All news: June 2015

Good afternoon! Ludmila Korobeshko reports from the expedition to McKinley. We are now in Camp Ranger, at 4300 ... Today, June 30th, we have a day of rest. Yesterday we nade a depot, as planned in the assault camp. In fact, the day was quite heavy. We woke up early, but it was very cold at night, probably minus twenty. So we decided to wait for the sun, and only 11 a.m. we left the camp. Gone with fixed ropes and a little more along the ridge to Washburn’s Thumb. We returned happy but tired. So today the rest is very logical. In addition, the snow began at night ... We rest, look at weather forecasts and are already preparing for a summit bid. As soon as the window will appear, we will try to go upstairs to the assault camp, well, then, according the weather - on the ascent. All members feel good. Best regards!

We (Igor and I) climbed the top twice - on Friday and Saturday. Andrey did not reached the summit on a Friday and we decided to accompany him on Saturday. In general, the ascent is quite simple - the guides told us that we could go without them, there is only one road, so that we went ourselves. In terms of organization, there have been some delays along the route, but still within a few slow "Eastern" the passage of time. We like a refuge – it is very comfortable. All: electricity, water, toilet - at the highest level. Guides, Miriam and Mohamed, pleasant to talk to, but not really sportive .... Hotel became lower class than expected (breakfast was so-so), but it's still Iran. We liked that the head of the agency, Ali invited us to dinner at his home on Sunday. Very warmly welcomed, treated, showed how the Iranians live at home, meet their friends. We thank him for it!

Group members: Igor Gorenko, Andrey Prozukin Konstantin Ryzhak, Konstantin Smirnov.

As many already know, because of the earthquake in Nepal, Everest this season has been closed. Our expedition had to abandon the climb and the film crew to interrupt the work on the film. Mountaineers have belief in this respect: Everest rarely let climb for the first time ...

But we are pleased to inform you that, despite all the difficulties, we will return to Everest next spring. And in the autumn of 2016, our film about the conquest of the highest mountain in the world will be screening on Channel! Russian TV…
And while see the trailer from already made footage.

Hello everyone! It is Vladimir Kotlyar, the new group began its work on the program "Climb Elbrus". Today is our first day of acclimatization. And now we are on our finishing point on the summit of Mount Cheget, at an altitude of 3500. The weather is bad, everything around is covered with clouds, hail and rain. But, in principle, something is visible. Here I am now, for example, I see a waterfall Girlish braids, the observatory, lake Donguz-Orun and the people standing around me. They feel good, they drink tea. And I think I will join them, because it will be warmer and more interesting.
That’s all... I go to drink tea. Adios!

In mid-June, the highest peak of North America Mount McKinley (Denali) was conquered by the Russians group composed of: Sergei Dmitriev, Irena Kharazova, Eugene Kravt and Alexander Utvenko. Today, Eugene sent us a selection of photos from the expedition. Mt.McKinley - it's really very, very beautiful place.

Thanks!

We once again congratulate the climbers!

Well done, definitely!

This is a guide of the Seven Summits Club Andrei Berezin. Today we climbed the western summit of Elbrus. The weather today was very bad. But two members of the whole group coped with this difficult task, and climbed to the top. They are: Tertychnyi Alexander and Tertychnyi Sergey. The rest of the group ... a part came to the saddle, a part .... After that we all went down together. ... And now they will think about new climbs.

Today - the day of departure of the Elbrus group of our guide Vladimir Kotlyar. The impressions they leave on the social networks.

"All day we went on the nearby trails - from Narzan Meadow to Terskol. According to conservative estimates, we went 12 km.
In the evening, our guide Volodya gave us certificates and T-shirts of the 7 Summits Club "for participation in the ascent" ...
The evening was ended in the distinctive restaurant "Captain Pitt", as it should be - fiery dances ....
In the morning we did a walking to the waterfall "Maiden's braids" in the hills above Terskol.
The weather was quite cool, we decided not to take fresh ice bath.
Distance traveled: 14 km, gained altitude from 2100 m to 2785 m.
And now ... to home!

Summit bid

After Summit

Hello! There is Ludmila Korobeshko from the expedition to McKinley. Today we had a day of adventure, so to speak. And the Mount showed to some extent, a difficult character. It all started as usual on the plan, as we planned. At 4 am we went out and walked through Windy Corner, we went to the place of getting a depot. And as we walked quickly and vigorously, we decided to bring our depot even to the Camp Ranger. We dug in it and on the way back, near Windy Corner, a strong wind started ... and also started a blizzard, snow. And all this went on until the camp. With difficulty we have found in this blizzard our camp. We were happy that we managed to do. The weather turned bad and our plans may change, but we have time to spare. Bye!

Have a Good day! It says Ludmila Korobeshko from the expedition on Denali (McKinley). ... Today we went to a camp at altitude of 3300 ... we were faster than yesterday. Now we set up a camp. I boil water. All people are in a good mood, they joke, having fun, it is great weather. Basically, according the plan for tomorrow, we have a day of rest. Half-rest, because in the morning we have to go pick up our depot. And the next day we will have to do depot above - to the camp of rangers. In general, everybody feels great. We are fine, do not worry about us.

That is a guide of the 7 Summits Club Vladimir Kotlyar, from the program “Climb Elbrus”. Today we had quite a tough day. Today we had a day of summit attempt. Yet only two of the six members of the group have reached the top. Almost all the group is in the Terskol now. I have stayed at the refuge with Sergey Bombusov and tomorrow we will make a second attempt to climb. Today, the top was climbed by Anton and Nadia. All the best, wish us luck for tomorrow!

