All news: 23 October 2025

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.