All news: October 2019

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.

Group guide Andrey Berezin from Nepal:

Meanwhile, the 7 Summits Club group continues on its way to the Everest Base camp. Today we came to Pheriche (4300). It gets cooler and cooler with the climb up the valley. We already wear extra layers of clothing and down jackets on overnight stays. Tomorrow we have to go to Lobuche.

We are proud of our guides! Not only do they lead people to the mountains, but also do sports feats! Recently, the 7 Summits Club Super-guide Boris Egorov jumped base from the highest exit in Europe. Now Boris is preparing for a trip to Brazil, and then, in the winter, will work as a guide in Aconcagua, Ecuador and Kenya, join us!

The Kükürtlü Face is the Southwestern shoulder of the Elbrus massif. Amazing natural formation and one of the steepest and longest rock walls of the Caucasus mountains.

In August of this year, a trio of daredevils made a base jump here, passing before this traverse of the Western summit of Elbrus.

Guide of the group Andrey Berezin:

 We continue to send you news of the group going to Everest Base camp. Today we left Namche Bazaar -the capital of the Sherpas, and moved to Dingboche, which is near the famous Tengboche monastery.  Tomorrow we plan to go up to Periche.

Guide of the group Andrey Berezin:

 Today we visited the vicinity of Namche Bazaar. We went to the famous hotel "Everest view", which offers stunning views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After that, we walked to the Green valley, visited the village of Kumjung, where the local monastery keeps the scalp of the Yeti. After that we returned to Namche Bazaar. Tomorrow the plan is to move to Pangboche.

 Andrey Berezin, a guide of the group:

Today we had a "Day of bridges". Namely: our way from Phakding to the Sherpa capital Namche Bazar, passed through the valley of the Bhote Koshi Nadi river. And the path ran from one bank to the other. In general, Nepal is famous for its suspension bridges. About 20 years ago, a program was organized to replace bridges in the country. The authorities replaced all the old bamboo and wooden bridges with metal ones.   And they are securely attached to metal cables.

 As a result: we are in Namche Bazaar tired, but happy.  Tomorrow we will spend the day in the vicinity of the capital of the Sherpas.

The team of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Kenya route on the Koshka rock massif.

 Ludmila Korobeshko, director of the 7 Summits Club: the history of the Kenya route, which our team climbed today, is Interesting.  This summer Alla Mishina was preparing to climb the second highest and possibly the most difficult peak in Africa – Mount Kenya (5199). She was preparing in the Crimea and asked our Crimean climbers to make a route that simulates the ascent of African Kenya. So there was born “a Crimean Kenya”. Excellent route: 4 pitches with gorgeous views (approximately 6A) and 30 m of Dulfer on the background of the sea. We recommend  it to all!!!

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club:

A new group of the 7 Summits Club began its program of hiking to Everest Base camp and Island peak. After many adventures with flying to Kathmandu, we successfully reached Lukla and then made the walk to the village of Phakding, where we stopped for the night. Tomorrow we plan to go up to Namche Bazaar.

The group of the 7 Summits Club with guide Alexander Dorojukov has reached its goal! We visited Everest Base camp and climbed mount Kala Patar. The weather all the way pleased, the views are just super, the photo can not convey. All members were in full delighted!