"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news - Page 17

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Prilbrusye:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "Chamber N7" team! Today our group moved to our assault camp - National Park refuge. We settled into comfortable trailers and then went to snow training. In the area of Shelter 11, we worked on climbing along a snow slope, moving along a fixed rope, and also self-arrest with an ice ax. The weather was snowy today, and in the evening it got colder and gorgeous views opened up. Tomorrow we go to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Message from the head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov:

 Today, the 7 Summits Club team led by Alexander Abramov successfully ascended to Camp 2, located at an altitude of 6500 m on the slope of Everest. Here we met the 8000 Club team led by Viktor Volodin. On the way, we were overtaken by a flying drone carrying 25 kilograms of cargo.

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!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin sends from Nepal:

 Hello everyone from the Everest-25 expedition! Yesterday (May 4) Viktor Volodin's group (Club 8000) early in the morning, at 3 o'clock, set out for the second acclimatization rotation. Alexander Abramov's group (7 Summits Club - VIP) continued to rest and gain strength. In good weather, we climbed to the first camp at 6100 without incident, according to plan. Today, May 5, Alexander Abramov's group, at the crack of dawn, also at three in the morning, set out in the direction of the first camp. And we got some sleep after yesterday's long march and slowly moved to the second camp, at 6500. The weather is good again, but it's hot as hell. Now the sun has set and it has become quite cool. Abramov's team is spending the night in Camp 1.

Greetings from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, our team, on a reserve day, attempted to climb Mount Elbrus. But the weather conditions and the state of the route did not allow us to do this, we had to descend without the summit. The group's guides are Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the head of the Everest expedition, Alexander Abramov, reports from Nepal:

Today, the 7 Summits Club group continued their rest at Everest Base Camp. They held classes on the use of oxygen equipment. It was very useful for everyone. We studied for almost 4 hours.

And in the evening there was a friendly meeting with Victoria Bonya. She is also storming the slopes of Everest. We ate, drank, talked, sang songs. After all, we have the same blood and the same themes.

Tomorrow will be dedicated to preparing for the final acclimatization rotation.

The president of the 7 Summits Club, the head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal:

The 7 Summits Club team successfully completed the first stage of acclimatization. We spent the night in Camp 1 and then in Camp 2. At an altitude of 6500 m. Irina Bichikova climbed to 7100 meters under the program "Touching Everest" and successfully completed her adventure. Now we are all resting in the Base Camp. The day after tomorrow is scheduled for the second acclimatization rotation . Everyone should climb to 7100 meters.

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, May 1, we have a rest day before the most important day of our program, the day of the ascent. We spent the day correctly, established communications, improved the steps to the dining room, had a good rest and are ready for new challenges. The group's guides are Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Hello to everyone from the Club 8000 group as part of the Everest-25 expedition! Yesterday was a difficult day for Viktor Volodin's group. We spent the night in Camp-2 at an altitude of 6500 from April 29 to 30. At night the thermometer dropped to -15. The weather is changeable and this was good, since it was not so hot on the descent. The day turned out to be difficult - we had to descend from the second camp straight to the base camp. One participant was not feeling well, the altitude was making itself felt, and he had to be evacuated to the hospital in Lukla by helicopter. Now his condition has improved, but he will need to lie down for a couple of days. There is still time to return to the ranks. The whole group safely descended to the base camp, where, as always, there is delicious food, drink and a warm bed. Abramov's group spent the night in the second camp and today they will also have to make a difficult journey to the base camp. 

Expedition guides Alexander Abramov and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Avtomonov reports from the Elbrus region:

The 7 Summits Club group "Adventurers" made an acclimatization climb to Pastukhov Rocks today. Everything is according to plan, tomorrow we are preparing to storm Elbrus.

Physical education greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, as part of acclimatization, we went to the top of Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). We climbed at a good pace and in excellent weather. Today, we saw an amazing panorama of the Main Caucasian Range, we saw many beautiful and majestic peaks. Tomorrow we have a day of rest and final preparation for our ascent.

Group guides Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the leader of the Everest expedition, Alexander Abramov, reports from Nepal:

Today, Alexander Abramov's team climbed to Camp 2 on the slopes of Everest. Altitude – 6500 m. Everyone feels great. Tomorrow we will descend to Base Camp and rest for four days. The weather is good today.

Physical greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the "OdnaKo" group! Today we climbed to our shelter, located at an altitude of 3800 m. Super-trailers have already been prepared for us, that is, they were dug out from under the thickness of winter snow. After accommodation, snow training was conducted in the area of Refuge of 11 (4070 m). We worked on moving along a snowy slope and along fixed ropes. The weather and the condition of the group are excellent.

Guides of the group Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Big greetings to everyone from the Everest 25 team! The calendar shows April 29. Abramov's group left at dawn for acclimatization in the first camp at 6100 and was there at two o'clock. Volodin's group (Club 8000) slept well after yesterday's climb from base camp to the first camp and at 9 am set out for the second camp at 6400. Yesterday and today in the morning, and all night long, the weather was not favorable. About 30 cm of snow fell during the night. After leaving, a couple of hours later, the weather settled down and it became hot as a frying pan. By lunchtime, all the participants were there, settled in spacious tents. Delicious lunch, and the Internet here is only at the "7 Summits Club", at such an altitude. The participants feel good.

Guides Alexander Abramov and Viktor Volodin.

Greetings from Elbrus region! Today our supergroup "OdnaKo" opened the season on Elbrus with an acclimatization hike along the slopes of Mount Cheget, to the cafe "Ai" (2700 m). The weather was different, we saw snow-covered slopes, got caught in a snowfall, and after lunch we saw Elbrus and a clear, blue sky. Tomorrow we climb to our assault camp at an altitude of 3800 m. Group guides Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Alexander Abramov, the leader of the 7 Summits Club expedition on Everest, reports from Nepal:

Today was a great day. Everything around was covered in snow. But the dinner was great. Trout, very tasty soup and Russian salad. Valery Babanov came for lunch.

Today the first team (8000 Club) led by Viktor Volodin, 6 participants and 6 Sherpas, climbed to Camp 1. At an altitude of 6,000 meters. Tonight, Abramov's team, 8 participants and 8 Sherpas, will also leave for Camp 1. And then to Camp 2. At 6,500 m. Acclimatization is in full swing.

The 7 Summits Club, the head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal:

Today, the Everest-25 team had ice-climbing training. All participants demonstrated high-level ice climbing techniques. Today, we also celebrated two birthdays: Ira Bichikova's and Dima Demchuk's.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the leader of the Everest expedition, Alexander Abramov, reports from Nepal:

Today there was the Puja festival. Blessings of our expedition. The leading monk from the Tyangboche Monastery was there. The expedition is blessed. Now we can go higher than the Base Camp. Lena Abramova was sent to Kathmandu for treatment today. She developed eye problems at altitude. This is the first time since 2016 that she has worked as a manager of the Base Camp.

The personnel of the 2025 Everest expedition arrived at Everest Base Camp. The 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club teams ascended there today, led by their leaders Alex Abramov and Viktor Volodin. A ceremonial welcome with champagne was arranged, and then borscht was served for lunch! All the new arrivals were delighted with the level of comfort in the camp!

Today, the Everest-25 team spent a rest day in the village of Lobuche. At an altitude of 4900 m. We walked 5000 meters to the Pyramid Hotel. Tomorrow we go to Everest Base Camp, where, according to the camp manager Lena Abramova, everything is 100% ready.

Guides Alexander Abramov and Viktor Volodin.