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The team of the 8000 Club expedition to Everest climbed to the village of Tengboche

Everest. Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal: The 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!" sends greetings to everyone from Tengboche from a height of 3850 m! Today our trekking was 11 ... read more

Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal:

The 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!" sends greetings to everyone from Tengboche from a height of 3850 m! Today our trekking was 11 km, we passed a section of the route from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche.  In the morning the weather was fine and for the first time in these days we saw Everest, Lhotse and the pearl of the Himalayas — the beautiful Ama Dablam! The members were delighted!

Behind the endless jokes, conversations about mountains and travel, time goes unnoticed.  I would like to say a few words about the guides of our expedition — Viktor Volodin and Pasang.

 VIKTOR VOLODIN has more than 70 routes of the highest difficulty category (5B and 6) to his credit. He climbed Everest twice (the second time on the record Northern Face), as part of the team he passed the most difficult route in the world – the Western Face K2, climbed among the first ascenders to the Middle peak of Lhotse ("Russian eight-thousandth). He climbed all the Pamir seven thousand meters.

 PASANG SHERPA — has been on the top of Mount Everest 17 times. Climbed 9 out of 14 eight-thousandths of our planet! 

We feel as safe as possible in their hands!

 Tomorrow we will go higher, to a height of 4200.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" made a rotation to Camp 1 and returned to Khare

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Greetings to all from the Beautiful group from Khare! Today we climbed to the first camp, which is located at an altitude of 5200 meters. Since it's only an hour and a ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to all from the Beautiful group from Khare! Today we climbed to the first camp, which is located at an altitude of 5200 meters. Since it's only an hour and a half to walk from the village, we decided to stay overnight in Khare to have a good rest before climbing. 

We spent the rest of the day checking equipment, resting and getting ready to go.

Tomorrow morning we will go to the upper camp at an altitude of 5800 meters, from where we will climb the summit at night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team "Death Zone Freeride" appreciated the quality of the expedition camp of the 7 Summits Club and has already worked in the icefall

Message from April 16. On April 14, the DZF team arrived at the Everest Base Camp. The transfer from Lobuche to EBC took 4 hours. Yesterday we walked along the moraine on which the tent city is located — in fact, the base camp itself. Our ... read more

Message from April 16.

On April 14, the DZF team arrived at the Everest Base Camp. The transfer from Lobuche to EBC took 4 hours. Yesterday we walked along the moraine on which the tent city is located — in fact, the base camp itself.  Our expedition takes place in cooperation with the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club and that's what Vitaly Lazo tells about the first days in the camp: "The base camp of the 7 Summits Club is a delux level camp! This is the first time I rest under the route in such conditions. To say that I am surprised is to say nothing. Kitchen, recreation area, personal space — tents, sanitary zones, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. To do all this is a lot of work, experience and understanding of the pain points of the expedition participants. Alexa Abramov, bravo!"

 Today Vitaly Lazo and Anton Pugovkin conducted classes for our operators — they taught how to move in crampons, what is the ascent and descent of fixed ropes, and much more. And then we went towards Camp 1, through the Khumbu icefall. Beauty! The team reached the height of 5700 m and returned home to DC, where a 5-star lunch was waiting for everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team of the Everest expedition of the 7 Summits Club is ready for the morning flight to Lukla

Everest. President of the 7 Summits Club, head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal: News of the 7 Summits Club expedition on Everest. Today is the last day in Kathmandu and tomorrow we will fly to Lukla by three ... read more

President of the 7 Summits Club, head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal:

News of the 7 Summits Club  expedition on Everest.  Today is the last day in Kathmandu and tomorrow we will fly to Lukla by three helicopters.  First we visited local stores. All the equipment here is 1.5 times cheaper than in Moscow. And you can find everything. The main thing is how to look. And in the evening we had a party with invited friends.

Participants of the Makalu expedition  and employees of the Russian Embassy came to us. Also our office of the 7 Summits Club in Kathmandu.  Now we are urgently going to bed, because the helicopter is at 7 am and we need to get up at 4 am. Hello everyone and wait for photos from the route!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 8000 Club team acclimatized today in the vicinity of Namche Bazaar

Everest. Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal: Greetings to all from Namche Bazaar from the 8000 CLUB team "We are tourists!"! Another beautiful day in the Himalayas is coming to an end! ... read more

Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from Namche Bazaar from the 8000 CLUB team "We are tourists!"! Another beautiful day in the Himalayas is coming to an end!  We continue our acclimatization program, today we walked to the Hotel Everest View, gaining 450 m in height.

The morning started with beautiful views, but by lunchtime the mountains were covered with clouds. We spent about an hour on the observation deck, drank our favorite Ginger lemon tea with honey and quickly went down. After lunch it started to hail, but then the weather cleared up and amazing mountain views opened up near our lodge!

