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Small report and photos from the Lesser Ararat

Irina Klimova and Igor Grishkov successfully completed the program, climbing to the tops of the Greater and Lesser Ararat. It was the first ascent of 7 Summits Club on the top of the Lesser Ararat, previously closed to climbers. According ... read more

Irina Klimova and Igor Grishkov successfully completed the program, climbing to the tops of the Greater and Lesser Ararat. It was the first ascent of 7 Summits Club on the top of the Lesser Ararat, previously closed to climbers. According to the climbers: Little Ararat - separate top, and not the object for acclimatization. "... About 12 km across and up to 1600 meters. In addition, there is no path and you must climb vertically, on scree. " Hike on Lesser Ararat took 11 h (7 h up - 4 h down).

"The guides were great (Nuri and Musa). Organization at the highest level, all impeccably and professionally, and it's also very warm and friendly feel at home !!! Musa - an excellent guide and an extraordinary man. Thank you so much for the organization and for the recommendation of the guides - a good guide is the key to a successful climb! "

 

 

 

 

Oksana Group Kotlyar made traverse of Elbrus, despite the harsh conditions. Congratulations!

Elbrus. Good evening! This is Oksana Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club. Our program climbing Elbrus, with traverse to the north, has been successfully completed. Despite the harsh weather conditions, we did it! The guys competed for the ... read more

Good evening! This is Oksana Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club. Our program climbing Elbrus, with traverse to the north, has been successfully completed. Despite the harsh weather conditions, we did it! The guys competed for the mountain. We walked up the knee-deep snow, made ​​a trail. A strong wind hit in the face, the snow was pretty much and zero visibility. There were doubts whether such a risk? But reaching the top, we realized that it is worth! Wind dispersed the clouds and we saw the power and majesty of Mount Elbrus. All the best!

 

 

 

 

Our first ascent of Lesser Ararat

Ararat. Turkish authorities opened for climbing Lesser Ararat. Turkish - it Kucuk Agri. And here are the first news from there, from 7 Summits Club! Our small group went to the top of the Lesser Ararat (elevation 3927m) and is preparing to go to ... read more

Turkish authorities opened for climbing Lesser Ararat. Turkish - it Kucuk Agri. And here are the first news from there, from 7 Summits Club! Our small group went to the top of the Lesser Ararat (elevation 3927m) and is preparing to go to the Great Ararat (5165m).

 

 

SUMMIT. Vladimir Kotlyar's group climbed Mount Elbrus during bad weather

Elbrus. Hi, everybody! It is Vladimir Kotlyar, an Elbrus Climb programme, from the South. Today we successfully ascended to the Western summit. We very long waited for a weather window which didn't come. Therefore we climbed in that weather which ... read more

Hi, everybody! It is Vladimir Kotlyar, an Elbrus Climb programme, from the South. Today we successfully ascended to the Western summit. We very long waited for a weather window which didn't come. Therefore we climbed in that weather which was. But everything passed successfully, smoothly, we went down all. Now we are already in Terskol, are washed, eaten off. All thanks! Good-bye!

Kilimanjaro - new group of our Club

Kilimanjaro. August 4, two new groups of the 7 Summits Club began programs of climbing Kilimanjaro. They go on different routes - Machame and Marangu. Alexander Agueyev (Volgograd), Vasily Yanivets and Sergey Chuvilev from Moscow are on the Machame ... read more

August 4, two new groups of the 7 Summits Club began programs of climbing Kilimanjaro. They go on different routes - Machame and Marangu. Alexander Agueyev (Volgograd), Vasily Yanivets and Sergey Chuvilev from Moscow are on the Machame route. After the mountains, they will continue to travel and go on trips to the national parks of Tanzania.

Brothers Victor and Vladimir Yaroshenko from Moscow and Alexey Sushkov from St. Petersburg chosen Marangu route. Interestingly, that Victor and Vladimir have just returned from Elbrus, where they were preparing for the ascent to the highest peak in Africa.

