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Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club from India:

  End of the criminal case: The judge found my actions to be illegal. But after learning that today is our 24th wedding anniversary, and that Lyuda and I have climbed Everest together 15 times, he decided to pardon me for the first time. Thanks to our Indian partners, who helped mitigate the sentence! However, fingerprints and palm prints, as well as profile and full-face photos, will forever remain in the Indian police archives.

  The judge asked that all travelers not bring GPS devices or satellite phones to India. Doing so will result in a hefty fine or three years in prison.

Lyuda and I are already flying to Leh to climb Ut Kangri (6045m), considered the easiest six-thousander. However, they say there's been an extreme amount of snowfall recently.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva sends from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from the "Anahata" group! Today we saw the sunrise with a view of Everest.

To achieve this, we had to wake up in the middle of the night and set out for Kala Pathar, the best viewpoint on our route. It was challenging, cold, and the altitude was taking its toll. Kala Pathar, although a small hill against the backdrop of the snowy giants, is actually 5,645 meters high. But our efforts were fully rewarded with marvelous views of Everest and its neighbors.

We watched the sun color the mountain peaks and bathe the beautiful Pumori in golden sunlight. It was a wonderful morning. After descending, we almost immediately flew by helicopter first to Lukla and then to Kathmandu.

By lunchtime, our entire team had gathered at the Yak and Yeti Hotel, where we enjoyed the blessings of civilization that we often overlook in everyday life.

In the evening, we will have a celebratory dinner. Everyone will receive commemorative awards—medals and diplomas. And then we will begin making plans for next year.

The 7 Summits Club Super Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Ama Dablam Base Camp! We, the experienced Yaks, are sitting here waiting for the weather. We were one day short of summiting. Right now, it's sunny, but the weather forecast says it's going to change dramatically soon. It's already gotten very cold, and the wind has picked up.

For now, we're resting and eating well. Today, we also went for an extra workout on a rock near the camp. We practiced different ascent and descent techniques.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

Physical greetings from the mountains of Nepal! Our group ascended to Chutanga Mountain Lodge (3,560m) on October 23rd. We traveled at a good pace in good weather. October 24th was a long and intense day, climbing Zatrwa Lapas Pass (4,620m) and descending to the next lodge, Thuli Kharka (4,220m). Along the way, our group acquired the nickname "Badger Gangsters." On October 25th, we arrived at the comfortable Kote Lodge. It has everything a modern person needs: internet, shower, and coffee. Today we'll rest, and tomorrow we'll hike to a viewpoint near the lodge. The group is in good spirits as we continue toward our destination.

Afsane Hessamifard summited Cho Oyu on October 12th, completing the "14 Eight-Thousanders" challenge. Congratulations!

 Afsaneh was born on January 25, 1976. She graduated from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Her profession is a sports physician and mountaineering instructor.

 Afsaneh began seriously mountaineering in 2017, first in the mountains of Iran. Then came:

2019 - Lenin Peak.

2021 - Manaslu.

2022 - Everest, K2, Broad Peak.

2023 - Ananpurna, Lhotse, Gasherbrum I and II, Nanga Parbat

2024 - Makalu and Shisha Pangma

2025 - Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu.

The 7 Summits Club guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Nepal to everyone from the "Anahata" group, who reached Everest Base Camp today and saw Everest up close! Or rather, we saw Everest first, and then reached Base Camp.

It was a very challenging day. First, we reached the village of Gorak Shep, drank tea there, and then headed to Base Camp, admiring the incredible peaks and glacier along the way.

Having reached the treasured stone marking the entrance to Base Camp, we took photos and continued our tour of the camp. We saw where the 7 Summits Club sets up their camp – it's very unusual to see these places without tents – then continued along the glacier to get a good look at the Klumbu Icefall. Incredible beauty surrounded us, and after enjoying the amazing views, we returned to Gorak Shep. In total, it took about seven hours of walking, and everyone was very tired, but it was worth it.

The 7 Summits Club Super Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Experienced Yaks" group successfully acclimatized on the slopes of Ama Dablam. We spent two nights at Camp 1 at 5,800 meters and climbed the rocks to Camp 2. We completed all the necessary technical aspects and had breakfast at Base Camp this morning. Tomorrow we'll rest and check the forecast for when to set out for the summit push.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the most energetic Anahata group, heading to Everest! Today we left the autumn landscapes behind and entered a world of big mountains and snow.

 This morning, after the obligatory morning exercises, we left the village of Dingboche and headed towards Lobuche, from where we will reach Everest Base Camp tomorrow. The weather continues to be wonderful – blue skies, sunshine, and white mountains. Everyone is, of course, very impressed by the enormous mountains looming above us. With such beautiful views, the journey passes unnoticed.

 We even crossed the pass, which looked quite impressive, at a brisk pace. Beyond the pass, we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers, and by lunchtime we arrived in Lobuche, checked into our lodge, and went for a walk.

It's a shame the clouds rolled in by evening, and we missed out on the sunset overlooking Nuptse.

We hope tomorrow we'll be treated to a sunset overlooking Everest.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olya Rumyantseva sends a message from Nepal:

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the "Anahata" group, continuing their journey toward Everest! Today we left magical Rivendale and moved from the forest zone into the high mountains to the village of Dingboche, located at an altitude of 4,340 meters. It wasn't a particularly difficult but very beautiful trek. The entire way, we admired the beauty of Ama Dablam, examining the mountain from different angles. More suspension bridges, yaks, and stupas were visible. And as we gained altitude, the green slopes became tinged with the bright red of autumn bushes.

We continue to be amazed and delighted by what we see every day. The village of Dingboche, although located at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, offers tourists very comfortable accommodations (our rooms still have heated sheets) and cafes where you can drink delicious coffee and eat equally delicious pastries. However, the conditions are gradually becoming harsher. This doesn't bother us in the least. How can difficulties be upsetting when the surroundings are so beautiful?

