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17.09. Salam from Iran!  Today, the Iskorka group of the 7 Summits Club started in the direction of the Damavand assault camp (4250m). At first there was a drop to 3020 m on local jeeps. Once again, a local legend, Uncle Hassan, led this SUV run. In the camp with the mosque (3020m), we loaded the luggage onto mules and trekking began.  “Pole pole” tactics once again did not disappoint, they walked without choking and without losing their breath.

The climbing season on the mountains is ending, there are only a few tents left from the bivouac camp, the alpine hut is half empty. Our chef Nargiz surprises again with his high-altitude delights!  Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow's acclimatization day.

Your guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Alexander Dorojukov.

September 15th. Salam from Iran!  The Iskorka group of the 7 Summits Club moved to the local ski resort Tochal 3500m. We took the cable car to the Tochal pass up to 3600m, then went down on it to our hotel at 3500m. After lunch, after a little rest from it, we climbed to our acclimatization peak Tochal (3964m).

From it we saw the majestic Damavand and the stunning beauty of the Elburs mountain range.

After the photo shoot, again "torture” with kebabs…

Your guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Salaam to all!  A new program of climbing  Damavand 5671m of the 7 Summits Club has started. 

The already close-knit Iskorka group has arrived in Tehran! Today, a dive deep into the oriental bazaars and the beginning of delicious "kebab tortures" took place. The welcome dinner will be held in the Sky Lounge of our Espinas Palace Hotel. Tomorrow we start the active part of the program, we move to the ski resort Tochal 3500m.

Your guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Evgeny Fedyunin, the Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Iran:

Salam from Iran!  Our journey through Persia is coming to an end. Today, the group of "16 happy Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club spent the whole day in Isfahan. First, we familiarized ourselves with the Bazaar, the area of which occupies the 2-nd place in the world! Then we visited the mosques of Imam and Sheikh Lotfolla. We visited the four-hundred-year-old Chehel Palace and saw ancient bridges that are more than 500 years old!

We had lunch in an antique restaurant and visited the Armenian quarter with its Christian temple. There are a lot of emotions and impressions, I can't tell you… Everyone is in cultural shock! Our guide Aida is just an encyclopedia of Persia and the East!

In the evening there was time for a "souvenir looting of the Bazaar". The locals are very friendly to the Russians!

Salam from Iran!   The group "16 happy Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club is finishing its program of climbing the Damavand volcano! Time flew by like a flash, but we managed a lot! We got acquainted with the sights of Tehran and the national cuisine.

We visited the Tochal ski resort and climbed two acclimatization local peaks of 3860m and 3964m.  We visited the Iranian mountaineering federation and rested in the hot springs of Larijan at the foot of Damavand. We passed high-altitude acclimatization and met fellow countrymen of servicemen who participated in international army climbing competitions on Damavand (similar ones are held in Russia, on Elbrus). We enjoyed delicious food from our chefs and tasted perhaps the highest mountain buffet.

We climbed the highest volcano in Asia, the peak of Damavand and tasted sweet melon there, which was brought by our doctor Sergey (his hundreds of stories throughout the program kept the whole team in a great mood). By the way, he spent examination right at the top by measuring pressure, oxygenation and pulse on Prof.equipment!

After going down to Tehran, they held an award ceremony.  Everyone is happy!

And yet, we have a tour of the ancient capitals of Persia ahead of us! So, the journey continues!

Guides Valery Myasoyedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Salam from Iran!  Today, the group of "16 happy Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club made an ascent on the Mount  of Damavand (5671 m), the highest volcano in Asia! The dome was smoking fumaroles today like never before… Unfortunately, at 5100 one participant stopped climbing.

The rest of the group at 12-30 was standing at the maximum height of the crater!  I was surprised by Dr. Sergey, who unexpectedly treated everyone to a delicious melon on the top of the volcano!

Guides Valery Myasoyedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

 Salam from Iran!  Today, the group of "16 happy Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club started in the direction of the Demavend base camp called Bargoh-E-Sevom (4150 m).

At first, there was a drop of up to 3000 m on local jeeps. In a camp with a mosque of 3020m, luggage was loaded onto mules and trekking started. “Pole pole” tactics were correct again, we walked without choking and without losing our breath. Now there are more people on the hut, there is a large tent camp around.

Our chefs never cease to amaze! Baked stuffed chicken is, of course, SOMETHING for 4150! Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow's acclimatization day.

