"7 Summits + 2 Poles" project news - Page 77

The group of the 7 Summits Club under the guidance of Andrey Berezin climbed the Western peak of Mount Elbrus today. The weather was unusually warm and windless. Congratulations to the whole group on the ascent, we wish you new routes and new summits!

 Our American friends who organize logistics for tourist and climbing groups in Antarctica (ALE company) "gave the go-ahead" - the season will be, the season can not to be! The last Antarctic summer was  cancelled, but the groups of the 7 Summits Club were formed. Most of them have moved on to the upcoming season. So we invite you to join already formed and guaranteed groups! And there are not so many places left. Also, we apologize for the fact that you need to make a decision very quickly. That is, call urgently! Trips to Antarctica must be arranged in advance.

 We compare a trip to Antarctica, especially to its central part, with a visit to another planet. These are absolutely unique impressions and emotions, this is a memory for a lifetime. This is something that it is better not to postpone, if there is an opportunity!

 We invite you to join our next groups.

 Ascent to the highest peak of Antarctica, Mount Vinson (4892m) with a guide Artem Rostovtsev. One of the key ones in the "Seven Summits" project.

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 Climbing the highest volcano in Antarctica, Mount Sidley (4181m) with Lyudmila Korobeshko. The key moment in the project "Seven Volcanoes". There are not so many people who have passed this test in the world.

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And a combo, "two in one": Climbing Mount Vinson (4892m) + climbing Sidley volcano (4181m).

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from the Elbrus Area: The group of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Pastukhov Rocks today. During the day there was a moderate wind, sunny. We went up at a good pace, took beautiful photos and went down to the refuge. Tomorrow we have a rest day and preparation for the ascent according to the plan.

Hurray! There is the summit of Mount Denali! Today, a joyful message came from Alaska from members of the 7 Summits Club. They successfully climbed to the top of Mount Denali in a sporty style, without guides. Yesterday, 6 climbers stood at the highest point of North America: Lilya, Volodya, Mikhail, Artem, Mircea and Sergey! 100% success! We congratulate them, wish them a safe descent and return home!

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from the Elbrus region: News of the Elbrus region. A new group of the 7 Summits Club has started an acclimatization program in the Elbrus region. Today we went up to the Ai cafe on the slope of Mount Cheget. The group was going at a good pace, we got a huge boost of energy. The weather was good. Tomorrow we will climb to the Refuge National Park and continue preparing for the Elbrus ascent.

The 7 Summits Club guide Andrey Berezin:

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed Mount Elbrus. Guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Boris Egorov climbed with groups. All the participants of the groups safely reached the top and went down. The weather conditions were not easy. In the area of the summit, the wind gusts reached 50 km/h. At the same time, the guides of the 7 Summits Club have updated the safety fixed ropes that ensure the safety of climbers. In the future, we plan to continue to create and maintain security on the Southern slope of Elbrus.

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Pastukhov Rocks and completed the acclimatization rotation before climbing Elbrus. Guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Boris Egorov work with groups. The weather was good, warm and sunny. The programs are continuing, tomorrow is planned to be a rest day before the attempt to storm Elbrus.

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club continue their acclimatization rotation in the Elbrus area. Guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Boris Yegorov. On the second day, all three groups went by cable car to the Refuge National Park. The weather was fine, clear and sunny. All three groups had training sessions on snow slopes: walking in crampons, self-arrest, fixed ropes. The programs continue, and tomorrow they plan to go up to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Just a few days ago, an exclusive beer "Kilimanjaro. 7 Summits" was released. The idea of creating this beer was born during our New Year's expedition on Kilimanjaro. Sergey Vasiliev, a member of the expedition, collected magic grass from the slopes of Kilimanjaro for this purpose, as well as snow from the very top. The snow was brought by the guide of the 7 Summits Club – Andrey Berezin.

As a result, an interesting joint project of the 7 Summits Club and the Brewlok brewery turned out.

By the way, perhaps the beer line will be continued. In the near future, the brewer Sergey Vasiliev and his friends are going to the next peak of the 7 Volcanoes project - Demavend Peak (in Iran). In the fall, the Orizaba volcano (in Mexico) is planned, and there are other volcanoes just around the corner!

