All news: October 2022

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Namaste from Nepal!  Our group today climbed the highest trekking peak of Nepal – Mera Peak. At a low temperature, we still managed to climb to the top, which offers views of such summits as Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu and others.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Tanzania:

Greetings from Tanzania! A new group "Let's Give Heat" begins its route to Mount Kilimanjaro. Because of the fires on the slopes, we had to change our route. We were going to go along the Marangu, but in the end we go along the Rongai route. We moved to the entrance to the National Park. Now we have lunch and then we move out on the route.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

The group "Upward Movement" on October 30, at 2 p.m. Nepalese time, stood at the top of Ama Dablam. Chronology of the ascent later, as the Internet will be, now we are going down to the base camp.

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Mexico:  Today the team enjoyed the atmosphere of the Day of the Dead in Mexico City.  We visited the pyramids, then the Trotsky House Museum. Everything is very interesting. Then we visited the Frida Kahlo Museum. We ate grasshoppers and ant eggs. The day was a success!

The guide of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club to Orizaba, the highest volcano in North America, Alexander Abramov.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Namaste from Nepal!  Today, the group climbed the Mera La pass, 5400 meters high, for full acclimatization. Along the way, we mastered and remembered the skills of walking in crampons, as well as ways to move along snowy slopes with an ice pick. We did all this in the morning, rested after lunch, gained strength before tomorrow.  And tomorrow we will go up to the assault camp at 5800, from where we will start to the summit at night from October 30 to October 31. There will be no contact with us for a couple of days.

 Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

 Namaste from Nepal! The group continues to acclimatize and prepare for the ascent of Mera Peak. As part of the program, we climbed a nearby hill early in the morning, to the height 5,300 meters.  In the afternoon, we decided to recall the skills of moving on ropes, with the help of jumars and abseil devices.  Tomorrow we go to the glacier, where we will master climbing skills in crampons and in rope belay.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Namaste from Nepal! Our group reached the village of Khare. Here the group will spend a couple of days to acclimatize and prepare for climbing Mera Peak. Today we walked to Khara without hurrying, on the way we looked at a picturesque mountain lake, where we held a photo shoot. Then we met Edelweiss flowers everywhere along the trail.  Tomorrow we are planning an acclimatization rotation to 5100 meters. And to prepare for snow and ice classes.

Alexander Abramov: In March 2023, the 7 Summits Club and our new project  8000.guide plans an international women's team expedition on the first conquered eight-thousand-meter Annapurna and shoot the film ""High-Altitude Gene -2".  The dates are March 20 - April 20, 2023.

I would like to invite women with experience of climbing 8000 meters to take part in this unique expedition. This expedition is funded by the participants themselves. The film is shot at the expense of sponsors.

 About this unique female expedition RD Studio and Valdis Pelsh are going to make a film "High-Altitude Gene -2".  We will shoot the whole expedition with professional equipment by professional operators, guides and participants. Like the first sensational TV series "High-Altitude Gene -1", we will shoot this film in the format of a Reality Show. Alexander Abramov will lead the expedition.

 The core staff of the team is already there. I invite new participants!

To prepare for the expedition on Annapurna, I invite the girls to take part in a training trip to the highest volcano in the World - Mount Ojos Del Salado in Chile. To get acquainted and see who is how prepared. After the training ascent, the final composition of the Annpurna team will be formed.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

Today, though it's a day of rest, but hands are reaching out to jumar!  We decided to remember the forgotten and held rock lessons.  Work on vertical, horizontal fixed ropes and abseil. Everyone worked out everything perfectly, without fear and reproach.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Namaste frome Nepal!  The group "Nepalese made" continues its way to the foot of Mera Peak. Today we went down to the village of Khote, located at an altitude of 3600 meters. The way was relaxing, as we were dropping altitude, and at the same time pleasant.  We were walking through a mixed forest.  Fir trees, rhododendrons, boxwoods, and even raspberry bushes were present on our way.  Tomorrow we will go to the village of Tagnak at 4350 m…

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

After a long wandering through the beautiful Himalayas and enjoying the Summits such as Everest, Lhotse, Ama-Dablam and many other beautiful snow-white peaks, we came to the place. Yesterday, on October 24, the "Upward Movement" group in full strength, in good physical shape, reached the Ama-Dablam base camp. And what a miracle surrounded us here: a beautiful clearing, cozy comfortable tents, great food, dry red wine, meat, shower, and most importantly - a view directly to one of the most beautiful mountains of the Himalayas.