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Sergei Bombusov on his page on Facebook

Hallo! This is Ludmila Korobeshko from the Kahiltna glacier. Today, June 21th, as planned, we took off from Talkeetna to the Kahiltna Glacier. We were lucky with the weather. Although the forecast was bad with rain or snow, in fact it was much better.

We flew in general, without any troubles, on the glacier. We set up a camp here. Today we will have a little crevasses exercise, then we rest a bit. And by going to night mode of walking, somewhere at 2 am we plan to go to the next camp.

All people feel fine. Bye!

Alex Abramov from Chamonix: Yesterday our team "survival school” in Chamonix moved to Italian side and rose to Helbronner station, 3350m altitude. There we were met by a snowstorm. That is to say, from summer to winter.

By lunchtime, the weather became better and we were able to hold classes on climb-up - traverse- descent on fixed ropes. Also as self-arrest and belay on the snow.

Then put up a tent, we have worked at overnight in tents in the snow.
In the morning the weather has finally deteriorated, however, our team still managed to climb the nearest “unnamed” peak.

We gave it a new name - La Pipka.

All members of the group agreed that, classes were great, it was very interesting and useful.

In the evening I moved to Valery Rozov, Andrei Volkov and Sasha Ruchkin. They warmed and lured me to go with them to one of the peaks south of Chamonix.

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Ludmila Korobeshko from Talkeetna, Alaska.

Today, June 20th we are finally altogether, joined by Sigmund Berdychowsky and Andrey Kartushin.
In the morning we were completed our shopping and arrived in Talkeetna to the dinner time. On the way we passed large areas of burnt and even steaming forest. A few days ago there were blazing fires.
In Talkeetna we acquainted with the main sights - Main Street – it is 200 meters long, waterfront Susitna, airfields and TAT office, from where we plan to depart tomorrow Kahiltna Glacier.

Tomorrow we will have a very busy day: at 7 am we go to the office "Alpine Asсents International" (company partner), packing, check the equipment, go to the Rangers for registration and then to the airport for departure. I keep my fingers crossed that the weather allowed to implement his plan.
All participants are cheerful and full of energy to perform feats :)

Hello! It is Vladimir Kotlyar from Elbrus region, North Caucasus. Today, a new group of seven arrived in Terskol (Elbrus climbing program). Now we are settled in a nice hotel Povorot in the village of Terskol. We checked the equipment, have dinner, and, in principle, be ready tomorrow to start our program. All Goodbye!

PHOTOS WITH BLITZ PROGRAMME (June 13-15)

Today, June 19, almost all members of the expedition on Mac-Kinley gathered in Anchorage:

Alexander Logatchev, Konstantin Lavrentyev, Vlad Lachkarev, Igor Smirnov, Igor Cherkashin, Igor Demyanenko, Jamila Murtazin.

And me, Ludmila Korobeshko.

At night we are waiting for arrival of Sigmund Berdychowski and Andrey Kartushin.

And while all members were presented with team t-shorts and jackets, but hid them until better times. We went to the best brewery Anchorage to know each other better.

Yesterday, the team of Sergey Dmitriev, successfully climbed Mount McKinley gave us conditional relay baton.

We washed this baton in the Karaoke club yesterday and today brought to the brewery.

And this morning, the guys saw a live moose and even filmed it on video ...

A Russian Sports team of members of our Club has just returned to civilization after a successful ascent to the highest peak of North America Mount McKinley (Denali). That means, that happy climbers Sergey Dmitriev, Irena Kharazova, Eugene Kraft and Alexander Utvenko arrived by small plane in Talkeetna. And Sergey has sent us a picture from the summit.

We warmly congratulate the heroes!
And by this ascent Sergey Dmitriev successfully completed the program Seven Summits! So double hurray for him!

Today Ludmila Korobeshko flew to Alaska. And tomorrow they have to meet in Anchorage. Ludmila go to the Mount McKinley (Denali) with a group of nine climbers.

Sergey Dmitriev (city of Samara 45 years) has already worked as a guide 7 Summits Club. It was in Antarctica.

On Everest 2014

Matterhorn

With a son on running event in Poland (with 7 Summit Club)

The 7 Summits Club

Hello everyone! It is Vladimir Kotlyar, blitz climbing program on Elbrus. Actually, climbing is over, it was ended successfully. All three, and I, as a guide, we are all together and having fun, quickly went to the top of Mount Elbrus. We were able to make this ascent in just three days, from airport to airport. Such strong guys sometimes come to us in the Caucasus! We went down, and now are resting in a wonderful city of Kislovodsk. All the best!

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Alexander Abramov from the Crimea: Today there was a significant event: our team, after two days of training, makes a good climbing on the route Surprise in Foros. All 8 people were at the top, and then we jumped!

The route is not really as simple as it seems. And all people are very excited and happy having such good climb. Tomorrow morning we will continue our lessons, and after dinner we go to a tasting of the best in the Crimea Massandra winery. Thanks to all! And now we are in a hurry, we are waited for the evening promenade of Yalta.

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This is Olga Rumiantseva from the 7 summits Club expedition to Ararat. Today our whole big group, all 14 people, climbed to the top of Mount Ararat. It was very difficult, considering that the program was very short, without acclimatization. But still, all were able to reach the top. Good weather contributed to our success. Now we descend to Dogubayazit and tomorrow will fly to Moscow. See you!

Good day! This is a guide Natalia Kartashova, from Yalta, Crimea, the 7 summits Club. We are at sea shore. The second day we rest, all is very cool. All the people are happy. Yesterday we climbed on the Krestovaya Rocks, he taught the basics of rock climbing. Now we are bathing in Simeiz. Our guests, without swimsuits, as decent people, are bathing. And shameless guides in the clothes are sitting back and look at all. So our vacation continues. Tomorrow we're going to go to Foros. All is very cool, all is fun. Thank you very much! Goodbye!