All news: 2019

Ludmila Korobeshko from Hong Kong. The expedition to Papua New Guinea on the volcano Giluwe started. More precisely, I have already started from Moscow towards the island of Papua. A 10-hour docking in Hong Kong suddenly turned into a pleasant adventure. Deciding to visit the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha on a hill near the airport, I got almost in the "Avatar".  There are numerous picturesque hills, dozens of trekking routes, often almost deserted. I could not resist and climbed to the top of one hill, which reminded me of our Pyatigorsk laccoliths. It is exactly opposite the Buddha statue. The views are stunning-rugged coves, Islands, hills, rhododendrons, birds-butterflies-flowers. Plus all sorts of pagodas, temples, large and small…

All greetings from a group "Shaggy Yaks"! We are on the trekking route"Around Annapurna"! Today we took the route from the village of Chame.  The weather does not please us yet, the rain breaks from time to time, but the views are still beautiful. Mountains are still covered, but tomorrow on promise improvement. In Manang village we went up to a small temple as a walk and acclimatization. All members are cheerful and in great mood!  Guide Alexander Dorojukov.

The group named  Bollywood went up to Mardi Himal base camp. The climb of 1000 meters was a good test, and we coped with it in 3 hours. Group guide Andrey Berezin.

Alexander Dorojukov, the 7 Summits Club guide from Nepal:

All greetings from a group named "Shaggy Yaks", going on the  trekking route"Around Annapurna"!  Yesterday we gathered in Kathmandu, and today successfully moved to the beginning of the route to the village of Chame. Changing two cars, we watched the beautiful waterfalls all the way. A little tired of the road. But our adventures are just beginning.

Andrey Berezin, the 7 Summits Club guide from Nepal:

A group of "Bollywood" continues on his way. Today we went up to the Forest camp. The route passed through subtropical forests. Tomorrow we plan to go up to the High camp. We'll be closer to the mountains we haven't seen today.  And we hope to see its…

If successful, Alexander Abramov will become the oldest climber on Everest in the world, of those who did not use oxygen doping.  He turns 56 in January. No one over 55 has ever reached the summit of Mount Everest without oxygen. See list of climbers below…

Alex promised to give more details later. But he considers it necessary to say that his attempt will not affect the work of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club. Its members,  as usual,  will live in the most comfortable conditions possible and the climbing program will be calculated in the most careful way.

Full list, thanks for the Himalayan database.

The guide, Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

A new band called "Bollywood" has arrived in Nepal. The goal of the trip is to climb to Mardi Himal Base camp, 4500 meters. Today we flew to Pokhara, and went by car to Kande. Then we continued our journey on foot. By the way, we came to the Potala at the right time, just 20 minutes later it began to rain. Tomorrow we plan to go up to the Forest camp.

Sergey Larin,  the 7 Summits Club guide from Mexico:

Today, the Mikheev family's trip to Mexico ended. After Orizaba we drove to Pueblo city, then to the pyramids of Teotihuacan. The whole country is decorated with skulls, is preparing for the day of the dead.  Mexicans create altars for the dead, decorated with flowers and everything they can. They put tequila, and the best sorts and everything that the deceased loved.

Message from Sergey Larin, the 7 Summits Club guide:

On October 29, at 7:20 am, a group of the 7 Summits Club climbed the summit of Mount Orizaba.

In late October, this area of Mexico still has a rainy season. But usually rains are in the afternoon. At night there was a good weather without wind. The condition of the route was excellent.

Congratulations!

On October 23, the 7 Summits Club celebrated its 12th birthday. Thanks to everyone who came to the gala-evening!  Thanks to those who congratulated us! Thank you RD Studio for a great congratulatory video!

The hall of the Travelers Club was full and it seems to us that the guests were not bored.  Look at the gallery of photos (128 photos in total) and it will become clear that the evening was held in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.  We as organizers were are happy!