Saturation of all participants is normal, tomorrow we go higher — forward and up!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team of climbers on Makalu begins to gather in Kathmandu. Permits had received

Makalu. The head of the expedition to Makalu Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Nepal: Greetings from Nepal from the expedition on Makalu! The first members of our team finally began to arrive in the capital of Nepal. In the morning, Veronica and ... read more

The head of the expedition to Makalu Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Nepal:

 Greetings from Nepal from the expedition on Makalu! The first members of our team finally began to arrive in the capital of Nepal. In the morning, Veronica and Lilia (climbers of last season's Everest) arrived. By the way, these brave girls are planning to make two ascents of 8000 at once - to Makalu and Lhotse.  In the late afternoon Israfil Ashurly arrived in Kathmandu, an experienced high-altitude climber (took part in a dozen expeditions to the eight-thousandth Summits) who is an assistant leader in our expedition.

In the evening we paid a friendly visit to the Everest expedition led by Alex Abramov. All the girls first of all ran to be photographed with the legend of Soviet mountaineering - Sergey Bogomolov. He is participating in an expedition to Mount Everest as a preparation for his main goal - K2 this summer. Early tomorrow morning, the Everest team will fly to Lukla, and we will meet the main part of our team on Makalu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" recalled climbing skills in the vicinity of Khare

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Greetings to all from the most beautiful group on Mera Peak! We spent today in Khare. Early in the morning, everyone rented the missing equipment, after which we went to ... read more

Ýêñêóðñîâîä Êëóáà 7 Âåðøèí Îëüãà Ðóìÿíöåâà ñîîáùàåò èç Íåïàëà:

Âñåì ïðèâåò îò ñàìîé êðàñèâîé ãðóïïû íà Ïèêå Ìåðà! Ìû ïðîâåëè ñåãîäíÿøíèé äåíü â Êõàðå. Ðàíî óòðîì âñå àðåíäîâàëè íåäîñòàþùåå ñíàðÿæåíèå, ïîñëå ÷åãî ìû îòïðàâèëèñü íà áëèæàéøóþ âîçâûøåííîñòü, ÷òîáû íàó÷èòüñÿ ïîäíèìàòüñÿ è ñïóñêàòüñÿ ïî ïåðèëàì ñ ïîìîùüþ àëüïèíèñòñêîãî ñíàðÿæåíèÿ. Ñêîðåå âñåãî, íà âîñõîæäåíèè îí íàì íå ïðèãîäèòñÿ. Íî, êàê ãîâîðèòñÿ, ó÷èòüñÿ âñåãäà ïîëåçíî. 

Ïîòîì ìû âñïîìíèëè, êàê ñòàâèòü êîøêè íà îáóâü. Ïîñëå ýòîãî òåõíè÷åñêàÿ ÷àñòü ïîäãîòîâêè ñ÷èòàëàñü çàâåðøåííîé. Ïîñëå îáåäà ïîãîäà ïî÷åìó-òî èñïîðòèëàñü. Ïîøåë ñíåã, ñòàëî î÷åíü õîëîäíî. Òàê ìû ïðîâåëè äåíü, ðàçãîâàðèâàÿ çà ÷àøêàìè êîôå.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club Drink team came to the village of Kothe to the benefits of civilization

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Nepal: The Drink team is in touch! Today was a simpler day. We woke up in Thuli Kharka, slowly gathered and began to traverse towards the village of Khote. First, through the snow ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Nepal:

The Drink team is in touch! Today was a simpler day. We woke up in Thuli Kharka, slowly gathered and began to traverse towards the village of Khote. First, through the snow and rocks, the path led us to the descent into the coniferous forest. We stopped there for lunch in the loggia. When we went out, the weather turned a little bad and a light rain began to drip. We were lucky the rain was light and we almost didn't get wet.  We reached the Khote village. In the loggia where we stayed for the night, there is a shower and a coffee machine! We have taken full advantage of these benefits and are resting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club Drink team passed the high mountain pass Zatvra La  on the way to Mera Peak

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Nepal: News from the route to Mera Peak. The Drink team group is acclimating. The radial rotation went down to 4000 meters, the height is already felt. We spent the night in ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Nepal:

 News from the route to Mera Peak.  The Drink team group is acclimating. The radial rotation went down to 4000 meters, the height is already felt. We spent the night in the lodge, then went to the Zatvra La pass. We spent the night in Chukung . Then we came to the pass through deep snow. We go out to the pass. It was really hard, but we did it!

