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According to an established tradition, the 7 Summits Club invites all friends three times a year, for the gala evening meeting. The spring party was held on March 19th. Do you want to learn how to make such an event a real fest, a memorable event? What is most important? Interesting prominent guests? Lotteries? Nice video? Treats? Response after 10 photos ....

The whole gallery here (47 pictures). We are still waiting for new photos

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You just need to have a huge number of real friends! It is our main achievement for 10 years of work!

Yesterday, March 19, in Moscow on the traditional gala-evening (party) of the "7 Summits Club" there was a significant event. Lyudmila Korobeshko and Alexander Abramov were awarded by Orders of Edelweiss. This award is given by a special committee of the veterans of Russian mountaineering.

A well-deserved reward! Few Russians have done so much to promote mountaineering among the masses.

Lyudmila - the first Russian woman to finish the program "Seven Summits", and the first in the World made it twice. Alexander is also a famous person. He tactfully reminded at the party - he is the third Russian, completed the program "Seven Volcanoes", a program of climbing to the highest volcanoes all over the world. Two times Seven Summits, 6 times Mount Everest summit. And together, they are a family of owners of the 7 Summits Club – the leading climbing company in whole Eastern Europe.

Lyudmila Korobeshko awarded the Order of Edelweiss

There was no free place in the hall

Our small group returned from Morocco. 7 Summits Club congratulates Olga and Victor with a successful ascent to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak of the country!

The members of the group are very satisfied with the trip, it was very warm in every sense:friendly Berbers, fresh spring air, warm sun, cloudless sky.

After the climb, the team went from mountains to desert, and then they rested on the ocean shore.

Join our group to the next, which will travel to Morocco on May holidays, the best time for this wonderful country ...

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Traditional gala-evening of the 7 Summits Club - a large collection of people dedicated to the mountains. Ulitsa Bolshaya Pereyaslavskaya house 7. Free! Login without passports and tickets!

March 19th. Thursday evening. Beginning at 20:00, as usual, the tables will be covered ....

The main thing at the party:

(!!!) Photos and video of the flight from Kilimanjaro, the story Valery Rozov. Opportunity to touch the hero!

(1) Alexander Abramov, the permanent captain of our Everest team will present the 7 Summits Club Everest expedition in 2015. He gave the word to Valdis Pelsh, all known person from TV. This time his role was a surprise to many. What is the purpose? How the project manager see the next movie about climbing Mount Everest? We hope to learn more at our party. We are waiting for other famous participants in the project: Ivan Dusharin, Denis Provalov ....

The first meeting of the team Everest-2015

(2) Secrets of the Antarctic season. The riddle of the missing deputies and other mysteries of the Ice continent. We are waiting for the main characters and the story from them!

(3) Another great event of the evening - a presentation of the book-album of Olga Rumiantseva "Seven volcanoes Kaspersky Lab." Clearly, this is our "Seven Volcanoes", a project born by 7 Summits Club and author of the project - our person. This is exactly the book that is the best gift. It may even be an opportunity to buy it autographed by the author.

(4) Surprise .... Alex Lonchinsky come to us along the path of the Piolet d'Or in Chamonix.

(5) You are awaiting for the long promised awarding winners of selfy competitions. And in addition to this - the traditional lottery and small prizes from our partner the Active holidays shop .

Looking forward to all of our friends and those who want to become them!

Our best, most athletic team in Ecuador for the New Year. Author photos - Olesya Lelyushkina. Other participants: Maria Dyachenko and Andrey Tulchinsky.
Successful ascent to the summit of Ilinitsa, Cotopaxi, attempt to climb Chiboraso. Amazement and delight of Ecuador.

Alex Abramov and Luda Korobeshko came to Elbrus region for work and fun. Tomorrow they will celebrate Women's Day on March 8. Our local office is preparing for a new season that starts from May Days. For two years we use for Mount Elbrus our favorite Refuge – LEAPrus...

Our programs:

Elbrus by classic route, 8 days

Elbrus climb with traverse from south to north, 8 days

In 2013 Italian architectural firm LEAPfactory has constructed a new energy-efficient hotel on the southern glacier of Mount Elbrus, in Russia's Caucasus mountain range. Generally considered the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus has a summit of 5,642 m (18,510 ft). The hotel in question is located 3,912 m (12,834 ft) above sea level, hence its name: LEAPrus 3912.

Depending on your point of view, Mount Elbrus could be considered the highest peak in Euro...LEAPrus 3912 features a 8.6 kw photovoltaic system and a solar thermal system, both comple...The modules boast 46 beds, a living area, restaurant area with kitchen, toilets, reception...The hotel has an expected lifespan of 50 years.

