All news: 2019

On September 4, a group of six people climbed to the top of Mount Breithorn (4164 meters), located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.  A young girl disabled Zlata Varlamova, a wheelchair user  from the age of three was among the climbers. It is her first and (so far) only summit. A small expedition to the Alps is organized by the club "Extreme Velsk", which is headed by our friend, climber on the "Seven summits" Andrei Podolyan. He personally and two of his companions together with Alpine guides prepared a route for Zlata's ascent. She climbed on jumar and a sledge on the fixed ropes.

The club "Extreme Velsk"  and Zlata express their gratitude to the 7 Summits Club and personally guide Maxim Foygel  for help and organization of this event!

Manaslu. Days 7-8. September 9-10. The first acclimatization rotation outing at 5700 (to camp 1).

The morning of 9 September began with the Puja - blessing of the camp. At 6 a.m. Lama came from a neighboring expedition and began to read prayers. Our Sherpas built a stupa for the Puja. By 8 a.m. all members of the expedition gathered near the stupa. They brought equipment for the consecration and donations.

We lit a fire, the smoke went towards the mountain, which is considered a good sign. Drank the sacred drink and at the end of the ceremony castув tsamps toward the stupa.

About 10 am we left the Base camp. To 12 hours we reached the Crampons Point. Then we put on our crampons and went out on the glacier. There are many crevasses, but all are well marked. Bridges are reliable. The last 200 meters we were given a little hard: three consecutive steps. By the way, this year we put the first camp 150 meters higher than usual. But this place is more beautiful  and secure. And part of the route to the second camp is clearly visible - a somewhat frightening icefall with some overhanging.

 We went from basу camp to first in 6 hours. The vertical drop is about 1000 m. in the evening we measured oxygen (from 65 to 85) - on average, normal. We ate soup with chicken and rice. The first camp we have quite comfortable - there is a dining tent, sleep two in sleeping tents, and even with mattresses. And we allocated to the doctor a separate tent - for his kilograms of medicines. He had already "saved" two members - bandaged sprained wrist and plastered cracked nail.

We didn't sleep so badly. Although almost all had pain in the head, was saved by diacarb and analgesic (with Pentalgin). There were avalanches in the night, but we were almost used to this sound.

In the morning after breakfast we worked with avalanche sensors. Members quickly found everything that Dr. Larin had hidden. And then we all ran down the valley together. We reached the base camp in less than two hours - we really wanted to go to the bath.

Now we wash, rest, gain strength before the second more difficult rotation.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the refuge "National Park".   After lunch, they went to snow and ice training classes, where they mastered the technique of self-arresting with an ice axe and movement on fixed ropes. Tomorrow we plan next rotation of the Pastukhov Rocks. Guides:  Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

Greetings from the slopes of Mount Kazbek, from a group with an original name "Gastronomic ecstasy"! What other name could come to mind after the torture of delicious Georgian cuisine. Everyone noticed the signs of lack of appetite after the 5th and one 4th meals.

 From food we are distracted the need somewhere to go or walk. As a rule, from table to table, for a new gastronomic ecstasy. Or rent for equipment, or up to the shelter,  then we have a plan to go higher.

The mountain is difficult to discuss, they did not show due to the thick fogginess and cloudiness. Unlike food.

Day plan trips was done, we reached the refuge at 3000+. Left to eat again.

And legalize the new name of the group - "Rosary" – see our girls below…

Lyudmila Korobeshko a guide of the expedition:

Day 5. September 7. Manaslu expedition 7 summits Club.

Today we had a day of rest. We spent it at a new altitude - at the Manaslu Base camp at 4700. The bravest part of the expedition - womens - staged bath day. The sun came out before lunch for a moment. And we had time to admire the slopes of Manaslu. But after 12 it started raining, which did not stop until evening. All day long there were avalanches converging to the left and right of our camp.

Tomorrow we are planning an ice training sessions. Day after tomorrow – rotation  in Camp 1 on 5700.

So far, all members feel good.

Autumn comes to the mountains.  The cold breath of approaching winter is already felt. Today two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the MT. Elbrus.

