All news: 2014

Today, May 16th we flew to Iceland. Tomorrow we'll be gone according to plan in Russia.

All OK. There are two summits! Russian second ascent on the highest point of Greenland and the first Russian on the second highest summit. Perhaps it is also the first for Russian women ….

Luda Korobeshko

Lyudmila Korobeshko from an expedition to Greenland in the peak Gunnbjorn. Yesterday, May 13 we made another ascent. We all climbed the second highest mountain in Greenland - the peak Dome. Ascent was much more difficult than climbing on Gunnbjorn, because we went straight from the base camp to the summit, from 2200 to 3700 m. The weather was surprisingly cold. That is, the tent was minus 20, and actually at the top it was minus 30 or lower. We went around 12 hours on the ascent and descent. However, the descent was fast and pleasant: skiing on virgin snow .

Tomorrow, May 15, it should be a plane for us. If all goes well, May 15, we'll be in Iceland. Goodbye!

Our team sits at the base camp and it looks like another 10 days the weather will not good. Forecast gave a good weather on May 27, may be. Of course, if the monsoon not comes.

We tried to have fun, watch movies etc. Billiards Championship of camp is in full swing. Maybe we'll go down to catch trout. Natasha and Sergei cooked Russian salad and fried potatoes.

In general, this year the weather does not make us happy: on the top constantly there is strong wind 100 km / h and more. Sherpas team have not fixed the ropes and said that until May 25 they could not do it.

The main thing that our mood is GREAT !

Alexander Abramov

leader of the expedition to Everest 2014

Hi! Lyudmila Korobeshko from the expedition to Peak Gunnbjorn in Greenland. We did it! We went to the top of Gunnbjorn, the highest summit of Greenland and just few minutes we came down here to assault camp. The ascent was interesting, very beautiful, we were lucky with the weather. However, there was a lot of snow, so we were relatively slow. As a result, it took 6 hours on the climb up. But, in general, nothing to regret, excellent view, a lot of beautiful pictures we made. And for the way down we spent an hour and a half, I guess. Because when we passed steep sections, put skis, and after only 20 minutes we arrived to the camp. Overall, every people liked this climb. Tomorrow we go back down to the base camp. And we still have two days of , think about what to do with them. Best regards!

Dear Friends!

We opened the season on Elbrus!

Italians sang, we drank and danced.

We started the season very well and the whole season should be just super!

Thanks to everyone who came, it was nice to see you after a long winter!

"7 Summits Club" Terskol.

Hello! Ludmila Korobeshko reports from the expedition to Greenland, to peak Gunnbjorn. Today it was a very difficult day, we went from the base camp to the high camp. It is from 2300 to almost 3000 meters. Actually, the idea was to try to climb from bottom to the top. But it's good that this idea was refused. Because a lot of snow we climbed slowly. We were loaded by sleigh, completely lifting the camp and all this carrying on himself. The march took nearly 7 hours, we come up from the base camp to the assault camp. Very hard day. But, nevertheless, everything is all right. We have set up camp here, and tomorrow we have to go on climbing. Have a good day! I hope tomorrow to call from the top!

Alex Abramov: Yesterday, the 9th of May the 7 Summits Club provided the party of friendship and acclimatization, devoted to the Victory Day.

It passed in a real warm atmosphere!!!

All members of different expeditions come to us. All, who were in the Base camp. We sang, and ate, danced and played together.

Now our team, all 19 people, went down the valley to rest for 2 nights.  Then we will  return to the base camp and proceed to the main part of our climb.

Hello! I just sent the group at the airport. As you know, we have completed the program . I hope all the participants of the group liked - I have not heard a different opinion. Deep snow on the ascent added complexity. Plus, the low height of the upper camp - the day we climbed 1700m. But we were lucky with the weather. Not that it was perfect weather window, so-so - windows, but very timely. And on the climb, we do not overheat, and on top none of us was blown away .

At the top of the whole team was together, anyone on the way was not lost. Summit: at 01:00 p.m. local time, date 06.05. Due to the snow cover - downhill was fast .

Our team:

Nizhankovsky Roman,

Nyzhankivskaya Olga,

Nizhankovsky Alexander,

Nosov Mikhail,

Khodkin Alexander,

Prozukin Andrew,

Semenenko Maxim.

Have a good day! Lyudmila Korobeshko from an expedition to Greenland, on Gunnbjorn. So, today we were able to arrive at this world's largest island. Although the weather turned bad, we arrived at Constable Point (this is the nearest point that is already in Greenland). Despite the clouds, we made an attempt to fly farther on Twin Otter. And the pilots were able to overcome this cloudy .

Here we pitched our base camp. True, Mount Gunnbjorn we can not yet see. Our base camp is located at 5 kilometers far than usual one. And in another valley, where we see two other, quite beautiful peaks, Dome and Cone. Basically, everything is fine. However, the weather is cold enough, in the evening we were frozen. After 7 p.m. it bacame very cold, almost like in Antarctica. Probably somewhere minus 15, minus 20. But we do not lose heart, warmed up in our tents near burners.

Many thanks to our wonderful guides – they are heroes who took the whole group to the top, under bad weather and poor visibility, and most important of all was lowered back !

Also many thanks to our new partners from LipRus shelter for the great service and delicious food and a warm welcome! Special excitement caused Going to the toilet, where it was snow-ice sessions for members of the expedition. All members of our group highlighted the chef Anastasia Kurbanova and her porridge, which, according to the group, has also been instrumental in the success of the expedition! Thank you Michael for internet and patience !

