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1.08. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Walking above the clouds" climbed the Western summit of Elbrus today. Most of the climb took place in whiteout conditions! Apart from us, only a couple more groups went that day, the rest turned back!

In the evening there was a gala dinner with awards, conversations and plans for new mountains!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

29.07. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Walking Above the Clouds" moved to the National Park refuge at an altitude of 3900 m. After lunch, we went to the Refuge of11 at an altitude of 4100 meters, where we held training snow and ice sessions, where we worked on the technique of climbing and self-arrest.

Then at the refuge we adjusted the crampons to the boots and had a very tasty dinner.

Hello everyone! The new group of the 7 Summits Club "Walking Above the Clouds" began acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Again a fairytale forest and alpine meadows, the weather allowed us to admire the views of the mountains and the Caucasian giant Elbrus! We climbed to the famous cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2750 m.

After lunch, we rented the missing equipment and rested ...

Tomorrow we move to the refuge of the National Park at 3900 m, where we will continue our high-altitude acclimatization.

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 23.07. Hello everyone! The group "Five Elements" of the 7 Summits Club set out to climb tonight and reached the Elbrus Saddle - 5350 meters. Due to heavy snowfalls, we were unable to get higher! But no one despairs and everyone is happy with the result, because the entire route from the hotel on Chegetskaya Polyana (2000 m) to Elbrus Saddle (5350 m) was covered on foot, without technical support!

In the evening there was a gala dinner in a national restaurant, and we were already making plans for the future!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 21.07. Hello everyone! The Five Elements group of the 7 Summits Club went to Pastukhov Rocks for high-altitude acclimatization! The weather is just like on schedule. From 10 am - sleet and snow, after 11 thunder, thunderstorm and snowstorm... We only reached 4450 meters. The team is not despairing and is thinking about the ascent on foot (no snowcat)! Tomorrow is a day of rest and preparation for the assault on the summit of Elbrus!

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

20.07. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Five Elements" group trained on a closed crevassed glacier today, we worked on the technique of passing closed crevasses in ropes. Then we learned to mark a group rope.

And after a delicious and hearty lunch from our cooks, we held classes on oncoming traffic on fixed ropes. There was a thunderstorm outside, but we successfully coped with the task in our comfortable houses.

The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus:

 19.07. Hello everyone! The "Five Elements" group of the 7 Summits Club spent the first night in the high-mountain Refuge National Park at an altitude of 3900 meters. Everyone is feeling great! Today we went to acclimatize to the Refuge of Eleven at an altitude of 4100 meters. There we conducted snow and ice training, worked on the technique of climbing and self-arrest in case of falls.

After lunch, we adjusted the crampons to the boots, prepared for the next outing. Everything is going according to plan.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

 The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus:

 18.07. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Five Elements" group has started high-altitude acclimatization! The entire group hiked from the Azau glade to our comfortable refuge, the National Park, to an altitude of 3900 m. The climb took 6 hours, all participants feel well, and have a great appetite!

Snow classes tomorrow.

14.07. Hello everyone! The new 7 Summits Club group called "Five Elements" began acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Through a fairy-tale forest and alpine meadows, we walked at a good pace to the famous "Ai" cafe at an altitude of 2750 m.

After lunch, we rented the missing equipment, rested and prepared for tomorrow's exit to the Terskol gorge. Our program is non-standard, there are several days of basic mountaineering training ahead.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Group Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Message from 13.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Second Year Olds" climbed the Eastern Elbrus summit 5621m!!! It was clear, but there was a strong wind, 70 km/h with gusts up to 80 km. The weather allowed us to enjoy the views of the Main Caucasian Ridge!

We went down the famous motorcycle couloir and were already at the Refuge by 9.30!

During the festive dinner, the participants received their well-deserved awards!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus Region:

 11-12.06. Hello everyone! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Second-year students" went to high-altitude acclimatization at Pastukhov Rocks 4700m! The weather was great, it was very warm and the group reached their intended goal! Today is rest and preparation for the assault! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin sends from the Elbrus region:

10.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group went to high-altitude acclimatization today to Refuge of 11 at 4100m. There we held snow classes, practiced the technique of self-arrest with an ice axe.

After lunch near the hotel we held classes on safety systems and moving along fixed ropes. Tomorrow we are going to Pastukhov Rocks at 4700m. 

Take care of yourself! See you in the mountains! Good weather and good luck to everyone!

The 7 Summits Guide Evgeny Fedyunin sends from the Elbrus region:

9.06. Hi all! The new group of the 7 Summits Club called "Second-year" began acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. At a good pace, we went through a fairy-tale forest to the famous cafe "Ai" to a height of 2750 meters. Rhododendrons are still blooming, which adds beauty to alpine meadows.

After lunch, they rented the missing equipment, then they rested and prepared for tomorrow's access on Elbrus!

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

All the weather and good luck!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

Hello everyone! The "Sneg i Volya"  (Snow and Will) group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the top of Western Elbrus 5642m on May 16!!! The weather allowed us to enjoy the views of the Main Caucasian Ridge!

During the festive dinner, the participants received their well-deserved awards. And, starting with this group, the climbers will receive an additional numbered honorary badge for climbing Elbrus from the Russian Mountaineering Federation to our awards!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus:

Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Snow and Freedom" went to high-altitude acclimatization on Pastukhov Rocks - 4700m! The weather was different, from fog to sun and wind. But without snow. It was not easy, but the whole group reached the intended goal! Ahead is rest and preparation for the assault!

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Hello everyone! The "Snow and Will" group of the 7 Summits Club moved today to the Nats.Park refuge at an altitude of 3900 meters. There we settled in cool houses, but only after digging out the entrances! It has been snowing for the third day.

Then we went to Refuge of 11 at 4100 m, where in white out conditions we held snow training sessions and practiced self-arrest techniques.

After a hearty lunch, we held training sessions on belay systems and moving along fixed ropes indoors. Everyone feels great, and their appetites are excellent! Tomorrow is high-altitude climbing to Pastukhov Rocks - up to 4700 m.

Take care!

See you in the mountains!

Wish everyone good weather and good luck!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Hello everyone! A new group of the 7 Summits Club was named "Snow and Freedom". We began acclimatization on Mount Cheget and climbed to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 meters. There, the participants got acquainted with local delicacies of chebureks with lingonberries and herbal teas!  The weather was not at all pampering, visibility was limited, it was raining, even snowing at times. But we saw a giant avalanche from the wall of Donguz-Orun.

After lunch, we rented the missing equipment, then rested and prepared for tomorrow's move to Elbrus!

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

The 7 Summits Club  guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Message from May 9. Hello everyone! The "T-34" group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the top of Western Elbrus 5642m on the Great Victory Day!!!

The weather was different, and like any Victory, the Mountain was not easy, but despite everything, 100% ascent!

During the festive dinner and award ceremony, we discussed further mountain plans.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin: The "T-34" group of the 7 Summits Club had a Lazy day today and was preparing for the assault. The weather is not pampering. But we will try tonight! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov: Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the team "Chamber N7"! Today we rested all day, at night we go to climb. The weather is not very good, but we are planning to go out. In principle, the forecast promises improvement by night. In the meantime, we are intensively preparing, that is, eating and sleeping.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Hello everyone! Today, a new group of the 7 Summits Club called "T-34" went to the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 meters, to begin acclimatization.

Everything went according to plan, then there was equipment rental, preparation for tomorrow and rest.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!