 The weather favored the ascent.  They climbed quickly enough. Already at 7.30 both groups reached the top.

Guide Andrey Berezin led the group, which worked on a standard program.  And guide Alexander Dorojukov was with another group who came on the program Blitz - climbing on the weekend.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, Director of the 7 Summits Club:

 On 4 September the expedition team of the 7 Summits Club on Manaslu arrived in the village of Samagaon and started to acclimatization. The flight from Kathmandu to Samagaon was not easy. The pilots bravely found their way through the fog and low clouds.

After lunch, the team went for a walk to lake Birendra, where the Manaslu glaciers flow. Beautiful place. On the way we visited a Buddhist monastery, where we asked a local monk to play us on a shell, which he did with pleasure.

At the lake we took some pictures with the symbolism of the 7 Summits Club on the background of waterfalls.

Guides: Sergey Larin and Lyudmila Korobeshko:

 September 5. This morning we woke up in Samagaon to the shouts of the muleteers. About 100 drivers and mules came to the yard of our loggia. It is a neighboring expedition started supply base camps…

After breakfast we came to the acclimatization rotation to the monastery in the neighboring side gorge. We gained about 500 m on the most beautiful deserted gorge. By 4 PM we went down to the loggia, cooking potatoes, dreaming of…

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Andrey Berezin: News from a group of "Drinkers in the thorn". Today we went up to the refuge "National Park" and settled in comfortable houses.  For acclimatization, we went to Shelter 11, where we conducted snow and ice training sessions.  The group mastered the skills of using  ice axes and moving on fixed ropes. Tomorrow we go to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, Director of the 7 Summits Club and guide of the expedition, from Kathmandu:

Hello from Kathmandu!  All day today the members of our expedition arrived in Kathmandu. At last we are all assembled. Tomorrow the team flies to Samagaon, on the 3800. There will stay for 3 nights with radial outing in the next valley and then move towards the base camp Manaslu.

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club:

 News from Elbrus.  The group called "Drinkers in the thorn" began preparations for the ascent of Elbrus. Today we went to Cheget, got a lot of impressions from the views of the surrounding mountains and ate raspberries. Autumn gradually comes to the mountains. Tomorrow we will move to the refuge "National Park" and continue further acclimatization.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, Director of the 7 Summits Club:

Hello from Kathmandu!  From guides of the Manaslu expedition - Sergey Larin and Lyudmila Korobeshko. Yesterday we arrived in the capital of Nepal. We met with the Director of our office in Kathmandu Mingma and the staff. Today we have already received a permit. So our expedition is officially approved. Tomorrow 6 climbers  arrive.   And 4th of September, we hope to fly to Samagaon at 3800, where we begin to start our acclimatization. Wish us luck!

  The 7 Summits Club organized the summer season on Kilimanjaro with our experienced guide Sergey Larin. Despite the fact that at this time in Tanzania was winter, with his help " on the roof of Africa " climbed 39 people.

Several families (mostly fathers and sons) have climbed Kilimanjaro this summer.

 With us to the top of Africa has climbed by leading managers of the group companies is the largest publishing house "EKSMO", "BUSTARD", "AST", "LITRES", "ROSEBLACK". Although it was not easy for everyone, but we did it! New climbers learned a lot about themselves, their comrades, their capabilities, and believed that what seems impossible is still possible!  We were very happy to organize the ascent for this team! It was the second peak, after Mount Elbrus, hopefully not the last!

 Meanwhile, September 1st is the beginning of the spring season in Tanzania!  Already going to bloom and bloom in full force all that is usually pleasing to the eye in Tanzania at this time.

 The dry season is still in full swing, but the mountain is getting warmer.

 And, of course, winter is coming! And where to meet the winter, if not in Tanzania!  Hot and dry! The perfect time for climbing!

 This season on Kilimanjaro with You our favorite guide for New year and Christmas holidays, Dmitry Ermakov ("snow leopard") on 23rd Feb and Februar - Artem Rostovtsev (most attentive tour guide and part - time- favorite team at Salomon skyrunning).