Dmitry Semenov, a guide with the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from the mountains of Nepal! More specifically, from Lukla. Today we flew here from Kathmandu and tomorrow we will begin our trek to the summit of Mera Peak. The group is in excellent condition. Tomorrow will be a relatively easy day; the trek will only last about four hours, with an elevation gain of 700 meters. Good luck to everyone on the trails!

A corporate trip for the 7 Summits Club team to Armenia. October 22nd. Today we visited the ancient monastery of Geghard, carved directly into the rock, and the Symphony of Stones, where nature itself has created perfect geometry. Then came a tasting at a cognac factory, the aroma of oak barrels, and a hint of sadness in the air: our journey ends.

And in the evening, our Armenian friend Vaga threw a real celebration—dancing, laughter, and a "7 Summits Yerevan" cake, where the tricolor of the Seven Summits met the Armenian flag.

We danced until late in the evening and realized how incredibly lucky we were to be on such a team.

It's sad to leave. But the main thing is—together we always rise to the occasion.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal! Our group assembled in Kathmandu today. We checked our gear, purchased the remaining items, and are now ready to head to Lukla. Tomorrow, our trek to the summit of Mera Peak will begin.

The 7 Summits Club  Guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Nepal from the most friendly and cheerful Anahata group! We continue our trek to Everest. Today, we left Namche Bazaar and headed towards Tengboche Monastery.

The weather is still gorgeous, offering unforgettable views. True, Everest was covered in clouds today, but we're not upset; we didn't get to see it yesterday. But Ama Dablam once again graced our entire journey.

In Tengboche, we visited a monastery, after which we continued on to a lodge at an altitude of 3,800 meters with the fairytale name of "Rivendale"—a place where any traveler can find shelter and peace, as mentioned in "The Lord of the Rings." The place is truly cozy with stunning views.

Everyone on our trek never ceases to be amazed by the comfort of the hotels we choose for our groups' overnight stays. I won't even mention the natural beauty. Everything we see every day invariably evokes admiration.

We also met an African guide along the way, who had been with us on Kilimanjaro with the same group a year ago. To the surprised looks of those around us, we sang together a song about Kilimanjaro, "Hakuna Matata."

These are the kinds of unexpected encounters you can have in Nepal.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Ama Dablam Base Camp! This morning, a puja was held at the experienced yak camp, we received a blessing, and are ready to begin working on the mountain. After lunch, we hiked to the rocks and practiced climbing a vertical, smooth wall with a jumar and rappelling. Everyone was successful and worked quite quickly. Tomorrow, we plan a two-night acclimatization hike to Camp 1.

The 7 Summits Club Super Guide Olya Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from the Anahata team! Today, we had a fantastic day near Namche Bazaar. After morning exercises to acclimatize, we headed to the Everest View Hotel. The name didn't disappoint. They started showing us Everest halfway up.

Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and, of course, the most beautiful mountain, Ama Dablam. Upon reaching the hotel, we drank tea overlooking these magnificent peaks, and then continued on to the village of Khumjung.

The snow-capped mountains, the forest already beginning to turn to autumn colors, the Buddhist stupas—all this created such beauty that we wanted to walk and explore forever. In Khumjung, we visited a monastery housing a Yeti scalp. Yeti or not, it was interesting either way.

By lunchtime, we returned to Namche Bazaar, where everyone found something to do.

Some went shopping, some strolled through this unusual town, and some drank coffee in the cafes. Tomorrow we continue our journey to Everest.

The 7 Summits Club  guide Olya Rumyantseva sends a message from Nepal:

Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the Anahata group! Today was the second day of trekking to Everest Base Camp. After breakfast and some exercise, we left our cozy shelter and walked from the village of Phading to Namche Bazaar.

It was a challenging, long, but incredibly beautiful journey through forests, mountains, and waterfalls. We crossed numerous suspension bridges along the way, which left no one indifferent. Despite the challenging route, the significant elevation gain, and the numerous steps up and down, everyone was delighted with what they saw.

On October 13, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time, Evgeny Staroselsky reached the summit of Carstensz Pyramid as part of an international team. For him, this was the final summit of the Seven Summits program. Evgeny became the first Cypriot citizen to climb the highest peaks on all continents. In 2019, he climbed Everest as part of our 7 Summits Club team.

Namaste to everyone from the "Himalayan Leopards" team! Today we left Dingboche and, admiring the majestic mountains, headed to the village of Lobuche. Along the way, we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers in the Himalayas. Finally, we reviewed our route to the summit. The weather is perfect. We're continuing according to plan, first to the summit camp and from there to the summit. This was 7 Summits Club Guide Sergey Avtomonov.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Nepal:

 Hello everyone! Today, a group of experienced yaks briskly reached Ama Dablam Base Camp, located at an altitude of 4,600 meters. Here, our group settled comfortably into spacious tents. The chef stepped up his game, preparing burgers for lunch and a delicious borscht for dinner. The weather continues to delight with bright sunshine. Tomorrow, we'll rest and perform a puja.

The "Himalayan Snow Leopards" team continued their trek up Lobuche today. We departed from Rivendale Lodge and left the forest zone. Now we were surrounded by more snow-capped peaks, and the wind was blowing straight from the glaciers. We walked all day along the river, admiring Ama Dablam. We saw our destination, Lobuche East, for the first time. By lunchtime, we reached our lodge stop in Dingboche. We had lunch and rested at the lodge. Tomorrow we'll be heading to the last lodge on our route; higher up, there's only the base camp with tents. This was 7 Summits Club guide Sergey Avtomonov.