Orizaba. 25.10. We moved into a luxury lodge Solteras, under La Malinche. On the way we stopped at the pyramid in Cholula. The pyramid is considered the largest in the World in volume, not in height. Its height is 66 meters, in terms of 450x450 meters. The pyramid was built from the third century BC to the 8th century ad. Then, for unexplained reasons, it ceased to be used and fell into disrepair. On the top of the pyramid in 1570 the conquistadors built a Catholic church.

Orizaba. 26.10. Today it was an acclimatization day we climbed the summit of La Malinche. It rains here every day after lunch. Today was no exception. Mikhail managed to reach the top, Alla climbed at 1100 meters, which is very good for acclimatization.

The 7 Summits Club  guide, Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

Greetings from our group!  We haven't been in touch for days because we've been climbing Island Peak. Yesterday, October 25th, we climbed Island Peak (6140). For the ascent we used a reserve day, as the cyclone came from the Indian Ocean.  And every day it snowed. As a result: we made the summit in uncomfortable conditions.

 Hello! This is Boris Egorov from Brazil. Our last day in Chapada Diamantina National Park ended. In the morning we again climbed in the jungle surrounded by monkeys, this time we captured fruit and animals ate right out of hand! And after lunch we tried the new entertainment – “deep water solo” or climbing over the water without belay. Fun, but scary. Tomorrow we have an excursion to the caves.

Sergey Larin, the 7 Summits Club guide from Mexico:

Hello, 7  Summits! Our trip to Mexico, with the ascent of Orizaba for the Mikheev family, began.  We flew well, even there was no loss of luggage. On the first day we made a tour of the historic center of Mexico city. All of Mexico lives in preparation for its main holiday "Day of the dead" November 1-2. For them it is a joyful event when the souls of deceased loved ones come.

Hello, friends! This is a guide Boris Egorov from Brazil. Today  we climbed a route to the steep face of  Pai Inacio, 150 meters in height.  This is a very beautiful line and high quality climbing. Thanks to the constant visits to the rocks around the world, the guys and I understand each other perfectly.  Everyone knows what, how and when to do during the climb, now we have a team working as a whole. Well, after climbing we were waiting for water treatments in a natural water park. Tomorrow is a day of rest, caves and waterfalls are planned.

The group guide Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

 News of the group of the 7 Summits Club.  Today our team is divided: part of the group went to Namche Bazaar and tomorrow - on to Lukla.  The second part of the group continued on to Island Peak. Today we moved to Chukung. Tomorrow, the plan is to reach the base camp Island Peak.  Then climb it…

Hi! This is Boris Egorov. Today we started our adventures in Brazil. We arrived in Bahia, the town of Lencois, to climb on the local rocks. Maybe it's not the most popular place to climb, just because it's so hot! But it is incredibly beautiful.  We are around the sea of greenery and picturesque rocks. Today we lightly touched the local sandstones, scouted the wall for climbing. Tomorrow according to the plan we climb up the trade route 5 pitches.

Group guide Andrey Berezin:

News from the group of 7 Summits Club from Nepal.   This morning we climbed Kalapatar (5643 meters). The ascent was not easy, as it snowed at night and early in the morning, and there was a wind. But this did not prevent us from achieving our goal. Now we have now descended to Dingboche. Tomorrow our group is divided, part goes towards Lukla, and ends there trekking, and the second part of the group continues its program:  we plan to climb Island peak.

The 7 Summits Club group guide Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

So, our group  reached the final goal of the trip, namely, the Everest Base camp. Today we came to Gorak Shep. And in the afternoon visited Everest Base camp. Tomorrow we have Kalapatar planned.

Group guide Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

 The group continues trek on to the Everest Base camp. Today we moved from Pheriche to Lobuche. The pictures changed from dense vegetation to an autumn-tundra landscape. It's not as hot as it used to be in lower valley. And the second day we do relatively small distance. No more than 10 km per day. Tomorrow we will be in Gorak Shep, where Everest base camp is only an hour's walk away.