Club, reports from the Everest base camp:

 Very big greetings from Everest Base Camp, from the 8000 Club team!  Today is the deadline for preparation. Everything is in the collection, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. There is an acquaintance with the Sherpas, a discussion of the movement schedule, overnight stays, and most importantly, this is the day of the assault. All participants are in a good mood and ready to start. Wait for news from the vastness of Mount Everest!