After that, we rest, dry things soaked in the snow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team of the Everest expedition of the 7 Summits Club is assembled and gets acquainted with Kathmandu

Everest. The president of the 7 Summits Club, the head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal: The expedition to the Everest of the 7 Summits Club under the leadership of Alexander Abramov is all assembled. Kathmandu ... read more

Ïðåçèäåíò Êëóáà 7 Âåðøèí, ðóêîâîäèòåëü ýêñïåäèöèè íà Ýâåðåñò Àëåêñàíäð Àáðàìîâ ñîîáùàåò èç Íåïàëà:

Ýêñïåäèöèÿ íà Ýâåðåñò Êëóáà 7 Âåðøèí ïîä ðóêîâîäñòâîì Àëåêñàíäðà Àáðàìîâà â ñáîðå. Êàòìàíäó óäèâëÿåò ñâîèì êîëîðèòîì. Çàâòðà ó íàñ çàïëàíèðîâàí ïîõîä ïî ìàãàçèíàì. Çàòåì òðàäèöèîííûé ïðèâåòñòâåííûé óæèí. À ïîñëåçàâòðà ëåòèì íà âåðòîëåòå â Ëóêëó.

Äà ïðåáóäåò ñ íàìè ñèëà òåëà è ñèëà äóõà!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" climbed to the edge of civilization, to the village of Khare with a height of 4900 meters

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Hello to all from the Beautiful group! Today we have climbed 700 meters and reached the last point of civilization on our way - the village of Khare, which is located at ... read more

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

 Hello to all from the Beautiful group! Today we have climbed 700 meters and reached the last point of civilization on our way - the village of Khare, which is located at an altitude of 4900.

From here our ascent to Mera Peak will begin. We made today's journey in less than four hours, taking into account a slight deviation from the route to a very beautiful lake, and a tea party with a view of Mera Peak.

While drinking tea, a huge avalanche descended from the wall. From a distance, it looked very grand and beautiful. In Khare, we did not stop there, and after lunch we climbed another 250 meters to a height of 5150 for better acclimatization.

Everyone is cheerful and ready to move on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team of the 8000 Club expedition on Everest moved to Namche Bazaar 

Everest. The head of the Everest expedition of the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal: Greetings to all from the 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!"! Today we moved from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, gaining 800 m in height. The weather ... read more

 The head of the Everest expedition of the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!"! Today we moved from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, gaining 800 m in height. The weather is great, the views are beautiful: wild cherry blossoms, the purest mountain rivers and slopes dotted with bright rhododendrons! We are glad that there are not so many people on the trek yet.

At a fairly brisk pace, we reached Namche in 5 hours. Before approaching the city, we saw a Himalayan pheasant in the forest, which is one of the symbols of Nepal. We considered this meeting a good sign! Before dinner, we walked around the neighborhood and visited the cafe "Sherpa Barista" with delicious coffee and desserts — today we deserved it. According to the acclimatization program, we will spend 2 days in Namche, tomorrow we will walk a little higher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander Abramov wishes everyone a happy Nepalese New Year!  The expedition has received permits, the participants are starting to gather

Everest. President of the 7 Summits Club, head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal: Congratulations to everyone on the year 2080! From Kathmandu. The expedition of the 7 Summits Club to Everest begins. The team is ... read more

President of the 7 Summits Club, head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov reports from Nepal:

Congratulations to everyone on the year 2080!  From Kathmandu.  The expedition of the 7 Summits Club to Everest begins.  The team is gathering. Sergey Bogomolov and Alla Mishina arrived.  And yesterday we had fun at the celebration of the New Year 2080 according to the Nepalese calendar.

And Yes… We received permits for Everest and Lhotse from the Ministry of Tourism of Nepal. Now only forward and up!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" climbed to the village of Tagnak

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Hello everyone from Nepal from the Beautiful group! Today we had the simplest and most pleasant day. Just some four hours of smooth ascent. So smooth that when we walked ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

Hello everyone from Nepal from the Beautiful group! Today we had the simplest and most pleasant day. Just some four hours of smooth ascent. So smooth that when we walked for about an hour and gained almost 300 meters out of 700 expected, I was asked: "Have we gained at least some?" Here, of course, good acclimatization also affects. So good that at an altitude of more than 4000 meters, instead of sweating tiredly, everyone goes and constantly chatter.

Today our path was not too diverse. From a height of 3500 we climbed along the river to a height of 4300 meters to the village of Tagnak.

But was he any less handsome for that? Firstly, the river itself with incredibly blue water and mini waterfalls.  Secondly, very soon after we started walking, a pyramid of a very beautiful mountain loomed in front of us. This mountain with a height of almost 6000 meters (the name will not tell you anything, and it constantly flies out of my head) is sacred. Climbing it is prohibited.  Thirdly, there was a small monastery on our way, inscribed in an overhanging stone. 

