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The guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

 Yesterday, on July 4, the Octobrata group in full force safely descended to the First Camp. The weather was favorable for us: it was not very hot and the "Frying pan" was passed under a fresh breeze. A delicious lunch was waiting for us at the camp. There are much more people here.  It snowed all night today and the weather is "not very good" in the morning. Well, we have a rest day.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club made an acclimatization climb to the Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. All the band members rose at a good pace and in a great mood. Tomorrow we have a rest day before storming the summit of Mount Elbrus.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports:

Today, on July 3, the Octobrata group left the Second Camp for an acclimatization climb towards the summit of Razdelnaya. The weather was windy, but also sunny. The participants feel good. We had a great walk. But after lunch, the snow begins to melt very much and I had to re-trail and fall through. Everyone went down to Camp 2, tired but happy.

Greetings from Tehran! Yesterday (July 2) the Persian Lions group stood in full force at the top of Damavand! The weather conditions continue to surprise us. It was the third ascent in a row, which took place in difficult conditions, in fog and with strong winds. It should be noted that such weather is unusual for Damavand at this time of the year. And this makes this ascent an even more significant achievement. At the last moment, the exit to the assault was again postponed to 23.00, up to a height of 5,200 m we walked in one group. Then we split into two.  The "fast ones" broke away for half an hour, but stayed at the top to take a general group photo - team spirit, what else can you say! Of course, it was not easy, of course, everyone was tired, but the memory of achieving the goal in such conditions will remain with us for the rest of our lives. We are proud of the Team with a capital letter! Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Valery Myasoedov.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus and conducted training on movement on snow and ice. The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. During these trainings, we have mastered important skills necessary for safe climbing in the mountains.

One of the key elements of the training was the ability to stop falling in the snow on your own, which allows you to avoid potential injuries. We also learned how to walk in crampons in the snow, which significantly increases stability and safety when climbing snow-capped Summits. Everything is going according to plan.

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

The team of the 7 Summits Club "Three A" almost in full force climbed the Eastern peak of Elbrus from the north in bad weather. And then we went down to the south side. We even were in time for the cable car. We could admire the beautiful sunsets on the Rocks of Lenz, at an overnight stay. And also the views in the morning at the exit from the Rocks of Lenz, then there was no longer any visibility.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

  Today, the group of the 8000 Club "Octobrata" left at one o'clock in the morning in order to acclimatize to Camp 2 on the slopes of Lenin Peak. Next, the plan involves a radial rptation to Camp 3, with two overnight stays in the Second Camp. The weather doesn't spoil us much, it snowed again, we had to trail, even though there was a group in front of us. We arrived at the Second camp at 11 o'clock, but the bad weather continues. It was good that the camp was ready for our arrival. A large tent was set up for us, which is convenient for everyone to gather in.

Greetings from the top of Damavand! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Persian Lions" climbed the summit of the highest volcano in Asia and the highest mountain in Iran! The team is on the descent – details later.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club started preparing for the ascent of Elbrus and went on an acclimatization rotation on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Guides: Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. Due to good weather, they climbed to the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. Sergey Avtomonov's group still managed to descend to Donguz-Orun Lake to plunge into its cold waters. And after that it started to rain. The teams finished the day by preparing to go out on the slopes of Elbrus.

News from the Elbrus region! In the morning the FREZER team stormed Elbrus, the highest volcano in Europe. The team members have reached different heights and each of them has accomplished his own personal feat. Six participants climbed the main peak of the Western summit of Elbrus - 5642 m. It was frosty at night, slightly windy, and clear and warm during the day.  Guides Alexander Dorojukov and Natalia Marinkevich.

01.07, 5th day. All salam from Iran! The Persian Lions group of the 7 Summits Club went to acclimatization today and is preparing to storm the Damavand peak. For lunch there was a signature buffet and fish, very tasty and satisfying. Now we are resting, we are going to storm at 2.00, hold your fists for us!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

All salom from Iran! Our group "Persian Lions" on the 4th day of the Damavand climbing program went up to the 4250m assault camp. The weather, ugh-ugh-ugh, pleased me and the pace was good, we got up in 5 hours. There is practically no one in the refuge yet, which cannot but please, peace and quiet, without fuss around.