Jumbo! Tanzania is in touch! Today the Iskorka group made a successful ascent on the top of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak 5895 meters.  We went out at 12 o'clock at night and met a beautiful dawn with a view of Mavenzi. The ascent was not easy, but we coped and at 09:30 stood at the top. There is also a record in our group - one of the participants Dmitry Tararin made his first ascent at the age of 17!

The members, tired but happy, went down the mountain. Tomorrow, according to the plan, is a rest day and an award ceremony. The guides of the program are Alexander Dorojukov and Olga Startseva.

Greetings from Tanzania! The Iskorka group ascended to the Kibo assault camp, the height of 4720 meters. Now we have lunch, rest, and come to our senses after more than six hours of walking. The height is already felt, members conditions are within normal limits. At night, around 24:00, we go out to storm the summit.  The weather conditions are favorable. Wish us good luck! The guides of the program are Alexander Dorojukov and Olga Startseva.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

Today started at 4 am. While we warmed up, we got ready and at 5 we went to our last acclimatization rotation to Kala Patthar. It was cold enough in the morning, but we overcame the difficulties and climbed to the 5600 mark. And there we met the sunrise in all its glory. The sun's rays illuminated the giants of the Himalayas - Everest, Pumori, Nuptse and many different beautiful untouched mountains. Next we have to descend to Deboche. The weather is good, the participants are in good shape.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

It's October 22nd.  The Upward Movement Group has done a great job today. We left Lobuche, reached Gorakshep, had lunch there and moved to the Everest base camp.  The weather favours us, but the wind drove us. The participants feel good, the mood is even better. Tomorrow, an early exit for the decisive acclimatization climb - to Kala Patthar 5600 m. Have a good weekend!

Джамбо! Группа «Искорка» на связи из Танзании. Сегодня день отдыха и акклиматизации. Мы прошли от лагеря Хоромбо до красочных Зебровых скал, поднялись на высоту 4000 метров и увидели Килиманджаро во всей красе. Отдохнули с чаепитием и видом на вершину. Мы оценили маршрут и уже с нетерпением ждем его. Гора на первый взгляд не сложная, но придется потрудиться! Погода замечательная, настроение бодрое, вся команда чувствует себя хорошо. Завтра переезжаем в штурмовой лагерь Кибо. Ведущие программы - Александр Дорожуков и Ольга Старцева.

Andrey Berezin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

The Nepalese Made group has successfully reached Lukla today (the beginning of our walking path to Mera Peak). We drove along mountain roads, flew on flying taxi. Now we have finished the organizational issues and had lunch. Then we go on the road.

P.S. There may be no communication in the next few days.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Namaste from Nepal! A new group of the 7 Summits Club called "Nepalese made" has gathered in Kathmandu and is ready to go to Lukla. From where on our way lies towards Mera Peak, the highest trekking peak in Nepal, 6476 meters.

Today we managed to solve the necessary organizational issues: we changed the money, bought local SIM cards, bought the missing equipment.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

Today we have October 21. The weather is surprisingly sunny and windless.  The group "Upward Movement" slowly left the village of Feriche and slowly reached the village of Lobuche, having passed the five thousandth milestone. Conditions and mood of all participants are excellent. All good mood and positive in life!

Friends, hello to all from Tanzania! Today we were greeted by the bright sun and the singing of birds. We had breakfast and held a morning medical check-up for the whole Iskorka group. All feel great, saturation is 90+. The Mandara Hut pleased with its accommodation in fairly comfortable cabins for 4 people. Yesterday we passed a picturesque and uncomplicated passage, met waterfalls, small rivers, exotic plants and animals. We were moving towards the Horombo camp (3760 m). On the way 15 km, a set of 1000 meters. The first meeting with Kilimanjaro took place! Kibo Cone and Mawenzi Peak appeared to us. We got to Khorombo a little tired, but happy.

The guides of the program are Alexander Dorojukov and Olga Startseva.