We are all down in Terskol, today sauna will be waiting for us, and tomorrow evening party on the opening season Elbrus 2014 !

Artem Rostovtsev called from the beginning of the descent from the summit of Mount Ararat. Around 10:40 Moscow, he said the group is beginning of the descent already 20 minutes. At the top, it seems, were all members of the group. At least everyone is happy, healthy and there is a good weather.

Hello! This is Alexander Abramov . I 'm on the ice wall near the exit to the North Col . Beautiful weather, no wind, heat. I want to report that all is well with us . The first team is now climbing to the North Col , in order to go on to a height of 7500 meters, with the purpose of acclimatization . The second team is at an altitude of 6400 meters ... However, there are changes. Kostya Umrilov is down to the base camp. Also our “merry Pole” Ivona Zadarnovska is going now down to the base camp , she has a strong cough. And Vladimir Voronin from Ukraine is also descending , he has a fever . But I hope that after week at base camp, they should get better. The remaining members of the expedition all cheerful, happy , and ready to conquer Everest . It will take approximately 15 to 19 th of May , or it can be from 19 to 23 th May . That'stheinformationwehave. Hi!

Our group of 6 people stay at the shelter of Leaprus now.

It is great place: warm, fun, there is internet. That's just the weather is not yet good. Today we tried to go to the Pastukhov rocks, but we were blown from 4300. But we do not despair, we eat well, sleep and wait for a weather window. Tomorrow - day of rest and training on snow and ice.

Below there are a few photos from yesterday's acclimatization Cheget. The day was amazing, the sun, sparkling snow, wonderful view.

Best regards!

Sasha.

Hello! This is Alex Abramov, from the Advanced base camp at the height of 6400 meters, on Everest. Our second team descended from the North Col. Their overnight on 7000 was quite good. Unfortunately, we were forced to send down Konstantin Umrilov, he fell ill. Expedition proceeds. Tomorrow the first team again is going to go on the North Col. To spend the night and the next day to try to climb on 7500. After that the second team does the same heroic feat and by May 9th all members and guides have to gather in the base camp. On May 9 we plan a traditional party where we invite usually all base camp. Weather is so-so, again brings down snow. Now we had dinner and very quietly dispersed on our tents. All, good-bye!

Our Nepali office received information from a group of Vladimir Kotlyar. Everything is OK, all safe and sound. Due of bad weather, only two people reached the summit of Island Peak: guide Vladimir Kotlyar and Igor Belsky. However, at the climb they were lucky, having a great view. Now they are down, expecting to be today in Tengboche.

Anatoly Nastorbutsky and Igor Kirillov were waiting in Chhukung. Now they move down together.

Sergei Doronkin and Igor Filankin descended earlier, from Dragnak. And now they are in the city of Pokhara.

 Yesterday the sports part of our team climbed the highest point of Bolivia - Sajama volcano .

After taking a rest in La Paz after climbing Huayna Potosi , our team went to climb on Sajama. Unlike Huayna Potosi, the volcano Sajama is completely wild. Campgrounds , harsh conditions , high altitude , difficult technical climbing ... As a result , only half of the team was able to reach the top of this legendary peak.

And down from the mountains, the next day we plunged into the hot springs. That was real bliss . Swimming in the hot water, we looked at the top of Sahama and did not believe that another day we were standing on her ridge.

On our adventures in Bolivia does not end. Tomorrow we will saddle on bikes and go to the legendary road of death.

Hello! This is Alexander Abramov, from cold Himalayas, Everest Expedition. Hello, warm, spring Moscow! Yesterday the first half of our team spent a night at 7 thousand on the Saddle (North Col). The second team left there today. A cold wind blows. But we do not lose heart. Everything else, internet modem is broken. So that do not wait images in the coming days. And in general, all is well. The food is good, the people are nice..... Goodbye!

Hello! This is Alex Abramov from a height of 6400 meters, from advanced base camp. Today the first team (8 people) is here . We had breakfast , now it will be held ice classes. We will train ascending on fixed ropes, because tomorrow is our first team goes to the North Col of Everest in order to spend the night at an altitude of 7000 meters. The second team of 11 people spent the night in the Middle camp , and now rises toward the ABC camp. Tonight should all meet here. All feel fine, acclimatization goes according to plan, that is, sufficiently smooth, soft acclimatization.

Tonight snowed 5-10 sm. Everything is covered in white snow, very beautiful.

Tomorrow Sherpa and Lama will hold the opening of the camp ABC – puja. I will be prayer, etc… A general, all is perfect, the weather is nice, the sun shines. Justafternoonsometimes snows . Andsoallgood. Goodbye !

Dear friends!

Finally we are at the cusp of a new season on Elbrus!

So, we have organized a big party dedicated to the beginning of the season “Elbrus 2014”. Our party will take place on 9, May on the terrace of a well-known hospitable hotel “Povorot”.

You will be able not only to meet your friends who you haven't seen for a long time but also enjoy the songs of a famous Italian singer Giampaolo Spatola from sunny Sicilia.

This year we open our season on Victory Day. On this day we more than ever realize the value of friendship, mutual understanding, a peaceful sky over our heads and that it is not money but love rules the world. Our guest Giampaolo Spatola often says: our world is fragile but at the same time indestructible if all the nations understand each other, if there is an advertence and tolerance. The main topics of Giampaolo's songs are Peace and Love which band people together regardless of their nationality, language, skin color, faith or wealth.

Let us appreciate peace and love and carry these light feelings through all the season.

We love you. We are waiting for you. You are welcome to our party.

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