The hot soup brought us to our senses after trekking, now we are resting and waiting for a delicious dinner, the menu of which will definitely be a surprise for the group.

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Victor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Good day to all! June 30th is on the calendar. The group of the 7 Summits Club "Octobrata" in full force today made an acclimatization ascent on Yukhin Peak (5130 m). The participants feel good, everyone is happy and satisfied. Tomorrow, according to the plan, is a day of rest and preparation for going to the Second camp. The weather is good from morning to lunch, then a charge of snow, everything is restored in the evening.

29.06, 3rd day. All salom from Iran! Our group "Persian Lions" of the 7 Summits Club continues its acclimatization! Today we practically had a day of rest, after yesterday's mountain Tochal climb. A certain tradition is developing. We started the morning with a high-altitude exercise and an excellent national breakfast.

We slowly descended by cable car to Tehran and drove to the foot of Damavand. Already, almost in the native restaurant "Adam and Eve", we had lunch with a lot of kebabs.  It's very tasty, it's pointless to write, you need to try!

We received climbing permits from the local Mountaineering Federation and came to the Larijan thermal springs resort. This is "real mountaineering": kebabs, springs, swimming!

Dinner, as always, at the local wonderful kebab shop with seven types of kebabs. The real work begins tomorrow, we will climb to the hut of the assault camp at an altitude of 4250m.

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Breaking news from Iran! This morning, our participant Roman from the Third Mountain group, together with our Iranian guide, climbed Damavand. On the eve of the assault, Roman had a high fever, and he did not go up with the main group. However, he decided not to leave the summit "for later" and successfully completed the program! Well done! Congratulations! Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Valery Myasoedov.

 A guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin:

News of the Elbrus region. The Active Life group has climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  The weather forecast did not come true, but this time for the better. Strong winds were expected, but there was almost calm along the entire route and at the top. As a result, we were able to explore the surroundings at the summit of Elbrus, all the wonderful views that opened up to us from the top point.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from the Elbrus region:

 Today our group has reached the top of Mount Elbrus, having overcome all the challenges along the way. Despite the gusts of wind, we were still lucky with the sunny weather.

From the very early morning we started climbing, full of determination and enthusiasm. The wind periodically complicated our way, but the clear sky and the sun's rays lifted our spirits and gave us strength. We walked step by step, enjoying the views and supporting each other.

Today has been a real test and at the same time a triumph for us. We returned from the summit with a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy for future adventures. Climbing Elbrus has become an unforgettable event that will forever remain in our hearts.

Alexander Abramov has come up with a new project – extreme adventures for three days without eating. A group of employees of the 7 Summits Club is experiencing the program for themselves.

 Greetings from the "hungry" group in Krasnaya Polyana! We had a very active and eventful day today. With the start of the first cabins, the group was already climbing the cable car to meet adventures. We climbed the highest point of the area - Mount Kamenny Stolb. Along the way, we admired the alpine zone, various grasses and an abundance of wildflowers, and from the top we saw dizzying views of mountain ranges.

Very soon we went to another very beautiful place - the Mendelikha waterfalls. We overcame long descents and ascents without slowing down.

But we decided to finish our route in the Yeti Park along rope routes.

Tired, but very satisfied, by the evening we discovered such an unusual place - Glamping, where we lit a bonfire with the first stars and sang songs.

Your super guides: Kristina Putintseva and Alexander Abramov.

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

Hello! Today, our super-group "37" has climbed the Western peak of Elbrus (5642m) - the highest point of our vast Homeland, as well as the whole of Europe. We went up today with the whole friendly company, in excellent weather, with beautiful views. We stood at the top absolutely happy.

28.06, the 2nd day of the trip. All salom from Iran! Our new group on the Damavand climbing program "Persian Lions" went up to the Tochal 3500m hotel for initial acclimatization. After lunch kebabs, we climbed the peak of the same name Tochal 3964m. By tradition, after trekking, we held a stretching session and are now enjoying a high-altitude rest.

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.