 

Successful ascent on Belukha (Altai). Photos

July 27th a team of 18 people in full has climbed the highest peak in the Russian Altai the mount of Belukha. Three of the participants were from the 7 Summits Club. It is interesting that on the same day Edward Myslovsky, the first Soviet ... read more

July 27th a team of 18 people in full has climbed the highest peak in the Russian Altai the mount of Belukha. Three of the participants were from the 7 Summits Club. It is interesting that on the same day Edward Myslovsky, the first Soviet climber on Mount Everest, also climbed Belukha.

"Many thanks for organizing the trip" - Anton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denis Provalov tells about of a traverse of Elbrus from south to north.

Elbrus. Hello! It is the guide of 7 Summits Club Denis Provalov. Today, our group made a successful ascent to the summit of Mount Elbrus West Peak and 11 people descended on the northern side of this beautiful mountain. Heavy enough route, despite ... read more

Hello! It is the guide of 7 Summits Club Denis Provalov. Today, our group made a successful ascent to the summit of Mount Elbrus West Peak and 11 people descended on the northern side of this beautiful mountain. Heavy enough route, despite the fact that the weather was just awesome: sunny, no wind. In the morning, probably at four or five it was still cool, and then it was warm, wonderful. The result - 11 people descended on the north side, and three of our team - down to the start point, to the south. We are all very happy. We are now located in a shelter in the North. All in a good mood. Tomorrow we continue the descent toward civilization, toward the town of Kislovodsk. We hope tomorrow to get out as early as 8 am and be at 12 hours on the next camp on the north side..

 

A Group of Vladimir Kotlyar made a traverse of two peaks of Elbrus

Elbrus. Good evening! It says Vladimir Kotlyar, guide of 7 Summits Club, climbing Elbrus, traverse. Our group has successfully climbed Mount Elbrus West Peak and passed traverse from the south side of the eastern peak. We are now in Kislovodsk, ... read more

Good evening! It says Vladimir Kotlyar, guide of 7 Summits Club, climbing Elbrus, traverse. Our group has successfully climbed Mount Elbrus West Peak and passed traverse from the south side of the eastern peak. We are now in Kislovodsk, where is the successful completion of the program. Thank you for your attention! Goodbye!

SUMMIT!!! We climbed the mount of Belukha

  Today at 8 am local time, Ilya Slutsky and Bulat Stolyarov have climbed the highest point of Altai mountains - the mount of Belukha (4506).We heartily congratulate the climbers!     read more

 

Today at 8 am local time, Ilya Slutsky and Bulat Stolyarov have climbed the highest point of Altai mountains - the mount of Belukha (4506).
We heartily congratulate the climbers!

 

 

Anna Abramova from Elbrus: only good news

Elbrus. Yesterday a group of Vladimir Kotlyar made ​​acclimatization outing to the Pastukhov Rocks. Some active participants headed by Vladimir descended by snowboard. And today, the group is on the mountain, hoping that climbing will ... read more

Yesterday a group of Vladimir Kotlyar made ​​acclimatization outing to the Pastukhov Rocks. Some active participants headed by Vladimir descended by snowboard.

And today, the group is on the mountain, hoping that climbing will be successful. The weather is good. And more good news for those, who is going to us: on the Liprus Refuge is repaired toilet!!! Hurray!!

That's it! So who else thought to go or not - now just have to put Elbrus on plans !

Waiting for news from the top!

 

SUMMIT! The group of Vladimir Kotlyar has climbed Mount Elbrus

Elbrus. Today our group (all members) has reched the top of Mount Elbrus.  The weather was quite good. The climbers managed to edscent down the valley. Now they are in Terskol, in the Povorot Hotel preparing for sauna and victory celebration. ... read more

Today our group (all members) has reched the top of Mount Elbrus.  The weather was quite good. The climbers managed to edscent down the valley. Now they are in Terskol, in the Povorot Hotel preparing for sauna and victory celebration. Good job!