Today, three new groups of the 7 Summits Club have started their acclimatization rotation in the Elbrus area. Guides: Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Boris Yegorov. On the first day, everyone climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to Cafe Ai and above. The weather was fine, clear and sunny. In the evening, the groups were preparing for tomorrow's ascent on the slopes of Elbrus.

The 7 Summits Club guide Andrey Berezin: The weather favored us. A slight wind and clouds in the vicinity did not prevent us from reaching our goal. Also today, after several days of bad weather, a large number of teams went to the ascent at once, and this is about 500 people. Two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed Elbrus under the guidance of Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Today, two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Pastukhov Rocks, to a height of about 4700 meters. So  the acclimatization rotation for these groups is completed, and the plan is completed. Participants and guides will have a day of rest before attempting to climb Elbrus. Guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Today, two groups of the 7 Summits Club took a cable car to the slopes of Elbrus and settled in the National Park refuge. Then, according to the acclimatization plan, they climbed to "Refuge 11" and conducted snow and ice training sessions. The weather scared the participants a little, but in general, the weather for June is excellent. Guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Dmitry Semenov, guide of the 7 Summits Club from the Elbrus Region: 

Hello, everybody! Today, a group called "Intellectual Capital" climbed the Western summit of Mount Elbrus. All participants reached the highest point of Europe. The weather was fine, clear and as usual windy.  Dmitry Semenov and Nikita Slotin were the guides of the group.

Nikita Slotin, guide of the 7 Summits Club from the Elbrus Region:

Hello to all from the top of Mount Elbrus, from the group "TRANSENERGOPROM"! In beautiful weather conditions, on the holiday of Russia, the group climbed the highest point of Europe. All participants came down to the refuge alive, healthy and satisfied! Happy, but tired, we go down to the hotel. The group guides were Nikita Slotin and Alexander Avtomonov.

After several days of bad weather, a weather window was formed today. And two groups of the 7 Summits Club successfully climbed the Western Peak of Elbrus. Guides Andrey Berezin and Boris Yegorov led a large group, and Alexander Dorozhukov climbed with a small group. From the top, the participants had a majestic view of the Caucasus Mountain Range and the surrounding peaks. Congratulations to all the summiters!

Nikita Slotin, guide of the 7 Summits Club from the Elbrus Region:

All greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the group "TRANSENERGOPROM"! We continue the acclimatization process. Today we gained altitude again, trampling the slope in crampons. Today Elbrus was opened to us in all its glory! The weather was better than yesterday, and a light breeze was blowing in, making it difficult to be roasted in the sun. Tomorrow is a rest day according to the plan! The group guides are Nikita Slotin and Alexander Avtomonov.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club: The group "Dreamers" today, in the process of preparing for the ascent, climbed on the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather did not indulge us today. Since the morning, there was a  fine snow from a large cloud. It was accompanied by wind gusts of 30 km/h. However, this did not affect the acclimatization process, and we climbed the Pastukhov Rocks. Now the group is resting on the refuge. Tomorrow we have a day of rest and preparation for the ascent according to the plan.

Nikita Slotin, guide of the 7 Summits Club from the Elbrus Region:

Hello to all from the refuge "National Park" from the group "TRANSENERGOPROM"! We are moving smoothly through the program, went up to the refuge, had a delicious lunch and went to the ice and snow training sessions! We climbed to the height of the Priyut of 11, learned to walk in crampons, worked out the technique of self-arrest on the slope, got acquainted with climbing on the fixed ropes! Tomorrow we plan an acclimatization rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks. The group guides are Nikita Slotin and Alexander Avtomonov.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club from the Elbrus region: The group "Dreamers" climbed on the refuge National Park. In the afternoon, we made an acclimatization outing to the area of Old Refuge Eleven, where we conducted snow and ice training sessions.  They mastered the skills of self-arrest with an ice pick, moving in crampons on the slope, and also learned how to move on fix ropes. Tomorrow, according to the plan, there will be an acclimatization rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks. The group guides are Andrey Berezin and Boris Yegorov.