By lunchtime we came to Tagnak and after a little rest, we went to wander around the village in search of beauty. The beauty was hidden by clouds. But never mind, we are not just a band ourselves, but a Beautiful one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ornithological and culinary continuation of the cultural program of the 7 Summits Club group in Papua New Guinea

Giluwe. Boris Egorov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea: Greetings from Papua New Guinea! Our cultural program continues in this country. The day began with a trip to a special place in the jungle, on a photo hunt for ... read more

Boris Egorov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

Greetings from Papua New Guinea! Our cultural program continues in this country. The day began with a trip to a special place in the jungle, on a photo hunt for local birds. We were lucky to see an unusual feathered creature with a long, beautiful white tail, which is even depicted on the flag of PNG. After that we visited a new village, where we were shown how to cook the national dish mumu. To do this, first small stones are heated in the fire, and then vegetables and meat are laid in layers in the pit, interspersed with banana leaves. While the food was languishing in the ground, we watched the female and male dances and got acquainted with some of the customs of this tribe. Finally, after this, we tasted the food, delicious! Well, in the evening, chess and preference are already traditional. 

 

 

 

 

 

The 8000 Club team "We are just tourists!" managed to see all the main attractions of Kathmandu during one day

Everest. Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal: Today the 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!" visited all the main attractions of colorful Kathmandu! After breakfast, we went to the ... read more

Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal:

Today the 8000 CLUB team "We are just tourists!" visited all the main attractions of colorful Kathmandu!  After breakfast, we went to the most sacred place in the capital of Nepal — the Buddhist temple complex Bodnath, in the center of which there is a stupa founded in the V century. It is the main symbol of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.

Then we visited Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. This temple is known for its cremations, which are carried out here, on special pedestals.

Closer to lunch, we got to Svayambunath, where we received a blessing to climb Mount Everest from local monks. This place offers a beautiful view of the whole city!

On the way to Thamel, we stopped at the central Durbar square.

Over dinner, we discussed plans for tomorrow. At 2.00 am we will start at the airport and go to meet the highest mountains of our planet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" descended into spring today and for the first time saw a beautiful Mera peak

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Greetings from Nepal from the group "Beautiful"! Today we moved from winter to spring. We woke up at an altitude of 4200 in the snow and began to descend towards the ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from the group "Beautiful"! Today we moved from winter to spring. We woke up at an altitude of 4200 in the snow and began to descend towards the village of Kothe.  As we descended, the winter landscape changed to spring one.  There was less and less snow, more and more trees. Soon leaves appeared on them, and then we descended into a fabulous forest with trees covered with thick moss, paths strewn with flowers and blooming rhododendrons.  It can't be said that it was an easy way, but it was beautiful.

And most importantly, today we saw the purpose of our trip - Mera peak, in all its glory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos and videos from the cultural program of the 7 Summits Club group in Papua New Guinea

Giluwe. Boris Egorov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea: A cultural program has begun on the island of Papua. Today we visited three tribes, watched theatrical performances arranged especially for us. We looked into ... read more

Boris Egorov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

A cultural program has begun on the island of Papua. Today we visited three tribes, watched theatrical performances arranged especially for us. We looked into the homes of the aborigines and received detailed answers to our numerous questions about life in this country, before and after the arrival of the white man. We were well fed, and in the evening there was time for leisure. We played chess and played preference until nightfall. The rest continues. Tomorrow we will continue to explore the customs of the indigenous population, and we hope to finish our game of cards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team of the 8000 Club expedition on Everest reached Kathmandu 

Everest. The head of the Everest expedition of the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal: Greetings to all from the capital of Nepal — the city of Kathmandu from the 8000 CLUB team! All our small, but already friendly company gathered today ... read more

The head of the Everest expedition of the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the capital of Nepal — the city of Kathmandu from the 8000 CLUB team! All our small, but already friendly company gathered today at the Yak & Yety Hotel. In the first half of the day, we checked the equipment, held a briefing on the upcoming program, got to know each other.

After lunch, we walked through the bustling Thamel, a tourist area of Kathmandu, bought sim cards and missing equipment. We have received our cherished climbing permits! Over dinner we met our local partners.

Tomorrow we will have a rich excursion program in the capital, and the day after tomorrow we will start in the mountains!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Beautiful" today passed the snow-covered high-mountain pass of Zatvra

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal: Greetings from Nepal from the Beautiful group! Today, on Cosmonautics Day, we made a space crossing over the Zatvra La Pass. We climbed to a height of 4650 meters. We ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from the Beautiful group! Today, on Cosmonautics Day, we made a space crossing over the Zatvra La Pass. We climbed to a height of 4650 meters. We walked almost the whole way through the snow. There is a lot of it this year. We had to climb and make efforts. But we managed.

Eight hours later we went down to Tuli Kharka and checked into a beautiful lodge. It was a very long and difficult day.