 

Our Mt. Elbrus programmes

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Summit! Opening season on Mont Blanc

The first our group reached the summit of Mont Blanc with our leader  well-known skyrunner Artem Rostovtsev. It was beginning of our Alpen season. We expect to send several group in Europa to climb Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and some other ... read more

The first our group reached the summit of Mont Blanc with our leader  well-known skyrunner Artem Rostovtsev. It was beginning of our Alpen season. We expect to send several group in Europa to climb Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and some other peaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional Party of 7 Summits Club. Great success ! Valery Babanov was our main guest

It was may be the best our meeting. Despite not convenient time, many our friends came to meet our Everest Team, to see the greatest Russian climber Valery Babanov who lives now in Canada and Chamonix. He was our main speaker, main ... read more

It was may be the best our meeting. Despite not convenient time, many our friends came to meet our Everest Team, to see the greatest Russian climber Valery Babanov who lives now in Canada and Chamonix. He was our main speaker, main attraction. But we just joy all atmosphere of the party. So many beautiful people! Great time for talking and for making nice pictures.

We arranged an auction where an ice ax Babanov was sold for 100,000 rubles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMIT! Vladimir Kotlyar: Climb of Mount Elbrus was successful

Elbrus. Vladimir Kotlyar transmits from the slopes of Mount Elbrus. Today we climbed to the top of Western Peak of Mount. We started at 2 am from a shelter on foot, without any snowcat. And we got to the top in eight half hours. Now we have a ... read more

Vladimir Kotlyar transmits from the slopes of Mount Elbrus. Today we climbed to the top of Western Peak of Mount. We started at 2 am from a shelter on foot, without any snowcat. And we got to the top in eight half hours. Now we have a deserved rest in our alpine hotel (Leaprus). Tomorrow we plan to go down in Terskol to celebrate this momentous event. Everyone, thank you for your attention!

 

 

 

 

SUMMIT! We congratulate our climbers on Ararat from our BLITZ group!

Ararat.   On the Russia Day holiday (from 12 to 15 June), the group of 7 Summits Club of 8 people attempted to climb Mount Ararat by our program BLITZ. Initially it was heavy task but lots of snow made it more difficult. Too early yet, summer ... read more

 

On the Russia Day holiday (from 12 to 15 June), the group of 7 Summits Club of 8 people attempted to climb Mount Ararat by our program BLITZ. Initially it was heavy task but lots of snow made it more difficult. Too early yet, summer came only recently. Climbers had to start from a height of 3800 m, not from 4100 m as usual. However, six of the eight members of group achieved the summit of Ararat. Well done! Congratulations!

 

Sergei Dudko and Dmitry Krasnov completed the program 7 summits. Congratulations!

Sergei Dudko and Dmitry Krasnov, few days ago, have climbed the highest point in North America - Mount McKinley (Denali). Thus, they have successfully completed the 7 Summits project! We heartily congratulate the guys on this achievement! ... read more

Sergei Dudko and Dmitry Krasnov, few days ago, have climbed the highest point in North America - Mount McKinley (Denali). Thus, they have successfully completed the 7 Summits project!

We heartily congratulate the guys on this achievement!

It should be noted that the harsh Alaskan mountains had given the guys a hard time. Almost a week they were forced to wait in Talkeetna for Flight glacier because of the prolonged bad weather. But when they still managed to be on the Kahiltna Glacier, guys rushed up and in record time. For 7 days the literally ran up to the top.

We are waiting for heroes on 7 Summit Club evening of June 26, where we presented them with honorary diplomas. We invite all to listen to their story of the project completion of the 7 Summits.

Left to right: Dmitry Krasnov, Sergei Dudko, Maxut Zhumaev (went solo McKinley) and Vladimir Doronin.