Our program

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club from Elbrus region:

Summit! Group "Sashas & Grizzly" today climbed to the Western peak of Elbrus.  Weather today as never in this season was comfortable for climbing. And at 7.30 all the band members were at the highest point. Andrey Berezin.

The Guide, Andrey Berezin:

Group "Sasha & Grizzly" today climbed to  the refuge "National Park" and continues acclimatization at an altitude of 4000 meters.  We have successfully completed the snow-ice training, went for this slightly above Priut 11. Tomorrow according to the plan we go to Pastukhov Rocks.

The premiere of the fourth series of the film "The Man who always wanted more" was held today on YouTube channel RD Studio.   This is the story of climbing Mount Everest  by Vasily Shakhnovsky as part of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club under the leadership of Alexander Abramov.

 RD Studio: Hundreds of hours of grueling training, thousands of meters of climbing up, 3 very difficult peaks behind, and all this in order to make your name in the book of stories of climbing the highest mountain in the World. Vasily Shakhnovsky was 60 years old. And he's going to Everest!

Three groups came in from the South and one from the North. The weather was unstable, fog, wind. Sometimes it was very cold. However, all members in our groups and guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov, Sergei Avtomonov and Karina Mezova (North) reached the summit.  Summer ends on Elbrus the weather is colder, though it is still intensely melts.

The 7 Summits Club is a growing and creative company. We are always open to new ideas and always ready to open new projects. Today we are announcing our project of climbing all 14 eight-thousanders. Our groups will try to deploy the club's flags on all the highest mountains of the world. In the near future we plan expeditions to Manaslu, Everest from the South and North, Lhotse, Makalu, in the summer of 2020 to Gasherbrum-2 and even K2.

Plans of climbing the eight-thousanders by expeditions the 7 summits Club. 2019 -2020

September 2019

 Manaslu (8156), Nepal. The tour-leaders Sergei Larin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

April – May 2020

Lhotse (8516m) + Everest (8848m) from the South - leader Vladimir Kotlyar.

Makalu (8462m, Nepal) – leader Artem Rostovtsev.

Everest (8848m, Tibet) from the North - leader Alexander Abramov.

July 2020

Gasherbrum II (8035m, Pakistan)

K2 (8611m, Pakistan)

September 2020

Cho-Oyu – leader Sergey Larin.

Our expeditions are served by our well-trained team of Sherpas, proven high-altitude guides and well-trained in the provision of camping services. With the ideal organization of expeditions, members have a great chance to achieve success, to reach the summit. Climb all 14 eight-thousand - no longer a fantastic dream, but it can be quite a real goal.

Last Sunday RD Studio unveiled the third series of the miniseries "The Man who always wanted more."  The film was shot during the expedition of the 7 Summits Club on the highest volcano in the world Ojos del Salado.

After watching this film, You will certainly want to see this incredible beauty and to test yourself at the exotic heights of the Andes.  The nearest opportunity is to join the expedition of the 7 Summits Club under the leadership of Alexander Abramov. It will be in January 2020. Hurry to sign up!  Place are limited! There will only be one group!

Up-to-date information from the main news agencies: the Nepalese authorities are considering options for tightening requirements for climbers on Everest. Including the planned threefold increase in the cost of permits. But until that happens we offer the best price in the area.   44900 dollars, that is, about two times lower than usual! This expedition to Everest from the South will take place in the spring of 2020. The expedition will be led by Vladimir Kotlyar, who has twice climbed to the summit and has extensive experience as a guide in expeditions.

The route is a legend, it is very different from the ascent from the North. Starting from the approaches by the Khumbu valley, then following through the legendary icefall (for several years without accidents, you only need to carefully choosing  a route), through the South Col, South Summit and Hillary Step. By the way, at the top there is a chance to meet the climbers of the 7 Summits Club, which will climb from the North.

And as an added plus, we offer a bonus (free) climb to thesummit of Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world. Additional payment for the permit will not be necessary.  Recently, such double ascents in one exit above the Khumbu icefall have become not uncommon. So go ahead!

News from Max Shakirov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club. Today the group called "2+7" reached the top of Mount Ararat (5137m). All members but one who reached a height of 4800m. Congratulations!