All news: June 2025

Valery Myasoedov, a Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Sochi:

 Greetings from Krasnaya Polyana! The Croods Family group spent the second day of their program in the Vorontsov Caves, a fantastic area of the Krasnodar Region, unique in its beauty and splendor. Karst caves created by nature millions of years ago attract thousands of tourists. And there is much to be surprised and amazed at. First, we went on an excursion to one of the equipped caves, listened to the theoretical part, learned to distinguish statactites from stalagmites. And then we went through one of the most picturesque speleological routes with technical elements of rock climbing. Our young participants Varya and Sasha were at their best here too. Words are superfluous here, look at the photos, it is hard to believe that we saw it with our own eyes.

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Message from 13.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Second Year Olds" climbed the Eastern Elbrus summit 5621m!!! It was clear, but there was a strong wind, 70 km/h with gusts up to 80 km. The weather allowed us to enjoy the views of the Main Caucasian Ridge!

We went down the famous motorcycle couloir and were already at the Refuge by 9.30!

During the festive dinner, the participants received their well-deserved awards!

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

 Greetings from the Elbrus region! Our team "Group D" successfully climbed  the Western peak of Mount Elbrus (5642m). The weather was clear and windy, the views were magnificent. The group showed itself on the route as a close-knit and disciplined team, ready for the next ascents. Which we have already started planning.

6/12- Big news from Talkeetna, Alaska. 7 Summits Club Congratulates Denali Summiters!

Today, the 7 Summits Club is proud to celebrate and honor a group of strong and experienced climbers and veterans (instagram- veteransadventuregroup)- who successfully summited Denali/ McKinley on June 10th at 5:30 pm, the highest peak in North America.

It was a tough expedition, marked by harsh weather and challenging conditions, but the team showed remarkable endurance and spirit. We are truly proud of their achievement!

The President of the 7 Summits Club, Alex Abramov, personally greeted and congratulated each climber, presenting them with medals and certificates to recognize their impressive accomplishment.

Congratulations to all - you’ve earned your place in mountaineering history!

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Elbrus Region News from June 11. The 7 Summits Club "Picvario" group went to Pastukhov Rocks today. It was a sunny day, there was no wind at all until the end of the ridges. We already felt the breath of the glacier under the rocks. We sat on the rocks, rested and went down to the National Park shelter. Tomorrow we have a rest day before the climb. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Alexander Avtomonov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from Elbrus Region:

 11-12.06. Hello everyone! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Second-year students" went to high-altitude acclimatization at Pastukhov Rocks 4700m! The weather was great, it was very warm and the group reached their intended goal! Today is rest and preparation for the assault! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

6/11- Hello from Alaska! We have exciting news! The president of 7 Summits Club Alex Abramov has arrived in Alaska!
Stop by our office in Talkeetna to meet him personally and say hello!

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

  Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our super team "Group D" made a high-altitude acclimatization rotation to the top of Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). The weather and the condition of the group are excellent, tomorrow is a day of rest and preparation for the assault on the summit of Elbrus.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olya Rumyantseva reports from Tibet:

 Greetings to everyone from Tibet from the enlightened team! Today we had a very spectacular and scenic day. We woke up early in the morning and went to the airport, meeting the sunrise on the way and watching the first rays of the sun color Kailash.

The short one-and-a-half-hour flight to Lhasa was memorable for the views of the Himalayan range. It was especially nice to see Everest.

Today was a very important day for Buddhists in Tibet - the day of Buddha's enlightenment. Therefore, in Lhasa, around the Jokhang Temple, there were an incredible number of people doing kora and prostrations.

That's how much we saw! Tomorrow we have a day of rest before flying home, but we will probably come up with something interesting for this day.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends greetings from the Elbrus region:

The "Brigada" group sends greetings from the Elbrus region! Today we walked and strolled along the slopes of Elbrus. We climbed up to Pastukhov Rocks, the height is about 4700m. Everything went great, the only thing is that it was very hot. The acclimatization cycle is over, now we are waiting for the weather forecast - and into battle! For now, a rest day is planned for tomorrow.