The hotel has a total area of 139 sq m (1,500 sq ft), and comprises four prefabricated modules, which were constructed in Italy before being shipped over to Russia and deposited on the mountainside by helicopter. The modules were then assembled and made operational over a few days in July. They boast 46 beds, a living area, restaurant area with kitchen, toilets, reception, and staff accommodation. The hotel has an expected lifespan of 50 years.

Given the remote location, and the expense and technical difficulty of receiving supplies, it makes good sense to ensure that LEAPrus 3912 is as energy-efficient as possible, and LEAPfactory did indeed install a range of technology to bring this about.

LEAPrus 3912 features a 8.6 kWp photovoltaic system and a solar thermal system, both complemented by a standard gas-burning generator, efficient LED lighting, and an underfloor heating system that's designed for low-temperature usage.

An efficient ventilation system helps mitigate heating requirements, and a sewage plant designed for high-altitude usage has been installed that promises almost 100 percent recycling of human waste. The hotel also sports an integrated system that melts the ample quantities of snow to supply water to sanitation services.

The energy-efficient tech is managed by an energy monitoring system, that in turn is regulated by a computer that can be remotely controlled via satellite.

LEAPrus 3912 was constructed for the North Caucasus Mountain Club, and opened for business last month.

The organizers of the "Piolet d'Or" contest surprise all and delight us. They changed all formats of determination the winners. This year, two experts made a large list of climbing, which they liked. And a big jury had already chosen three winners.

Among them, and our St. Petersburg friends! CONGRATULATIONS!

April 9-12, Chamonix – Courmayeur awaits them for a pleasant trip, without a usual nervous tension. Most likely, French will not change their minds, as for "Mistral".

That's what we wrote last December, congratulating a guide and coach of 7 Summits Club Alexey Lonchinsky to obtain "Russian Golden Piolet": "Congratulations to our tour guide, coach and friend, a wonderful guy and a wonderful athlete Liosha Lonchinsky! Deserved victory! All the others were also good, worthy contenders. But experts still knew things when adjudicated. Now it is up to the French (world) Piolet d'Or! "

And video:

Tamserku presentation

Morocco is popular! Today another group of 7 Summits Club started off the program ascent of Toubkal (4165m) with local guides. In March - this is a serious event, in North Africa has been kept winter, need to climb with crampons, ice axes. After the mountains the team continue the program to the Sahara and will get acquainted with the ancient Arab cities.

We wish the members a successful ascent and waiting for their stories!

Guide 7 Summits Club Vladimir Kotlyar reports from Ecuador:

For 4 days we had to go two peaks: Ilinitsa North (5126m) and Cotopaxi (5897m)! On the first day of spring in 6 a.m. we left for the summit Ilinitsa North, whose height is 5126 meters above sea level. We started from a shelter Nueve Horizontes (4700 m). At nine in the morning we were at the top, climbed up in three hours.

Cotopaxi (5897 m) - this is the highest active volcano on earth. March 3rd we reached the summit of this snow-ice giant, sometimes slightly "smoked". Climbing started from a shelter at an altitude of 4800 meters above sea level in the morning. After half an hour of walking, we had to put on crampons.

But the most vivid impression were at the top, because it was not just the highest point with stunning views of the surrounding space. The top decorated by an unusual giant crater which is smoking little by! This crater is 800 meters in diameter and 300 m deep! It's really impressive, so take my word (and better check yourself).

We came down before lunch, plunged into the car and drove to Baños! We deserve a rest!

Now we proceed to the Galapagos ...

Cotopaxi

Marina Nagel (Germany) and Gennady Puzankevich (Belarus) climbed up to the Uhuru Peak, the highest peak in Africa, Kilimanjaro massif, on the program of 7 Summits Club. Natalia Lavretzkay also was with them in the expedition, but she did not reach the top. The usual route, but it was not quite normal ascent. The fact is that Gennady did it in slippers on his bare feet. Not for the sake of records, not to impress someone. He always walks barefoot and followed his tradition on Kilimanjaro. Mountain shoes were in a backpack.

Gennady Puzankevich – in general, is an outstanding person, with a unique profession - he taxidermist makes stuffed animals. But the main thing - the whole way of his life on nature and his own style in all...

Belarussian taxidermist Gennady Puzankevich lives in his house in the town of Zhodino, some 50 km (31 miles) east of Minsk, Gennady, one of the most well-known taxidermist in Belarus, has produced some 7000 birds and animals for domestic and international clients during his 40 year-long career. His private collection numbers some 250 birds and animals.

Just a few days ago, a tireless traveler and scout of new volcanoes Vyacheslav Adrov made a successful ascent to the highest point of the Philippines - Mount Apo (2954m). Vyacheslav - a permanent member of expeditions of the 7 Summits Club. And that our Club have inspired him for theme of volcanoes.

Climbing through the jungle took two days. Then Vyacheslav went to meet whale sharks. Looking forward to what it will end ...