Guides Valery Myasoyedov, Evgeny Fedyunin.

Greetings from Iran! Today, the group of "16 happy Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club climbed our second acclimatization peak - Tochal (3964m) in the morning. The majestic Damavand and the stunning beauty of the Elburs mountain range opened up to us. After the photo shoot, we went down to the cable car and along it to the valley of Tehran.

Now we are moving closer to our main goal - the volcano Damavand.  Not far from the shelter of the Iranian Mountaineering Federation in Polur, where they usually spend the night before the start of the Damavand, we stopped for lunch at the best restaurant serving the juiciest lamb on a bone.

An info briefing and a traditional group photo with the owner of the shelter took place in Polur.

An hour later we found ourselves in hotels with hot springs.  At dinner, in a cool kebab shop, we congratulated our guide Valera on his birthday!

Your guides are Valery Myasoyedov, Evgeny Fedyunin.

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

All Salam from Tehran!  A new program of climbing the Damavand 5671m has started. Today was an oversaturated day full of impressions. A short rest after an international flight and a full immersion in the flavor of the hot eastern city.

National cuisine in the oldest restaurant of the capital, in the Grand Bazaar area, in the historic building of the first bank in Iran.  Golestan Palace with diamond and mirror halls, royal gifts for the Shah - very impressive for its luxury and immodesty!

Our Maryam, professor of the University Department of the Russian language and an expert in local history, as always at the height of his professionalism! The welcome dinner, without breaking the tradition, was held in the panoramic restaurant of the Milad TV tower, overlooking the evening lights of Tehran, at an altitude of 290m. Tomorrow we start the active part of the program!

The guides of the group are Valery Myasoyedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

In the mountains to the stars can be reached by hand. Mountains fulfill dreams! Our climbing night started at 04:20, we started from the Base Camp at an altitude of 4200 meters.

The full moon illuminated the mountain peak of Demavend. Everyone was in anticipation and expectation. The weather favored us and our group "Deniski" went out to storm.

After completing one third of the climb, our team divided into two groups: fast and active, and measured and calm. 

The way to the top of the first group took 8 hours. The second group stood at the top of the Demavend at 12:50. Total: On July 4, 2023, the Deniski team of the 7 Summits Club in full force ascended to the summit of Demavend (5671m), the highest volcano in Asia!  The ascent was 100% successful!

Tired, but happy, we went down to the Base Camp at 17:00. There we were waiting for a hot delicious soup from our super chefs.  It is noteworthy that on the day of our ascent, Demavend Day is celebrated in Iran and in the evening we heard an ancient legend from our local guide Hamid and admired the fireworks.

Guides Valery Myasoedov, Evgeny Fedyunin, Olya Startseva.

Гид Клуба 7 Вершин Евгений Федюнин сообщает из Ирана:

Привет из Ирана! Сегодня у группы "Дениска" простой день, легкий акклиматизационный выход, 300 м над приютом по пути к вершине. Особое внимание уделялось дыхательным упражнениям. Во время привалов наш главный иранский гид Хамид показал ряд приемов для повышения работоспособности легких на высоте. Мы также слушали рассказы о Древней Персии и играли в веселые игры. Наш уважаемый гид Хамид, инструктор IMGA, не только мастер скалолазания, но и отличный организатор. Таких же добрых слов заслуживают наши повара Наргес и Марьон, оба профессионалы высочайшего класса. «Дениски» были приятно удивлены фуршетом, который нам накрыли. А на горячее - жареная форель! Наша любовь взаимна, мы всегда благодарим их от всего сердца и не забываем поздравить с праздником. На день рождения Наргес и нашего гида Париса подарили павловопосадские шали из чистой шерсти. Вот такой день - дыши, вкусно кушай, отдыхай. Завтра - финальный аккорд, рано утром выходим на вершину Дамаванд. Гиды Евгений Федюнин, Валерий Мясоедов, Ольга Старцева.

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

Greetings from Iran!  Today, the Deniski group of the 7 Summits Club leaves civilization for a few days. ahead of the high-altitude acclimatization and climbing the summit of Demavend 5671m.

After spending a night in Larijan, a village with hot springs at the foot of Damavand, in the morning we boarded local jeeps and drove to the parking lot with a mosque 3020m. There we loaded the luggage onto mules and started trekking.  There were noticeably more people on the Mountain. But the second wave of blooming poppies went, the beauty is indescribable.

