All news: April 2022

Georgy Kuzmin, a regular participant in the programs of the 7 Summits Club, found himself in Nepal again after a long break. This time he chose the program of climbing Mera Peak. And he shares with us his travel notes and photos.

Finally again, the long-awaited Kathmandu. After an 8-year break, almost nothing has changed. From the first moment, a sincere, joyful meeting warms the soul, creating an incomparable mood, a flower garland that lies not on top of clothes, but right in the heart.  I was pleasantly surprised by the new A-Loft hotel, in some ways more interesting than Yak & Yaty. Especially the pool on the top floor, visually breaking off from the 16th floor somewhere into the abyss. Otherwise, the same noisy, hurrying Kathmandu, with a unique highlight of the presence of the scheming Hanuman.

Eight minutes before landing, Lukla was closed and we crash into the Paplu airfield against the rocks. Does anyone like crazy roller coasters? You are welcome! It was a wild cry, mixed with hysterical laughter, either from fear, or from delight.

Pilots are a miracle! How they do it is incomprehensible to the mind. We fall, very gently, on a short piece of asphalt, and the engines freeze with relief! Hurray! Lukla, a pleasant surprise in all respects, however, quite understandable. A clean, very cultured town. The whole atmosphere creates an upbeat mood. Finally, having traditionally turned the drums, and having asked for blessings, we embark on the first part of trek.

The second day...  On the pass there is an unexpectedly pleasant little stone palace with a young Nepalese princess, who is glad to "passers-by" . She greets with a kind, slightly embarrassed smile and hot tea. Cool after the wind. But immediately the descent from 4507 to 4200. Just half an hour and we are in the caring hands of the lodge . Without exaggeration, unexpectedly cool placement.

Mountains are always work, of course. (I don't mean professional guides. Everything is clear there). Often merciless, heavy. Lightness and lightness are impossible here. From the sofa and the office chair to come here is madness and a burden for those nearby. Even a good physical education is not a fact of success. You go to each mountain individually and physically, and psychologically and emotionally. Overcoming yourself, your weaknesses, sometimes purely on the outside.

I return to the frequently asked question: why do I go to the mountains?  I'm trying not to fuss: I watch the mountains grow up. Truly, there is no fuss.

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Today, our team of "Exclusive trekking to the Everest Base Camp with Alex Abramov" reached Pheriche at an altitude of 4200m. We were walking, admiring the beautiful views of the peak of Ama Dablam. Today is finally the first day of good weather. Tomorrow we have to reach Lobuche, at an altitude of 4900m. While mountain sickness bypasses us.

Alexander Abramov, President of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Today, the team of "exclusive trekking to Everest Base Camp with Alex Abramov" has reached a new height. 3900 m, that is, Tengboche Monastery.  All team members are determined to reach the Everest Base Camp.

Alexander Dorojukov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Hello everyone! Today our cheerful Iskra team has smoothly moved to the village of Jomson.  Before that, we walked around the village of Muktinath, as always beautiful views - beauty, beauty, beauty! Tomorrow we fly to Pokhara! The program of the trek "Around Annapurna" is coming to an end.

Alexander Dorojukov, guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the Iskra group walking around Annapurna! Our main part was completed successfully today. All participants reached both Lake Tilicho and the Torong Pass.

We went down to the village of Muktinath. Here we finally got to the connection, which had not been there for two days and, of course, to a warm shower. The whole band is in a great mood and are impressed by such a beautiful trek.

Alexander Dorozhukov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the Iskra group going trekking around Annapurna. For two days we had no communication at all. We successfully went to Lake Tilicho. As always, we were accompanied by the most beautiful views.  Part of our funny group finished their adventures and flew by helicopter to Kathmandu. The rest of the team continues our wonderful trek.