From the news
(1)Today our group climbed to the top of Huayna Potosi (6088 m, it seems).

Leaving the beaches of Titicaca, we quickly got to the base camp of Huayna Potosi . Base camp - it's very cozy hut , around which there is roam herds of llamas and alpacas .

But then there we had a few days before climbing. Easy walks, ice class, the ascent to the upper camp ... We were doing everything for acclimatization, and it went as best as possible . Although of course it was not always easy.

But in the end, today, our whole group was on top of this beautiful mountain, which has absolutely stunning crest.

We can not say that the ascent was simple. But we did it. And as a reward - in the evening in La Paz we celebrated his first victory.

(2)Yesterday the sports part of our team climbed the highest point of Bolivia - Sajama volcano.

After taking a rest in La Paz after climbing Huayna Potosi , our team went to climb on Sajama. Unlike Huayna Potosi, the volcano Sajama is completely wild. Campgrounds , harsh conditions , high altitude , difficult technical climbing ... As a result , only half of the team was able to reach the top of this legendary peak.

And down from the mountains, the next day we plunged into the hot springs. That was real bliss . Swimming in the hot water, we looked at the top of Sahama and did not believe that another day we were standing on her ridge.

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Last Thursday, our manager Marina Nemirova went on a trip to Svalbard, particularly in the Russian city of Barentsburg. Today she sent the first message:

Marina Nemirova: Our charter 737 landed on schedule in the archipelago of Svalbard in the Norwegian town of Longyearbyen. Arctic! This could only dream of! And then it happened!
In Longyearbyen, we visited the local museum and a wonderful art gallery, which presents not only the paintings of landscapes of the Arctic, but also ancient maps.
Then we got a special equipment, embarked on snowmobiles and in total darkness covered the distance of 70 km to the Russian city of Barentsburg. The evening ended with a tasting of fresh beer from the local brewery, and before going to bed we saw the northern lights!

Hello, This is again Vladimir Kotlyar in touch! )))))

Now I am in Ecuador! Why am I here? Quite simply, the fact that I am madly loved South America and in my spare time, decided not to spend in vain, and to study other mountains of the region ...
As in Peru and Bolivia, now it rains, I am in Ecuador. So yesterday I went with a friend for the first volcano that rises just above the town.
Pichincha (4695) !!!
We were put on the top the flag of our Club !!!!

The 7 Summits Club expedition to the peak of Carstensz Pyramid under the leadership of Sergei Larin guide the club ended successfully. Even more, super successfully: with the establishment of a new world age record.

Dmitry Tertychny became the world's youngest climber to Carstensz. That is If you take those who made approach through the jungle from Sugapa. His age is 13 years 6 months. Jordan Romero was on top at the age of 13 years 4 months. However, he flew with the team to the base camp by helicopter.

Fully gallery here (83 picture)

Not so long ago, Eugene Vdovin made a winter ascent of the highest peak of the country and North Africa - Mount Jebel Toubkal. And now he sent us a selection of his photographs. Winter in Morocco was not as severe, maybe this is the best time for climbing - the mountains are more beautiful than in summer. And at the valley it is not so hot. But he entire country remains delightful....

Fully gallery - 54 pictures .......

We apologize for the previously published unverified information! Azerbaijan climber Farid Novruzi was at the highest summit of Morocco! February 16, he successfully climbed the Mount of Jebel Toubkal. Farid so quickly ran to the top, that none of the others did not understand. Probably a good acclimatization helped him - he recently returned from big Ecuador tour.

We congratulate him and wish new climbs!

Alexander Rykov sent us two photos from his successful ascent of Mount Kenya (Peak Lenana) on the night of 20 th to 21 th February 2015.

We all congratulate him and wish new summits!

At the awards ceremony, the president of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov said that he intends to develop the idea. We will carry out during the year several competitions in which the award is "Tour on Elbrus”. It will be running or orienteering, we will choose the competition later. A next year, the new ski competitions will be held. One of the goals is to attract strong athletes on climbing.

The race was held in Romashkovo on 21 February. 15 kilometers with altitude difference of 189 meters. The start was made on time and the number of participants was close to optimal. Prizes went to the most worthy, in a fair fight. All participants and guests were satisfied with the weather, track, organization.

Free Tour to climb Elbrus in the summer 2015 with a team of 7 Summits Club were given to winners: Dmitry Vasichev and Varvara Prokhorova.

A small group of members of the 7 Summits Club returns home from Morocco, with good achievement. Eugene Vdovin made a winter ascent on the highest peak in the country and whole North Africa - Jebel Toubkal. Congratulations! The second participant, Farid Novruzi did not reach the top, a bit. We hope that in the future he will climb a lot of summits. Maybe he'll be back on the Jebel Toubkal. The Mount could wait ...