The 7 Summits Club is proud to announce that our Alaska office is fully ready to meet and greet all Denali climbers this season. We are excited to personally welcome each mountaineer who has taken on the challenge of North America's highest peak.
Our team is looking forward to meeting every climber in person, celebrating their achievement, and awarding special medals and certificates to those who have successfully reached the summit. Whether you climbed with us or independently, you're part of the global climbing community and we’re here to honor your accomplishment.
Stop by, share your story, and let us congratulate you on your Denali success!

News from Papua New Guinea. Today the "Descendants of Miklouho-Maclay" team in full force climbed to the top of the Giluwe volcano 4368m. We agreed with the weather, so the clouds passed us by, and we admired the views to our heart's content. We descended calmly, and the rain covered us only on the last, forested section of the descent to the road. At sunset, we tidied ourselves up in the lodge and exchanged impressions. Tomorrow is another final excursion day. And in the evening we celebrate: we hold an award ceremony for climbers of the highest volcano in Australia and Oceania.

Guide Boris Egorov.

6/9- Today our old friend Garrett Madison from Madison Mountaineering stopped by our office to say Hello and Welcome the 7 Summits Club to Alaska.

Garrett Madison summited Everest for the 15th time just a few weeks ago and now he left for the Denali Expedition. 

6/8- Sad news from Denali.

Denali took its first victim this season. Alex Chiu from Brooklyn, New York died after he fell 3,000 feet from Alaska’s Mount McKinley on June 2. Alex Chiu with 2 other partners were ascending Mount McKiney’s West Buttress climbing route on to the Peters Glacier on June 2, which is roughly 12,000 feet above sea level. Chiu was not wearing a rope during the adventure when he fell, and National Park Service officials said the two other mountaineers witnessed Chiu fall and they lowered themselves over the edge of the mountain as far as they could but couldn’t see or hear Chiu fall. The body was recovered on June 4 by helicopter.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup called "Group D" climbed to our high-altitude camp, the National Park refuge (altitude - 3880 m). We settled into comfortable trailers and then went to snow training. However, due to the weather conditions, we did not go far. A thunderstorm in the mountains is not a pleasant phenomenon, so we conducted training near the camp.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:

 The "Brigada" group sends greetings from the Elbrus region! Today we tried to walk to the Refuge of Eleven, but the thunderstorm drove us out of there. It nipped a little, we pressed our ears back like spaniels and went down to the shelter. When the thunderstorm ended, we went out onto the slope and held snow and ice classes after all. We rode on our butts, waved ice axes - it was fun.

The 7 Summits Club guide Evgeny Fedyunin sends from the Elbrus region:

10.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group went to high-altitude acclimatization today to Refuge of 11 at 4100m. There we held snow classes, practiced the technique of self-arrest with an ice axe.

After lunch near the hotel we held classes on safety systems and moving along fixed ropes. Tomorrow we are going to Pastukhov Rocks at 4700m. 

Take care of yourself! See you in the mountains! Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Elbrus news. Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group called "Picvario" began the acclimatization program. We went to the "Ai" cafe along a picturesque forest path, where rhododendrons are now blooming. We drank delicious tea in the cafe and returned to the hotel. Today we move to the National Park refuge, where we will continue to prepare for the ascent of Elbrus. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Avtomonov.

Visit the 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna after summiting Denali and we will present you ⁠a medal, a personalized certificate, a gift pack with 7 Summits Club items (t-shirt, sticker packs, etc)!

*The 7 Summits Club, an international mountaineering club, was founded to unite those who dream of summiting the world’s highest peaks and to support adventurers on their journey.

Alex Abramov from the plane: Hi everybody! Now I fly to Alaska to climb Denali. We have two groups and also we open an office in Talkeetna in front of the Ranger station. Welcome to our office! Because for people who climb Denali we present medals and certificate. It is official from the 7 Summits Club. So, please welcome! See you in Talkeetna!

The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus:

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Brigade"sends greetings from the Elbrus! Today we started our acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We walked along our secret path, where there are practically no people. Now rhododendrons are blooming - very beautiful in the forest. The weather was good and warm today. We work further.

The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov sends from Elbrus region:

Greeting from the Elbrus region! Today, our new group, entitled "Group D" has made its first acclimatization rotation. On the picturesque path, through the forest, and then along the alpine meadows on the slopes of Mount Cheget, we went to the legendary cafe "Ai". Tomorrow we will ascend to our high-altitude camp on the Elbrus slopes.