 We were walking in one group, the first long part, it's definitely not worth rushing! Slight fatigue and everyone is happy! In the evening, we congratulated our participant Anya on her Birthday with a cake (our chefs surprised her with their skill again)! She's thrilled! We invite everyone to Iran!

Your guides are Valery Myasoyedov, Evgeny Fedyunin, Olga Startseva.

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

 Greetings from Iran from the band that finally got its name! We are now "Deniski"! The second day of the Damavand program began with a climb to the ski hotel at 3600 m.  We were lucky that we climbed in comfortable conditions in the cabins to the hotel itself, because frequent stops of the cable car in the off-season are not uncommon. We stayed in a beautiful hotel "Tochal ", the comfort of which is especially appreciated at such a height. "Deniski" was checked out by local kebabs, but they still don't know what kind of "belly" holiday will be tomorrow!

 After lunch and a medical examination, mandatory for this hotel, we went at a calm pace to acclimatize to the Tochal Mountain, 3964 m high. We talked a lot on the way, took pictures, the team stuck together before our eyes. This is wonderful, because a good atmosphere in the group is the key to a successful ascent! Tomorrow we will move to Damavand, get permits and gourmet day. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin, Valery Myasoyedov and Olga Startseva.

Super-guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Iran:

All salaam from Tehran! A new program of Damavand has started! The third group, most of the participants had previously climbed Elbrus and Kilimanjaro together.

And again a long and eventful day full of impressions. Traditional local dishes - dizi, various kebabs, fruits. The most famous restaurant in the Grand Bazaar area in a historic building, the first bank in Iran. Golestan Palace with a diamond hall, royal gifts for the shah - very impressive, and well, very immodest!

The beautiful Maryam, professor of the University Department of the Russian language and an expert in local history, again impressed with her stories and local legends! The welcome dinner, according to tradition, was held in the panoramic revolving restaurant of the Milad TV tower with a view of the evening sparkling Tehran, at an altitude of 290m. Tomorrow we begin active acclimatization!

Guides Valery Myasoyedov, Evgeny Fedyunin, Olga Startseva.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Iran:

Hello everyone! The group "Polk and his daughter" of the 7 Summits Club made an ascent on the summit of Demavend (5671m), the highest volcano in Asia! The whole group (18 participants and 8 guides) stood at the maximum height of the crater at 13-30! Climbing 100% of participants and guides!

Russian guides are Valery Myasoedov, Evgeny Fedyunin, project coordinator Anastasia Kuznetsova.

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

Hello everyone!  The "Congo" group of the 7 Summits Club has successfully climbed the Western Peak of Elbrus 5642m! Natalia, a member of the group, realized her extreme dream on her birthday!

Sometimes believing, sometimes not believing in herself, she did not accept congratulations during the entire ascent, right up to the descent to the refuge.  Later, we awarded all participants with honorary badges and diplomas.

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

Hello!  The Сongo group of the 7 Summits Club made for acclimatization rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks, up to a height of 4800 meters. The weather mocked us during the ascent. And when we went back down to 4,000, Elbrus finally opened up and smiled after us. Tomorrow we have rest and preparation for the summit assault! All the weather and good luck!

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

Greetings to all from the Elbrus region! The new group "Congo" of the 7 Summits Club has entered the primary acclimatization on the slopes of Cheget. We visited the famous cafe "Ai", tasted local goodies… On the positive side, we went down, rented the missing equipment. Rest now!

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

Hello everyone! The group "It's snow time" of the 7 Summits Club made an attempt to climb Elbrus! It was, of course, not torture, but in conditions of zero visibility, close to it. Blitz is always like roulette, and if you add bad weather, the chance is doubly reduced!

But we honestly trod and struggled with the snowfall. Having reached the saddle and weighed all the pros and cons, we decided to repeat what we started at a more favorable time.

All the weather and good luck!

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

Hello everyone!  The group "Wanderers" of the 7 Summits Club moved to the refuge National Park, at an altitude of 3900m for high-altitude acclimatization on the slopes of Elbrus.  After being placed, we went up to the area  of the Refuge of 11 and conducted classes on the technique of movement and self-retention in the snow.  Then we went down and after a hearty lunch, we got a well-deserved rest and beautiful panoramas of the Caucasian ridge. Tomorrow we will go to the Pastukhov rocks, at 4700m.

All the weather and good luck!