 

SUMMIT of Mount Elbrus! The first ascent of this summer

Elbrus. Guide 7 Summits Club Alexandra Sak reports: Hi! June 11 at 9:30 am, we were standing on the top of Mount Elbrus. The Gigant was in surprisingly good mood - probably the first such day since the beginning of the season: clear, bright moon, ... read more

Guide 7 Summits Club Alexandra Sak reports:

Hi! June 11 at 9:30 am, we were standing on the top of Mount Elbrus. The Gigant was in surprisingly good mood - probably the first such day since the beginning of the season: clear, bright moon, the stars, the beautiful sunrise, almost no wind. There is too much snow, but we managed. And as soon as we went down again all sucked. I'm Writing now from Leaprus refuge - outside we can not see anything, strong winds and snowing again. Overall, we were very fortunate that slipped. Can congratulate us :)

5 people were in the team:

Gulnara Talipova;

Andrei Polyakov with her daughter;

Alexei Kolesnikov;

Charles Nuzum (USA).

 

SUMMIT. The group of Dima Ermakov had reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro. Seven Summits, hello! This is Dima Ermakov from Tanzania. Today, we all climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. The weather was beautiful, now we're going down. Everything is fine. Particularly it pleased that all this happened in my son's birthday. ... read more

Seven Summits, hello! This is Dima Ermakov from Tanzania. Today, we all climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. The weather was beautiful, now we're going down. Everything is fine. Particularly it pleased that all this happened in my son's birthday. What all together we are sending him our congratulations! In general, all is well with us. Hopefully tomorrow we will be at the hotel.

Group members: Philip Lerman, Irina Bykhovskaya and Mikhail Okolokulak.

Welcome to the new season at Mt. Elbrus ! With a new shelter!

Elbrus. Our guide Sasha Sak from the slopes of Elbrus: We are at a new refuge: reached it, settled ... We had lunch today, then almost reached Pastukhov rocks, the wind prevented. Went down, waiting for dinner. In general, all good, feeling great, ... read more

Our guide Sasha Sak from the slopes of Elbrus: We are at a new refuge: reached it, settled ... We had lunch today, then almost reached Pastukhov rocks, the wind prevented. Went down, waiting for dinner.

In general, all good, feeling great, the mood is too great.

Tomorrow we learn to walk with crampons and ice axes, relax and wait for the weather.

 

 

NEW REFUGE

LEAPfactory places LEAPrus alpine station on russia’s highest mountain

http://www.designboom.com/architecture/leapfactory-leaprus-alpine-station-russia-06-06-2014/

 

The ‘s1′ eco-pod, developed by torino-based LEAPfactory, is a modular refuge structure designed specifically for extreme and remote environments. the building system is prefabricated and transported to any given location, and has been realized on many sites throughout Europe. The LEAPrus documentary takes viewers through the construction and assembly process of three shelters to create an alpine station (elevation 4,000 m) on the southern slope of mount Elbrus, located in the Caucasus range in Russia.

 

A trailer for the documentary: LEAPrus

 

http://vimeo.com/86043011

 

 

The alpine station is located at an elevation of 4,000 m on the southern side of Russia’s highest peak, mount Elbrus

The s1 shelters are able to withstand harsh weather conditions, and as a result allow adventurers to inhabit more extreme locations. Completely detached from any power grid, a photovoltaic film is incorporated into the outer shell, and is able to provide all necessary energy for the building’s equipment. The shape, materials, and construction of the units help to optimize its performance, while interior fittings provide a high level of comfort. By lifting the structures off of the terrain, minimal impact is created on the otherwise undeveloped landscape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last part of Everest expedition of 2014 in pictures by Alex Abramov

This season Mount Everest gave only to days for climb. We were lucky to manage to reach the top by all climbers and guides except two that got ill when acclimaizing.                     ... read more

This season Mount Everest gave only to days for climb. We were lucky to manage to reach the top by all climbers and guides except two that got ill when acclimaizing.